Dimension Data awarded top SI status by Citrix

Dimension Data has achieved the status of Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) Global Systems Integrator Partner – the highest level of partner in the vendor’s partner programme.
The $4.7bn channel giant was awarded the status in the 49 countries on five continents where it has a direct presence.
The partnership will focus on extending Dimension Data’s Next Generation Desktop offering with Citrix XenDesktop, to support and manage consumer devices such as iPads, iPhones, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices within the enterprise.
“Both Citrix and Dimension Data have strong existing relationships with industry leaders, Cisco and Microsoft. We will work closely with these partners to enable our clients to maximise their return on investment in these vendors’ respective virtual computing technologies,” explains Curt Wheadon, VP Microsoft Solutions at Dimension Data.

“Dimension Data’s strong capabilities, global footprint and international client base adds tremendous value to take the Citrix virtualisation, networking and cloud computing offerings to market as part of our portfolio of services and technology solutions,” adds Dave Jones, VP of system integrator development at Citrix.