COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 12, 2009 — Veeam Software, an award-winning provider of systems management tools for VMware ESX host environments, today announced the next phase of its ProPartner program, with additional benefits and opportunities for VMware VAR partners in 2009. Basic, Silver and Gold membership levels have been defined, with increasing benefits and opportunities at each level. At the same time, Veeam has completed the integration of nworks partner programs, which Veeam acquired in 2008. Veeam and former nworks partners are organized into a two-tiered global distribution network to better serve end-user customers looking to back up and recover, report and document, monitor performance, plan capacity and control VM expansion, manage configuration and change, and manage VMware infrastructure.
In addition, Veeam announced that its partner network now has more than 1,400 ProPartners worldwide. Partner benefits include up to 65% additional revenue and margins for each VMware ESX deal.
“We wouldn’t be where we are today without our worldwide network of 1,400 Veeam ProPartners,” said Rick Hoffman, vice president of worldwide channels and alliances at Veeam. “Our goal has always been to become the #1 VMware backup and management provider for virtualization-focused VAR. The success of our partners is our mission, and in 2009 our focus is on improving communication, support and programs that make it easier for us to do business and bring more benefits and margin to our best partners.”
Veeam ProPartner levels include:
- Gold ProPartner – by invitation/approval. Requires at least one VMware-certified professional (or equivalent HP or Microsoft designation) on staff. Benefits include NFR keys, internal use licenses, marketing programs, registration of agreements, access to the ProPartner portal, and use of the Gold ProPartner logo to designate this elevated partner status.
- Silver ProPartner: Requires approval from regional channel management team. Benefits include NFR keys, internal use licenses, marketing programs, access to the ProPartner portal, and use of the Silver ProPartner logo.
- – provides any other VAR or reseller who wants to quote or sell Veeam products with access to the ProPartner portal and a starting point to get started with Veeam.
Basic ProPartner
“We have identified Veeam as a leader in the virtual systems management market, and every successful customer engagement confirms that in our minds,” said Jason Schuerhoff, director of sales for Veeam partner Sublime Solution. “Veeam offers a suite of solutions that helps us address the full range of issues our customers face in managing their virtual infrastructures. But what I value most about Veeam is its people. We have received first-class support, allowing us to excel in delivering a best-in-class solution to our customers.”
To learn more about Veeam’s ProPartner programs and become a partner, visit https://propartner.veeam.com/. To learn more about Veeam products, go to http://veeam.com/vmware-esx-server/vmware-esxi-vsphere-virtualization-tools-hyper-v-products.html.
About Veeam Software
Veeam Software, a premier VMware Technology Alliance Partner and member of the VMware Ready Management program, provides innovative software for managing VMware Infrastructure. Veeam offers an award-winning suite of tools to help the VMware administrator, including #1 for VMware Backup: Veeam Backup & Replication; Veeam Reporter Enterprise, for VMware Performance, Storage, Capacity reporting and chargeback; Veeam Configurator, which currently offers host profiles; and Veeam Monitor, for VMware performance monitoring and alerting across multiple Virtual Centers. With the acquisition of nworks, Veeam products include nworks Smart Plug-in and nworks Management Pack that incorporate VMware data into HP and Microsoft enterprise management consoles. Learn more about Veeam Software by visiting www.veeam.com.
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Carrie Reber Veeam Software Carrie.Reber@veeam.com +1 614 339 8200
