Azlan and Lakeside Software partnership opens up more potential for VAR in desktop transformation
Basingstoke, 02 February 2015 – Azlan, the Enterprise division of Tech Data, has signed a distribution agreement with Lakeside Software, a leading provider of big data analytics for end user computing.
The partnership will see Azlan recruiting, enabling and providing support to value-added resellers for Lakeside’s full SysTrack® portfolio of big data analytics tools. VARs will be able to offer SysTrack licenses as part of their own value proposition, or take advantage of pre-packaged Desktop Assessment and Healthcheck services provided by Azlan and driven by Lakeside’s analytics software.
SysTrack is a set of detailed analysis tools that can be used to visualise end user compute infrastructure in order to drive out costs, monitor and manage user experience, and troubleshoot issues. It is also ideal for use in pre-installation assessments of desktop transformation and migration projects. It supports all major industry platforms, including Microsoft, Citrix and VMware.
With interest in virtual desktop infrastructure continuing to grow, there is a major opportunity with Lakeside for enterprise VARs, says Sarah Deller, Business Unit Director for Software at Azlan.
“Desktop transformation is one of the most exciting areas of the market right now. Lakeside’s SysTrack tools present resellers with the opportunity to offer in-depth analytics of end user compute infrastructure for pre-deployment assessments and troubleshooting of user experience issues. With SysTrack, VARs can deliver higher levels of service, extend opportunities and increase revenue potential.
“For Azlan, Lakeside is a valuable and prestigious addition to our enterprise VDI portfolio. It strengthens our ability to help partners maximise the potential of every desktop transformation project and deliver successful results for their end user customers.”
Commenting on behalf of Lakeside Software, David Taylor, Head of Channel and Alliances EMEA stated: “Azlan’s pedigree as the leading software and services value distributor, and the number-one partner for Citrix and VDI solutions in the UK, means it is ideally-placed to drive engagement and growth with Lakeside partners. In addition, Azlan’s established partnerships with both Microsoft and VMware gives Lakeside access to the broader community of VARs that are active in the UK virtualisation market.”
SysTrack can be used by systems engineers and consultants to analyse infrastructure, discover applications and assess the suitability of applications, users and physical desktops for deployment of virtualdesktop solutions.
Azlan will be looking to recruit new VARs to the Lakeside Partner Programme and will be providing extensive commercial, sales and technical training. Azlan will be looking for partners that already have some experience in desktop transformation. It will provide demonstration and proof-of-concept capabilities for SysTrack within its Business Solutions Centre and will also be supporting Lakeside partners with demand generation and marketing activities.
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About Azlan
Azlan, the Enterprise Division of Tech Data Corporation, is a leading value-added distributor of networking, communications, midrange and enterprise servers, storage, software and unified communications solutions. For more information see www.azlan.com. Tech Data Corporation is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 115,000 resellers to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users in more than 100 countries. Tech Data generated $26.8 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014. It is ranked No. 111 on the Fortune 500® and one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies.” To learn more, visit www.techdata.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information please contact:
Sara Gemmell
Azlan UK Marketing Director
Tel: 07905 736798
About Lakeside Software
Lakeside Software is the leading provider of Big Data for End-User Computing. Lakeside provides organisations with the data-driven knowledge to make better decisions that drive business success. More than 2,000 organizations in over 60 countries use SysTrack to better understand and empower their workforce. Visit www.LakesideSoftware.com for more information.