Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 51 | Page 6

NEWS
Deloitte and VMware collaborate to launch strategic Distributed Cloud Practice

Deloitte and VMware Inc have announced the creation of the

Deloitte VMware Distributed Cloud ( DVDC ) practice to help clients transform their businesses and the industries they serve by more effectively implementing and utilising distributed cloud architectures . The Deloitte and VMware alliance , and now the strategic DVDC practice , will help clients more effectively and efficiently implement distributed cloud architectures , including public , private and the Edge , to deliver impactful transformations and address unique industry considerations .
“ The Deloitte VMware Distributed Cloud practice will focus on transforming our client ’ s technology to become an innovation enabler . A leading provider of multi-cloud services , the DVDC practice leverages VMware ’ s innovative multi-cloud infrastructure , management and migration technologies , and Tanzu modern application capabilities with Deloitte ’ s extensive software engineering and Digital Transformation capabilities to guide organisations through their journey ,” said Ranjit Bawa , Principal and US Cloud Leader , Deloitte Consulting LLP .
Zia Yusuf , Senior VP , Strategic Ecosystem and Industry Solutions , VMware , said : “ VMware and Deloitte have a proven track record of helping clients achieve faster , more predictable outcomes , realise faster time to value on new products and services , and deliver innovation-driven differentiation in the most highly competitive industries around the world ,” said . “ As exemplified by being a multi-year VMware Partner Achievement award winner , it ’ s clear that VMware and Deloitte are fully aligned on our commitment to delivering outcomes-as-a service .”
eSentire and Brigantia partner to provide MDR services to MSPs in UK and Ireland

eSentire , the Authority in managed detection and response ( MDR ), has announced it has partnered with Brigantia , a specialised cybersecurity value-added distributor for the UK and Ireland . Brigantia is now offering its managed security provider ( MSP ) clients eSentire ’ s award- winning multi-signal managed detection and response , and incident response services . “ Brigantia is meticulous in selecting providers across its cybersecurity portfolio and eSentire is honoured to be part of the value they will bring to their MSP clients going forward ,” said Bob Layton , Chief

Channel Officer , eSentire . “ We are proud to act as an extension of the Brigantia team , ensuring their MSPs and in turn their clients , have access to proven , scalable and flexible security solutions that protect the end user 24 / 7 where they are targeted the most – at the endpoint , email and identity levels .”
Angus Shaw , Sales Director , Brigantia , said : “ As a trusted value-added managed services distributor , Brigantia only works with best-in-class vendors so we can offer our MSPs the most comprehensive and formidable cybersecurity solutions on the market . In turn , our MSPs can provide their end-user customers in the UK and Ireland the very best security protections . We look forward to growing the eSentire partnership within our channel community throughout 2022 and beyond , bringing their unparalleled MDR and Incident Response services to our MSP clients and their customers .”
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