Core NAP Joins Dell’s PartnerDirect Program

Aug. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Austin, TX – August 6, 2012 – Core NAP, the most flexible data center solutions provider in Central Texas, today announced it has joined Dell’s PartnerDirect program as a Registered Dell Partner.  Built on three main tenets of simplifying IT, less complexity, and the advantages offered by the Dell business model, PartnerDirect will create a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between Dell and Core NAP.  

As a Registered Dell Partner specializing in Enterprise Architecture, Core NAP gains additional expertise in key enterprise products and solutions, including servers, storage, virtualization, computing flexibility and energy efficiency.  Core NAP can now bridge the highly strategic consulting services solution with the more tactical program of hardware procurement.  For the first time, the company will be able to offer customers a full one-stop-shop that ensures nothing gets lost in translation between design and purchasing hardware from a vendor wanting to sell inventory – Core NAP can now handle the entire cycle and guarantee the perfect set-up at highly competitive pricing.

In addition to the basic benefits available to Dell Registered Partners, Dell Partners can take advantage of access to demonstration units, field-based account management, and a range of financing options, deal registration and support.  

PartnerDirect, administered by the Dell Americas Channel Group led by Greg Davis, is designed to provide companies like Core NAP with the opportunity to utilize Dell’s enterprise expertise while also helping Dell to evolve its culture.  

“Joining the Dell ParterDirect Program is a major step forward in our strategic growth,” stated Kenneth Smith, CEO of Core NAP.  “Working with Dell and our other partner programs, we’ve now extended our ‘best of breed’ solution to offer customers the most flexible, cost-effective and complete IaaS design and procurement services available today.”

Through PartnerDirect, Dell is formalizing existing initiatives to help partners like Core NAP increase profitability and deliver greater value and choice to their customers. In December 2007, Dell launched a dedicated partner online community to broaden conversations about how Dell can best meet the needs of its partners and work with them to simplify information technology for their customers.  

Based on feedback from thousands of solution providers, features developed as part of the PartnerDirect program include:
•   Access to a dedicated partner Web site at www.dell.com/partner
•   Partner logos and guidelines for certain marketing activities
•   100-percent dedicated sales and customer care
•   Certification paths and training
•   Range of financing options
•   Deal registration serviced by SalesForce.com’s partner relationship management tool
Organizations interested in Dell’s PartnerDirect program can learn more by visiting www.dell.com/partner.

About Core NAP
Core NAP is a top tier data center operator that provides cost-effective managed services, colocation, access solutions, and disaster recovery to companies throughout the Texas region. Through its energy-efficient Austin facility, Core NAP delivers the industry’s most responsive, flexible and reliable data center solutions. Founded in 2002, Core NAP has grown into the best connected data center in central Texas. The company’s 15,000 square foot facility is the foundation for a full suite of premium Internet solutions that enable or improve its customers’ Internet connectivity or help them build and manage their enterprise private networks, connecting multiple locations securely and affordably. For more information, visit www.corenap.com.

About Dell
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