Dell Definitively Acquired EqualLogic, for $1.4 billion, as previously announced

Dell has completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of EqualLogic, provider of high-performance storage area network (SAN) solutions designed for virtualization and ease-of-use. The purchase extends Dell’s leadership in simplifying IT for customers and partners. For additional information, click on dell.com/storage.

“Virtualization and iSCSI are two keys to simplifying IT,” said
Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, Dell. “Enterprises are creating data
and consuming power at an exponential rate, driving up IT cost and
complexity. Together with our PartnerDirect channel, we’ll use iSCSI
and virtualization to make storing and processing data easier and more
affordable for our customers.”

“Customers face extreme challenges with data growth,” said Darren
Thomas, vice president and general manager, Dell storage. “Their ideal
solution is secure storage that uses existing infrastructure, installs
in minutes not days, manages itself, grows easily as needs increase and
plugs into the virtualized IT ecosystem. That’s EqualLogic. And that’s
the incredible value we will deliver to customers.”

EqualLogic Expands Dell PartnerDirect

Dell plans to preserve and build on EqualLogic’s successful channel
program in addition to offering products directly from Dell. Starting
today in the United States and ultimately around the world, current
EqualLogic partners will be enrolled into PartnerDirect and eligible for Dell’s newest certification – Enterprise Architecture.

Dell modeled its certification requirements and benefits on
EqualLogic’s widely-regarded channel program and included access to
Dell’s full server and storage product lines.

“The channel is critical to our go-to-market strategy, and we are
committed to our partners’ continued success,” said Bob Skelley,
director, Americas Channel Group. “This is just the beginning. Dell
will continue to innovate and differentiate to earn the business of our
channel partners.”

In addition to standard benefits offered through PartnerDirect – deal
registration, pre- and post-sale support, partner financing and access
to Dell’s partner e-commerce site – partners certified in Enterprise
Architecture will be able to take advantage of:

• Free training (once only available to Dell’s direct sales force)
  for proficiency in Dell’s full enterprise product line, as well as
  EqualLogic;
• EqualLogic’s same competitive pricing model;
• Lead generation and marketing incentive funds.

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