Rackspace has been a huge contributer in the cloud hosting world today announced a partnership with Ingram Micro Inc. This will bring managed hosting and cloud computing offerings to the distributor’s growing base of North American channel partners through the new Seismic Cloud Conduit Program.
“As the world’s leading technology distributor, it was a natural progression for us to work with Rackspace, a world leader in the hosting and cloud computing industry, and bring to market a best-in-class solution for cloud computing,” said Justin Crotty, vice president, services, Ingram Micro North America. “By teaming with Rackspace, we are enabling our channel partners to take advantage of the new business opportunities cloud computing brings to the table and raise the bar when it comes to delivering affordable managed IT services.”
Rackspace is one of the first hosting providers to offer its services through a traditional distribution model allowing VARs, resellers and channel partners to embrace the shift in IT to cloud computing and realize new recurring revenue streams.