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Mindware signs VAD agreement with Google
Mindware , a regional leader in Value
Added Distribution , has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Google . The VAD will promote and market the vendor ’ s innovative thermostats product line in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) through its extensive channel partner ecosystem .
Elaborating on this latest vendor partnership , Nicholas Argyrides , General Manager – Gulf at Mindware , said : “ Being a leader in web services since its launch over two decades ago , Google is now an established household name . Over the years , the company has developed a high degree of expertise in Artificial Intelligence , an area that is radically and positively impacting the way we live and work . Accordingly , the vendor has been regularly introducing a highly successful portfolio of consumer devices , featuring the confluence of AI and of IoT . The Google Nest Thermostats are a flagship product line , providing an unmatched experience to users at home .”
Google ’ s Nest Thermostat is a smart appliance that is user-friendly and can save considerably on electricity and cooling bills . The thermostat , which takes 30 minutes or less to install , is easy to control and program from anywhere with the Google Home app . The revolutionary Nest Learning Thermostat is the first thermostat to get ‘ ENERGY STAR ’ certified . It learns what temperature ranges an individual typically chooses and automatically adapts , building a schedule based on personal preferences and user habits .
Nicholas Argyrides , General Manager – Gulf at Mindware
Vertiv accelerates global channel growth tools
Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has announced additions and enhancements to the Vertiv Partner Programme me to expand access to IT decision makers and enrich the Vertiv experience for partners and customers .
According to Vertiv , the investment in the partner programme me includes new global channel oversight and a new global partner relationship management system that allows partners to interface with Vertiv for deal registrations , configuration tools and anything they might need to initiate , manage or complete work with Vertiv . The company stated that these improvements are part of Vertiv ’ s ongoing investment in people and resources to better serve channel partners and their customers .
“ The channel partner programme me is the foundation of one of Vertiv ’ s fastest growing businesses . While we have a global programme me that can support international opportunities , our tools and benefits are catered to address the unique needs of the partners in each of our local markets and a focused supply chain that ensures fast , easy equipment delivery and service anywhere in the world ,” said Rob Johnson , CEO , Vertiv . •
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