Ingram Micro Europe has gained certification as a Cisco Advanced Technology Distributor for Cisco Unified Computing System (ATD-UCS) in the EMEAR region, aiming to build its data centre business with Cisco.
With this new certification, Ingram Micro is now authorised to submit UCS B exception deal requests on behalf of non-certified two-tier partners as well as deploy and implement on-site installation services for these deals. It also means exception requests coming from Cisco Advanced Technology Partners can now be processed faster.
"We are now able to offer broader support and greater opportunities to the channel," said Mark Chlebek, Senior Director, Advanced Solutions EMEA, Ingram Micro.
Since earning the Build-To-Order certification, Ingram Micro says it has been able to help channels to cost-effectively increase the speed of delivery to end users and the ATD-UCS certification takes this one step further.
Philip Wright, Senior Director, EMEAR Distribution, Cisco, added: "ATD enables our distributors to differentiate, add competitive advantage and provide a more bespoke service to our Partners and their customers."
Ingram Micro's flyHigher program complements the ATD award by giving partners a structured path to acquiring the necessary skills for data centre opportunities.