TechData Was Named Exclusive Distributor for Parallels Server Virtualization Solution

"Virtuozzo takes a different approach to server virtualization than many of the leading solutions available in the channel, and by doing so offers enterprises large and small a unique set of advantages," said Bill Portin, vice president of North American sales and operations. "Our approach of operating system virtualization enables Virtuozzo to create 3 to 10 times more virtual instances, called containers, of the same operating system on a single server than can be achieved through hardware virtualization. That provides a number of management and performance benefits, and it is especially helpful for VARs deploying virtual desktop infrastructure solutions. Working with Tech Data's AIS Division, Parallels will ensure our VAR partners have access to the support, expertise and information they need to profitably deploy Parallels Virtuozzo Containers."

VARs can leverage Parallels Virtuozzo Containers to enhance and deploy a wide range of IT solutions, including:

• Server and Operating System Consolidation - Consolidate multiple physical servers to fewer virtualized servers that run multiple instances of the same operating system
• Business Continuity - Ensure continuous business operations with cost-effective disaster recovery and high-availability configurations
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Streamline desktop management by centralizing application access, provisioning and administering patches and updates for multiple users from the data center
• Workload Management - Manage applications and allocate resources in real-time in response to changing user needs
• Application Hosting - Provision servers to host applications providing on-demand software solutions

Leading Virtualization Solutions Offering - AIS provides VARs with specialized sales and technical support for an array of virtualization solutions. Through AIS, VARs can attend a series of conferences to engage vendors, peers and industry experts to discuss the trends impacting data center solutions. This year's first AIS conference will be held during Tech Data's April Technology Solutions Tour in Chicago.