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VKernel announced the launch of its Global
Channel Partner Program for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators,
and consulting firms. The program enables channel partners to broaden their
solution offerings and grow revenue opportunities with VKernel's innovative
systems management solutions for VMware virtual server environments.
Additionally, VKernel hired Bill Brown as
its director of channel sales to build and manage the new partner program. Mr.
Brown joins VKernel from Acronis where he was the channel manager for the U.S.
East Coast and
"The rapid growth of the server virtualization market is creating a new lucrative market for systems management solutions to real-world virtual data center issues. Traditional management tools in the physical environment simply cannot address issues in the virtual environment," said Alex Bakman, founder and CEO of VKernel. "Our growing partner lineup is already reaping the benefits of our unique approach to systems management by offering a suite of virtual appliances that are designed to eliminate complexity, quickly solve problems, and immediately deliver value to their customers."
The VKernel Global Partner Program is
multi-tiered to properly support each channel partner. All certified VKernel
partners have access to the VKernel Partner Portal which includes a solution
acceleration kit jointly created with VMware that details how partners can
build additional profitable services around VKernel solutions. VMware has
rolled the acceleration kit out to more than 600 worldwide VMware Authorized
Consultants (VACs). VKernel also provides comprehensive partner resources and
support including:
- Dedicated sales and marketing support
- On-site training (sales and technical)
- Demo and evaluation software
- Joint marketing, lead generation, and media programs
- Pre- and post-sales and technical support
- Deal registration and protection
The VKernel Virtual Appliance Suite for Systems Management is a set of "plug-and-play" virtual appliances designed to address real world systems management challenges as organizations migrate to VMware virtual server environments. VKernel products enable IT groups to solve today's critical pain points by providing visibility into the capacity and resource consumption of each virtual machine. VKernel is currently offering a Chargeback Virtual Appliance for gaining cost visibility and implementing chargeback, and a Capacity Bottleneck Analyzer Virtual Appliance for identifying and eliminating capacity bottlenecks.
VKernel currently has 15 global partners
and is actively and aggressively recruiting additional partners to meet the
growing demand the company has been generating for its products.
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