Program Allows Agilysys to Offer a Complete Array of Virtualization Solutions
CLEVELAND – February 7, 2006 – Agilysys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer technology solutions, today announces VMware, Inc., the global leader in virtual infrastructure software for x86-based systems, has accepted the company into its select VMware Consulting (VAC) Partner Program. As a VMware Consulting Partner, Agilysys is now certified to deliver services on behalf of the company. This partnership expands the breadth of consulting services offered by Agilysys that deliver datacenter consolidation utilizing VMware’s virtualization technology.
“VMware is a recognized leader in the fast-growing market for virtualization solutions,” said Bob Bailey, executive vice president, Agilysys. “Through this expanded partnership, Agilysys demonstrates our ability to provide our customers with complete solutions designed to lower their IT investments, respond faster to business demands and fully leverage their current technologies to maximize investment.”
“With VMware certified professionals located throughout each U.S. region and Canada, we’re thrilled to be one of the only North American VAC partners to offer VMware-certified consulting services in addition to VMware products,” said John Pratt, senior vice president, Agilysys. “We will now be able to provide end-to-end virtualization solutions for our customers, across all industries.”
Exclusive benefits to VMware Authorized Consulting partners include: access to the VMware methodology (VIM), the authorization to deliver pre-packaged consulting engagements and JumpStarts on behalf of VMware; access to resources and forums; free software for consultant’s educational use; and exposure as a recommended service provider.
VMware first launched its Authorized Consulting (VAC) Partner Program in April 2004 to address the widespread customer adoption of its products and increasing demand for VMware consulting services. With the June 2005 Agilysys acquisition of The CTS Corporations, a services organization, specializing in information technology (IT) storage solutions for large and medium-sized corporate customers as well as public-sector clients, the company strategically expanded its consulting/services group, Agilysys Professional Services. Today, Agilysys is uniquely positioned to design, plan and deploy computing infrastructures in condensed timeframes.
About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys is one of the foremost distributors and premier resellers of enterprise computer technology solutions. It has a proven track record of delivering complex server and storage hardware, software and services to resellers, large and medium-sized corporate customers and public-sector clients across a diverse set of industries. In addition, the company provides customer-centric software applications and services focused on the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Mayfield Heights, OH, Agilysys has sales offices throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.
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