Dell has been named recipient of the VMware Global SMB Partner of the Year Partner Network Award by VMware. The award was presented at VMware Partner Exchange 2012, VMware's annual partner event, on Feb. 14 in Las Vegas, NV. Dell was also named VMware Americas and EMEA SMB Partner of the Year as well as VMware Asia-Pacific Business Continuity Partner of the Year.

"We are proud to acknowledge the achievements made in 2011 by members of the VMware partner ecosystem and congratulate Dell on their multiple VMware Partner Network Awards," said Doug Smith, vice president, global partner strategy and operations, VMware. "Partners worldwide assemble at VMware Partner Exchange to become equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to further realize the benefits of virtualization and cloud computing - making this the leading global event for partners seeking peer-to-peer training, education and networking to enhance their business strategies and distinguish their position in the marketplace. VMware partners continue to be the foundation of our business and we look forward to the future successes of Dell in 2012, as well as the rest of our partner ecosystem."

"Our multiple VMware award wins including Global SMB Partner of the Year confirm our dedication in providing customers of all sizes, from small and medium businesses to large enterprises, comprehensive solutions that help them effectively use technology as a business advantage," said Cheryl Cook, vice president, Enterprise Solutions, Dell. "Dell's right-sized approach to virtualization and private cloud infrastructure across servers, storage and networking infrastructure including Dell Cloud with VMware vCloud® Datacenter Service, ensure our customers can deploy the solutions that are right for their business today and give them the flexibility to address tomorrow's needs."

Partner recipients of a VMware Partner Network Award were acknowledged by VMware in 15 categories for their excellence in performance and distinctive achievements during 2011:

  • SMB Partner of the Year
  • Solution Provider of the Year
  • Government Partner of the Year
  • Academic Partner of the Year
  • Infrastructure Virtualization Partner of the Year
  • Business Continuity Partner of the Year
  • Desktop Partner of the Year
  • Training (VATC) Partner of the Year
  • Distributor of the Year
  • Emerging Market Partner of the Year
  • Cloud Application Platform Partner of the Year
  • Emerging Products Partner of the Year
  • VMware Service Provider Program (VSPP) Partner of the Year
  • Systems Integrator of the Year
  • Partner Executive MVP

About VMware Partner Exchange 2012

VMware Partner Exchange 2012 is the leading global event for virtualization and cloud partners, bringing thousands of members from the VMware partner ecosystem together to discuss the future of the industry. With more than 170 breakout sessions and an extensive exhibitor pavilion, partners gain valuable insight on how to leverage new technologies to deliver next generation enterprise hybrid cloud solutions to customers. To learn more about VMware Partner Exchange visit www.vmwarepartnerexchange.com.

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