Ingram Micro Enables Channel Pros to Sell VMware Cloud Solutions with Pay-As-You-Go Subscriptions
The distributor, now a VMware Service Provider Program Aggregator, can offer partners a flexible purchasing model, so they pay for only the VMware licenses they need.
Ingram Micro Inc. has expanded its VMware relationship and is now authorized as a VMware Service Provider Program (VSPP) Aggregator. The distributor is now able to offer channel partners in the U.S. and Canada a VMware pay-as-you-go licensing model. This flexible purchasing model enables service providers to pay for as many or as few VMware licenses necessary to provide customized, virtualized IT services to their end users.
“From the desktop to next-generation data centers and into the cloud, demand for virtualized solutions is rising, presenting a lucrative and recurring revenue opportunity for our channel partners—especially those with a dedicated services practice,” says Jodi Honore, vice president, vendor management, Ingram Micro U.S.† “As a VSPP Aggregator, Ingram Micro is uniquely positioned to help simplify the sale for our channel partners and provide them access to cloud computing solutions and services from VMware in a flexible and cost-effective pay-as-you-go subscription model.”
In support of the VSPP, Ingram Micro is providing service providers with a dedicated licensing desk, as well as targeted channel marketing and technical support teams. In addition, the distributor is providing access to a highly skilled Virtualization Technical Support Help Desk and Market Development Specialist to assist with pre- and post-sales efforts.
For more information, including availability and pricing of †the VMware Service Provider Program, Ingram Micro solution providers can contact the distributor’s VMware Licensing Team at (800) 456-8000 x76488 or via email at vmware-licensing@ingrammicro.com.
