Slough, 10th June 2009 – Logicalis UK announced
today that it has achieved Data Centre Unified Computing Authorised
Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation
recognises Logicalis as having fulfilled the training and program
prerequisites to sell, deploy and support the Cisco Unified
Computing System in the UK.
The Cisco Unified Computing System unites network,
computational, storage access, and virtualisation resources in a
single energy-efficient system that can reduce the costs and
complexity of information technology (IT) infrastructure, help
extend capital assets, and improve business agility well into the
future. A new computing model, the Cisco Unified Computing
System uses integrated management and combines a “wire once”
unified fabric with an industry-standard computing platform to
optimise virtualisation, reduce the data centre’s total overall
cost, and provide dynamic resource provisioning for businesses that
are becoming increasingly collaborative, mobile and
distributed.
Tom Kelly, managing director of Logicalis UK comments, “We are
delighted to become an Authorised Technology Provider for some of
Cisco’s most advanced solutions here in the UK. The new status
stands as testament to Logicalis’ hard work and commitment in
delivering a proven Cisco proposition across our broad customer
base and demonstrates that we are fully equipped to sell, design,
install and support some of the most critical of technology
investments made by organisations today. We look forward to further
developing the successful collaborative relationship with Cisco, to
continue supporting our customers in driving measurable value
within their data centre strategies.”
“Taking advantage of an architectural shift in the data centre,
Cisco’s new computing model can help customers transform the data
centre into a dynamic IT environment with the power to increase
productivity, improve efficiency and drive virtualisation to an
entirely new level,” said John Growdon, director, Worldwide
Channels Go-to-Market Group at Cisco. “As a Cisco Data Centre
Unified Computing Authorised Technology Provider, Logicalis is a
member of an elite ecosystem of industry leaders working with Cisco
to stimulate technology innovation, augment service delivery, and
accelerate the market adoption of unified
computing.”
To qualify as a Cisco Data Centre Unified Computing Authorised
Technology Provider, Logicalis had to meet a number of
requirements. These included achieving the Cisco Data Centre
Networking Infrastructure Specialisation and the Cisco Data Centre
Storage Networking Specialisation as well as demonstrating mature
competencies in server, storage and virtualisation
technologies.
Cisco’s
Authorised Technology Provider Program is part of a
comprehensive go-to-market strategy for emerging and advanced
technologies. The program helps Cisco to define the
knowledge, skills and services that channel partners need
to sell, deploy and support these technologies. As the
market changes, an ATP status is often the precursor to a Cisco
specialisation.
Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Cisco Systems are registered
trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc. in the United States and certain
other countries.
About Logicalis
Logicalis is an international provider of integrated ICT
solutions, delivering secure, converged computing and
communications infrastructure and services.
We can provide the architecture, deployment, integration and
management of networks and systems to deliver leading edge
solutions that create value for our customers and meet their
business needs now and into the future.
Logicalis is a trusted provider of multi-vendor solutions and
services operating in the most complex and challenging business
environments. Our relationships with the industry's leading
technology suppliers, combined with our business understanding
enable you to invest with confidence.
The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited (DTC), a $4.0
billion multi-national Group listed on the AIM market of the LSE
and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With international
headquarters in the UK, the Logicalis Group has operations in the
US, UK, Germany, and South America.
For more information, please contact:
Charlotte Sandy/Jennifer Manning
Cohesive Communications
T: +44 (0) 1291 626200
E: logicalis@cohesive.uk.com