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Intwo achieves 2023-2024 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle award

Intwo , a global renowned full-service cloud provider of Microsoft technology , has achieved the prestigious 2023 – 2024 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle award . Membership in this elite group is based on sales achievements that rank Intwo in the top echelon of Microsoft ’ s Business Applications global network of partners . Inner Circle members have performed to a high standard of excellence by delivering valuable solutions that help organisations achieve increased success .

2023 – 2024 Inner Circle members are invited to the Inner Circle Summit in Spring 2024 as well as virtual meetings between July 2023 and June 2024 , where they will have a unique opportunity to discuss strategy with Microsoft senior leaders and fellow Inner Circle partners , while learning more about the company ’ s road maps and future plans , establish strong executive connections , and collaborate on best practices .
“ We are delighted to have earned a place in the Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle for the 2023 – 2024 term , and for the fifth time in our relationship with Microsoft . Being a part of this elite group helps us strategically align with Microsoft on the best practices and product roadmap of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform ”, said Anilesh Kumar , EVP Business Applications at Intwo .
“ We extend our sincere appreciation to Microsoft for recognising our dedication to our joint customers and our shared commitment to business excellence ,” added Berend-Jan van Maanen , CEO at Intwo . “ This achievement is a testament to the hard work and passion of our entire team , who consistently strive to exceed expectations .”
Berend-Jan van Maanen
“ With the Inner Circle distinction , we are recognising a group of partners who have excelled at accelerating their customer ’ s digital transformation with Dynamics 365 and Power Apps solutions ” said Peter Jensen , Microsoft Business Application Partner Strategy Lead .
Intwo is a global cloud services provider specialised providing IT solutions to various industries using Microsoft technologies such as Azure , Dynamics 365 , modern workplace , data and AI and cybersecurity .
Ingram Micro announces distribution agreement with Cloudera to boost its hybrid data platform

Ingram Micro announced a distribution agreement in the Middle East and Africa with Cloudera , a data company for trusted enterprise artificial intelligence , AI . This strategic collaboration will enable Ingram Micro ’ s extensive network of resellers , system integrators , and service providers to access Cloudera ’ s powerful hybrid data platform , empowering businesses to efficiently manage , analyse , and leverage data to gain valuable insights , make informed decisions and use AI solutions based on trusted data .

The collaboration comes at a time when organisations across industries are increasingly recognising the importance of data-driven innovations such as AI in gaining a competitive edge . Cloudera ’ s comprehensive data management and analytics solutions provide enterprises with the agility , scalability , and security required to navigate the complexities of the modern data landscape .
Cloudera ’ s enterprise data cloud platform leverages open-source technologies such as Apache Hadoop , Apache Spark , and Apache Kafka to provide organisations with a unified and scalable solution for data engineering , data warehousing , data science , and machine learning .
By combining data management , analytics , and artificial intelligence capabilities , Cloudera enables businesses to extract actionable insights , streamline operations , and fuel innovation . At a time when most enterprises are looking for benefits from AI , they need to stay ahead of the curve by using modern data architectures .
“ We are excited to work with Ingram Micro and extend the reach of our enterprise data cloud platform ,” said Ahmed Tayeh , Partner Manager Emerging Markets at Cloudera . “ Ingram Micro ’ s vast distribution network and deep understanding of the
Ahmed Tayeh
technology landscape will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of our solutions . Together , we aim to help businesses harness the power of their data and drive digital transformation .”
The distribution agreement between Ingram Micro and Cloudera represents a significant milestone in their shared commitment to enabling organisations to leverage data as a strategic asset .
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