Topic: Cloud - Page 106

The distributor says HP’s cloud infrastructure will provide SMB resellers with technology to build and manage services across private, public, and hybrid cloud models.

Resellers will have broadened access to Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service solutions.

The JSD Web site for partners provides access to conferencing technology solutions from such manufacturers as Avaya, Panasonic, Adtran, and others.

Solution providers and MSPs can now offer a client-hosted VDI solution that is less expensive and less complicated than other offerings.

A highlight of the updated program is a new commission plan with monthly residuals.

Partners now have access to Avnet’s cloud strategy workshops and cloud assessment services, available as resellable services.

The Backupify Authorized Reseller program enables IT pros to provide data backup for Google Apps, which lacks native backup capabilities.

In the “NOC Service Miles” program, partners can redeem earned credits for project work to be completed by Zenith Infotech’s NOC after business hours.

The updates to the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) include partner competency re-alignment, cloud adoption acceleration, and enhanced partner tools and benefits.

As part of Avnet’s CloudReady initiative, the new cloud training program is a two-day session with tracks for sales professionals as well as technical staff.