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SAS appoints Tech Data , TD SYNNEX as global distribution partner
SAS , a vendor in analytics , has signed a global agreement with TD SYNNEX . In the Asia Pacific Japan region , Tech Data , a TD SYNNEX company , has been appointed as a regional distributor for SAS solution provider partners . The new agreement will apply in Singapore , Malaysia , Thailand , Australia , New Zealand , Indonesia , Vietnam , Japan , South Korea , India and the Philippines .
Under the new agreement , resellers of SAS solutions will benefit from an enhanced experience through Tech Data that gives them access to additional expertise , dedicated regional presences and expanded reach in new markets . The distribution model will enable these partners to focus on growing their businesses with SAS and optimising customer experiences .
Tech Data continues to make significant investments in high-growth technologies like data , AI and IoT to provide partners access to
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expertise , aggregated solutions and business enablement to create data-driven outcomes .
SAS ’ expansive partner ecosystem , industry-tailored offerings and continued innovation complement Tech Data ’ s broad footprint and scale , especially in the financial services and government spaces . Furthermore , Tech Data offers 14 prebundled solutions that will enable partners
to achieve faster deployment , increased agility and accelerated rates of digital transformation for customers .
“ Tech Data is dedicated to equipping our partners with resources that unleash the potential of the IT ecosystem and harness data to drive intelligence ,” said Bennett Wong , Vice President of MDC , Modern Data Centre and Analytics at Tech Data Asia Pacific and Japan . “ We are delighted to support SAS ’ growth through our global reach in the channel while empowering our partners to adopt their cutting-edge AI and analytics capabilities . This reflects our dedication to serving as the go-to destination for AI solutions within the technology business partner ecosystem .”
“ Embracing distribution and elevating our partnerships through indirect channels is an important part of our growth strategy ,” said John Carey , Vice President of Global Channels at SAS .
Leaseweb launches new UK channel partner programme for MSPs
Leaseweb Global , a cloud services and
Infrastructure as a Service , IaaS provider , announced the launch of its new channel partner programme in the UK . Developed for Managed Service Providers , MSPs , the programme provides the framework from which to build long-term channel partnerships , enabling MSPs to deliver both high quality cloud services and strategic consultancy to their customers .
Leaseweb is actively seeking at least five MSPs to join the programme by the end of March 2024 .
The new programme aims to bolster the capabilities of MSPs to provide value added consultancy on top of managed services provision . Rather than short term monthly financial targets placed on MSPs , the programme ’ s structure rewards strategic business growth through tiered incentives and annual payback schemes .
The programme includes comprehensive support , including full pre-sales support , 24x7 technical advice , dedicated account managers and joint marketing initiatives .
“ This new programme for MSPs demonstrates that we are firmly invested in the value of strategic partnerships ,” said Terry Storrar , Managing Director UK , Leaseweb .
“ We work alongside our channel partners to deliver the services that their business customers are asking for ; an essential in a world which demands that IT adapts rapidly to changing business needs .”
Leaseweb has a 26-year track record supporting its channel partners in the delivery of innovative and connected IT services . The company is using its state-ofthe-art global network to provide a wide range of hybrid cloud infrastructure services .
With more than 80,000 servers , Leaseweb has provided infrastructure
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for mission-critical websites , Internet applications , email servers , security , and storage services since 1997 . The company operates 25 data centres in locations across Europe , Asia , Australia , and North America , all of which are backed by a superior worldwide network with a total capacity of more than 10 Tbps .
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