IT Partners Achieves VMware Virtualization of Business Critical Applications (VBCA) Solution Competency

TEMPE, Ariz., March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IT Partners, a leading Arizona-based technology consulting firm, announced its successful completion of VMware's newest solution competency as part of VMware's Partner Network Program, the virtualization of business critical applications (VBCA).  The new competency is awarded to partners who have achieved the highest level of expertise around virtualizing business critical applications.  IT Partners is certified in applications such as Microsoft Exchange & SharePoint, Oracle DB and Microsoft SQL Server.

"Our customer's Tier-1 applications are those most closely aligned to the success of their organization - enabling core operations, generating revenue or supporting the delivery of critical services.  They are also the applications that are least likely to be virtualized at this point," states Bill Cassidy, IT Partners chief technology officer.  "VMware is devoting significant engineering talent to addressing concerns and minimizing risks for customers.  The VBCA competency and associated solution enablement tools arm our internal teams with the tools they need to engage customers to evaluate and virtualize these business-critical applications."

VMware has established solution competencies as designations of expertise that enable customers to identify partners with the highest level of VMware technical solution knowledge and experience. VMware partners with competencies are able to earn customer credibility by driving deeper into customer engagements, based on knowledge and ability with these VMware solutions.

In addition to VBCA, IT Partners also holds VMware competencies in Infrastructure Virtualization, Desktop Virtualization, and Business Continuity.

About IT Partners

ITP Consulting, Inc., dba IT Partners, is a privately owned Arizona-based information technology consulting firm.  It provides technologies and specialized services in all aspects of virtualizing data center infrastructure including server, storage and network offerings. It was named as one of the top 50 privately-held companies in Arizona (2011) and has been recognized as one of the fastest growing technology solution providers by several industry resources including the VAR500, Inc. 5000, CRN Fast-Growth 100 and CRN Tech Elite 250.  IT Partners distinguishes itself from the competition through its breadth of services, expertise and long-term strategic partnerships with customers and vendors. For more information, visit http://www.goitpartners.com

VMware Partner Network is a comprehensive program that provides a common infrastructure, extensive sales and services tools, margin opportunities and industry-recognized training for the entire VMware partner ecosystem, including solution providers, technology partners and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). VMware Partner Network is designed to help ensure a more consistent and successful user experience as well as help partners increase their business potential by increasing their skills in VMware solutions. The program helps partners maximize their investments in VMware virtualization to provide customers with the best end-to-end virtualization solutions available.

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