CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
26 June 2012
Company News
Tech Data Expands Relationship with Oracle to Distribute Full Line of Oracle Products
Tech Data Corporation, a Platinum level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that it has expanded its relationship with Oracle to distribute Oracle's complete line of hardware products and applications in North America. In adding these to the Company's current global offering of Oracle software, Tech Data is now effectively positioned as a full global distributor of Oracle's complete line of technology software, applications, and systems hardware products, including engineered systems.
"Tech Data's expanded relationship with Oracle is a strategic move for Tech Data," said Joe Quaglia, senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and president, TDMobility at Tech Data. "Our relationship not only makes it easier for Tech Data's channel of 60,000 resellers to become fully engaged with Oracle's full line of channel products, it also allows us to make a significant impact for both our resellers and Oracle to help end-users get the right solutions to grow their business. As a global distributor of Oracle products, our team can better help our resellers provide complete solutions that best fit the needs of their customers."
Tech Data's dedicated and expanded Oracle team provides resellers with technical expertise, partner enablement and training, program management, and sales and marketing support to help both current and new Oracle partners leverage the full Oracle portfolio to drive new growth and margin opportunities. Tech Data's commitment to world-class service levels on deal support and order fulfillment, as well as financing support through TDCreditServices, also helps ensure that Oracle resellers are equipped with the necessary tools they need to succeed.
"Oracle is excited to expand our offering relationship with Tech Data to include Oracle software, hardware and engineered systems, further aligning Oracle's strategic investment in the growth of the market segment," said Jim Standard, group vice president, Global Channel Sales at Oracle. "Tech Data is a fundamental leader in the industry with an expertise in distribution, and we look forward to further developing this dynamic relationship."
"We are pleased to see the addition of Oracle hardware into Tech Data's product stack," said Joe Young, director of Oracle Solutions at iAppSys, Inc. "As an Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized Partner, iAppSys' focus and commitment to our clients is building complete, sustainable and scalable end-to-end solutions. These additional products enhance our custom offerings and provide us with more flexibility to develop, build, and deliver additional-industry leading technology solutions."
For more information on Oracle products or to speak with Tech Data's dedicated Oracle team, contact (800) 237-8931, ext. 82082 or pscoracle@techdata.com
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 125,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users. Tech Data generated $26.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012, and is ranked 109th on the Fortune 500(R). To learn more, visit www.techdata.com
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