VMware Fast Tracks Transformation of Partner Ecosystem across Southeast Asia and Korea for Region's Increasingly Digital Future
More than 1,200 participants across VMware's regional partner ecosystem attended EMPOWER Online and Partner Executive Briefings,fostering greater collaboration and capacity building
33 VMware partners recognized across 13 different award categories for their contribution towards enhancing Asia's innovation ecosystem
SINGAPORE,July 6,2020 -- VMware,Inc. (NYSE: VMW),a leading innovator in enterprise software,affirmed its pledge to strengthen the partner ecosystem across the Southeast Asia and Korea (SEAK) region following the successful launch of EMPOWER Online APJ,along a series of Partner Executive Briefings,which saw the participation of more than 1,200 attendees in VMware's partner ecosystem in Asia Pacific and Japan. During the events,VMware and its partners came together for a deep dive into how the community can further spur digital transformation and agility for businesses to adapt to the region's increasingly mobile-first business environment.
EMPOWER Online APJ is a key part of VMware's multi-pronged approach to harness the partner ecosystem to amplify its ability to help businesses enhance enterprise mobility and accelerate innovation,as they adapt to the rapidly evolving economic landscape. In addition,VMware also showcased its commitment to over 300 partner business owners in the SEAK region with a series of Partner Executive Briefings. These briefings detailed VMware's priorities and strategy for partners under the current economic climate and how the company will strengthen support for partners,including enabling resources,building practices,developing pipelines,and rewarding success.
"We want to thank our partners for their trust and partnerships with VMware. Working closely and implementing business transformation plans with our partners have contributed much success to the innovation ecosystem in the region," said Fan Qu,director,Partner Business,Southeast Asia and Korea,VMware. "We are excited about the initiatives we have announced to deliver greater value,choice and innovation to our partners,so they can continue to serve as trusted advisors to help businesses in the region adapt and thrive in this new mobile-first business environment."
Strengthening the regional partner ecosystem
Bolstering partner capabilities: 6 months complimentary premium access to VMware Learning Zone,a 24/7 online training platform with more than 55 on-demand and 12 examination preparation courses,valid until October,2020
Enhancing mobility and enterprise resilience: 75% discount off select Workspace ONE (SaaS) products for partners with Digital Workspace Master Services Competencies
Increasing financial support for partners: Co-Fund a VCAP resource for Funded Head investment into VMware Principal Partners with 50% off for Partner Connect Program Fee for all VMware partners until the end of January 2021
Developing Advanced Solution Practices: Ignite Program to help partners develop advanced solution practices with resource enablement,customer engagement and incentives,along with Amplify Program to incentivize partners for successful implementation of VMware solutions
Recognizing the value of partners
An awards ceremony was also held during four different virtual Partner Executive Briefings from 5 June – 10 June to recognize the contributions its partners have made to the advancement of the region's tech ecosystem. A total of 33 winners were awarded across 13 different categories:
Partner Value of the Year
Singapore:
NTT Singapore Solutions Pte. Ltd.
Southeast Asia:
CTC Global Sdn Bhd
Nascent:
New Horizon
Vietnam:
Amigo
Partner Expertise – Cloud Platform Transformation Award
Singapore:
AsiaPac Distribution Pte Ltd
Southeast Asia:
Integrated Global Solutions Sdn Bhd
Nascent/Vietnam:
Premier Systems
Partner Expertise – Digital Transformation Award
Singapore:
NCS Pte Ltd
Southeast Asia:
Yip In Tsoi & Co.,Ltd.
Nascent/Vietnam:
Omega Exim
Partner Expertise – Hyperconverged Infrastructure
Singapore:
Dell Technologies
Southeast Asia:
Dell Technologies
Nascent/Vietnam:
Dell Technologies
Partner Expertise – Digital Workspace Partner of the Year
Singapore:
Net One Asia Pte Ltd
Southeast Asia:
Fusion Advantec Co.,Ltd.
Nascent/Vietnam:
IBL Unisys
Partner Expertise – Digital Workspace Partner of the Year
Singapore:
Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd
Southeast Asia:
PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika
Nascent/Vietnam:
Ice Electronics
Partner Expertise – Multi Cloud Partner of the Year
Singapore:
Pro-Datech Systems Pte Ltd
OEM Partner of the Year
Singapore:
HPE Singapore
Southeast Asia:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Nascent:
Dell Technologies
Vietnam:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Distribution Partner of the Year
Southeast Asia:
SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Co.,Ltd.
Nascent:
ELITE Vietnam
Value Business Distributor of the Year
Southeast Asia:
VST ECS Phils.,Inc.
Rising Star Partner of the Year
Singapore:
Logicalis Singapore Pte Ltd
Southeast Asia:
PT. Info Solusindo Data Utama
Nascent:
Softline
Vietnam:
One Corp
VMware Champion of the Year
Nascent/Vietnam:
Abdullah Al Maksud Begh (Omega Exim)
VMware Technical Champion of the Year
Nascent/Vietnam:
Geeth Shammika (KBSL Sri Lanka)
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