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Managed service specialist becomes first Elite level partner under vendor's channel programme

Brocade has appointed Calyx as its first UK Elite-level distributor

Calyx has become Brocade’s first Elite-level partner in its UK Alliance Partner Network programme.

The storage and IP networking vendor’s channel programme is divided into four levels - distributor, Select, Premier and Elite. Under the terms of the deal, Calyx will supply Brocade’s IP solutions to its network of customers.

Amanda Giddins, EMEA channel sales director at Brocade, said: “Brocade is pleased to be partnering with Calyx in order to expand our route to market for IP networking products. By partnering with Calyx, Brocade will be able to leverage its extensive enterprise IP networking product expertise and solution support to help customers build extraordinary networks.”

Tara Brady, chief executive of Calyx, said: “As Calyx continues to evolve its portfolio of IT infrastructure solutions, Brocade’s networking products are a natural fit. Our customers will benefit from complete solutions incorporating Brocade’s full range of products supported by our extensive assessment, integration, and implementation services and our vertical market, virtualisation, and security practices.”