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VMware Partner Exchange 2010 Kicks Off With Record-Breaking 2,600+ Attendees, 55 Sponsors and 45 Countries Represented
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/08/10 --
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader
in virtualization solutions from the desktop through the datacenter and to
the cloud, today kicked off VMware Partner Exchange 2010, the company's
third annual global partner conference. With more than 2,600 attendees from
around the world -- more than 60 percent growth compared to 2009 -- as well
as 55 sponsors including Arrow ECS, Cisco, EMC, HP, Ingram Micro, Intel,
NetApp, Novell, Trend Micro and Wyse, VMware Partner Exchange 2010 broke
the event's 2009 attendance and sponsorship records.
This year's event comes on the heels of a successful 2009, during which
VMware experienced steady growth in the VMware Partner Network and
continued investment in programs such as solution competencies, VMware
Partner University, and certification training -- helping partners deliver
virtualization solutions to customers on the journey to cloud computing.
"VMware represents the next generation of IT, with our technology as the
key enabler for the private cloud," said Carl Eschenbach, executive vice
president of worldwide field operations, VMware. "But our diverse partner
ecosystem and its broad footprint in the marketplace are paramount to
helping customers transition to the private cloud. VMware Partner Exchange
helps connect the dots by bringing partners together to hear the latest on
enhancements to our award-winning VMware Partner Network, get previews on
VMware technology, and share ideas with their peers."
In 2009, VMware experienced steady partner program growth:
The VMware Partner Network grew to 25,000 partners
worldwideAs part of the VMware Partner Network, the VMware Service Provider
Program (VSPP) grew to more than 1,700 service provider partners from
around the world, signaling increased interest in virtualization and cloud
computing from customers
VMware also experienced momentum in its solution competency program.
Through VMware Partner University, VMware partners can earn solution
competencies in infrastructure virtualization, business continuity and
desktop virtualization to demonstrate and differentiate their expertise to
customers. Since solution competencies were introduced in 2009, more than
50 percent of Premier- and Enterprise-level partners have achieved their
first competency in infrastructure virtualization or are well on their way
to achieving it. Moreover, the desktop virtualization solution
competency has gained popularity as a strategic asset among VMware
partners:
"Achieving the desktop virtualization competency shows customers that we
are experts in helping them virtualize their desktop and application
environments, enabling them to confidently select Data Strategy for their
desktop solution needs," said Gregg DeWitt, president of Data Strategy. "We
believe the designation of this competency and VMware
desktop products are key accelerators for our growth in the desktop
virtualization market."
Other certifications offered through VMware Partner University also gained
momentum in 2009, further demonstrating the value of VMware training:
Introduced in 2008, the VMware Technical Sales Professional
(VTSP) certification grew 427 percent year over year, with more than
19,000 individuals earning this certification in 2009The popular VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification
grew 85 percent year over year, with nearly 12,000 individuals earning this
certification in 2009
Eschenbach continued: "We made significant investments in 2009 that have
benefitted our partners: We launched breakthrough new products such as
VMware vSphere? 4 and VMware View? 4, we introduced the VMware
Partner Network, and we upgraded our partner portal infrastructure to
provide the tools and resources partners need to build successful
virtualization practices. These investments were designed to simplify the
way partners do business with us so they can derive more revenue from
VMware solutions. We're excited about the momentum carrying forward with
our partners from 2009, and we look forward to continued success with them
in 2010."
For more information, please visit:
VMware Partner
Exchange 2010VMware Partner
NetworkVMware Solution CompetenciesAbout VMware Partner Exchange 2010
VMware Partner Exchange 2010 is the marquis global event for virtualization
partners, offering more than 150 sessions and an extensive exhibitor
pavilion to demonstrate how partners can best accelerate their
virtualization businesses in 2010. Partner attendees will receive a preview
into the next generation of products and programs coming from VMware and
will offer partners an exclusive opportunity to hear from VMware executives
including Carl Eschenbach, executive vice president of worldwide field
operations and Dr. Stephen Herrod, CTO and senior vice president of R&D.
About VMware
VMware delivers solutions for business infrastructure virtualization that
enable IT organizations to energize businesses of all sizes. With the
industry leading virtualization platform -- VMware vSphere? -- customers
rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, improve agility,
ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With 2009
revenues of $2 billion, more than 170,000 customers and 25,000 partners,
VMware is the leader in virtualization which consistently ranks as a top
priority among CIOs. VMware is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices
throughout the world and can be found online at www.vmware.com.
VMware, VMware View and VMware vSphere are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions.
All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective companies. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does
not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other
company.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release which are not statements of
historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe
harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate, but are not limited, to,
momentum in our partner programs and in customer demand for our products,
the role of our products in the future development of information
technology and expectations for 2010. Actual results could differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a
result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) changes
in macroeconomic conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in consumer or
information technology spending; (iii) competitive factors, including but
not limited to pricing pressures, industry consolidation, entry of new
competitors into the virtualization market, and new product and marketing
initiatives by our competitors; (iv) our customers' ability to develop, and
to transition to, new products, (v) the uncertainty of customer acceptance
of emerging technology initiatives; (vi) rapid technological and market
changes in virtualization software; (vii) changes to product development
timelines; (viii) our ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
and (ix) our ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees.
These forward looking statements are based on current expectations and are
subject to uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and
effect as well as other risks detailed in documents filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including our periodic reports on Form
10-Q and Form 10-K and current reports on Form 8-K, which could cause
actual results to vary from expectations. VMware disclaims any obligation
to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this
release.
Contacts:
Nick Fuentes
VMware Global Communications
nfuentes@vmware.com
(650) 427-1104
Andrew Schmitt
OutCast Communications for VMware
andrew@outcastpr.com
(415) 392-8282
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