Avnet Technology Solutions Introduces CloudReady(TM) Program in India

Sep 15, 2011 19:30 JST

Source: Avnet

Program designed to help channel partners on cloud computing opportunities

MUMBAI, INDIA, Sep 15, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Avnet Technology Solutions, the leading technology solutions distribution company and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today introduced CloudReady(TM) Program, an initiative designed to prepare and enable channel partners to capitalize on emerging cloud computing growth opportunities in India. CloudReady offers partners tools and resources to enter the cloud computing market quickly, implement cloud-based solutions and profitably grow their business.

"Although cloud computing is still a relatively recent phenomenon in India, we wanted to build our capabilities and resources early on to serve this rapidly evolving cloud computing market. The Avnet CloudReady team will educate our channel partners on market dynamics, enhance their cloud computing capabilities and help them create strategies to capture opportunities," said Naresh Desai, general manager, Avnet Technology Solutions, India.

CloudReady is a channel focused program helping Avnet's partners capitalize on cloud computing opportunities, including:

- Training to help partners build knowledge and skills
- Cloud services to provide the "what to sell"
- Pre-sales expertise to speed selling cycles
- Cloud maturity model to enable consistent execution

The Avnet SolutionsPath(R) CloudReady program track is a fully integrated component of the Avnet Partner Program and covers the three facets of cloud computing: private, public and hybrid cloud.

Additionally, partners can leverage Avnet's SolutionsPath practices in conjunction with CloudReady including VirtualPath and ISV Acceleration to further develop specialization in these high-growth vertical markets. Avnet's proven SolutionsPath methodology helps partners quickly and cost effectively attain solution-selling specialization and profit from high-growth technology and market opportunities. SolutionsPath assists partners in identifying technology opportunities and growth markets; gaining knowledge and skills to prepare business for success cost effectively; and accelerating solution selling.

About Avnet Technology Solutions

As a global IT solutions distributor, Avnet Technology Solutions collaborates with its customers and suppliers to create and deliver effective solutions that address the business challenges of their end-user customers locally and around the world. For fiscal year 2011, the group served customers in more than 70 countries and generated US $11.47 billion in annual revenue. Avnet Technology Solutions (www.ats.avnet.com) is an operating group of Avnet, Inc.

Contact:

Suprit Chawla
Manager Marketing Communications
Avnet Technology Solutions, INDIA
Tel: +91 9167207286
Email: suprit.chawla@avnet.com

Melinda Ilagan
Senior Associate
EASTWEST PR for Avnet Technology Solutions
Tel: +65 6222 0306
Email: melinda@eastwestpr.com

Source: Avnet
Sectors: Cloud & Enterprise, IT Individual