Well, CPQ is doing this in-house, for the end user. Dell is subbing the work out.
The question is what will be the most successful business plan?? Integrating the service is what CPQ claims is the most efficient way to proceed, and it does give the end user, one person to got to for answers, but is outsourcing the better way. Will Dell as a fast follower, be able to follow from the front in this new market so to speak???
Dell And Avanade Team to Deliver Windows 2000 Datacenter Consulting Services
December 03, 2001 09:09:00 (ET)
AUSTIN, Texas and SEATTLE, Dec 3, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dell and Avanade Inc., the world's premier integrator for Microsoft solutions in the enterprise, announced a global relationship today whereby the two will deliver consulting services for the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Datacenter Server operating system.
The new relationship augments Dell's portfolio of consulting services available for Microsoft enterprise server products by naming Avanade as a preferred consulting provider for Dell customers implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter on PowerEdge(TM) 8450 servers. Additionally, it strengthens Dell's portfolio of consulting services available for Microsoft .NET enterprise server products, including Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000, Microsoft Commerce Server 2000, Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, and Microsoft SQL Server 2000. Avanade offers a focused skill set and a full range of services for the entire Microsoft enterprise platform.
Today's announcement enhances Dell's existing Windows 2000 Datacenter program, which combines Microsoft's robust operating system and Dell's rigorously tested, reliable and scalable enterprise-class PowerEdge 8450 Servers and PowerVault(TM) Storage, extensive consulting, installation, and Premier Enterprise Support services. The Dell Windows 2000 Datacenter program is geared specifically for organizations implementing and managing large enterprise applications.
"Dell customers will benefit from Avanade's expertise in designing, building and deploying highly available and reliable enterprise solutions on the Microsoft platform," said Gary Cotshott, vice president, Dell Services. "This important relationship, combined with Dell's PowerEdge(TM) Servers and Premier Enterprise Services initiatives, enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions to customers implementing mission-critical enterprise applications."
"The expanded capabilities of the Windows 2000 and .NET platform have dramatically increased demand for reliable and scalable solutions based on Microsoft technology," said Ashish Kumar, chief technology officer of Avanade. "Our customers' need for high-performance, high-value servers on which to implement Microsoft solutions makes Dell a natural partner for Avanade."
"We're excited that Avanade and Dell are aligning their goals and strategies to meet growing demand for mission-critical business solutions based on the Microsoft platform," said Charles Stevens, vice president of the Enterprise and Partner Group at Microsoft. "The synergy of these partners will help customers in many global locations quickly deploy and realize great business agility from solutions based on the latest Microsoft technologies."
Dell delivers Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server on Dell PowerEdge 8450 servers in stand-alone or clustered configurations.
Avanade is the world's premier technology integrator for Microsoft solutions in the enterprise. With Development Centers in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, Avanade delivers secure, reliable, scalable Microsoft-based solutions to help Global 2000 companies optimize their technology investments across the connected enterprise.
Founded in April 2000 as a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, Avanade offers customers unique value based on a heritage of commitment to superior service, paired with unmatched insight into cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. Additional information can be found on the Avanade Website at www.avanade.com.
Dell Technology Consulting supports customers' strategic IT and Internet initiatives by delivering Premier Enterprise Consulting services to design, test, validate, tune and deploy IT solutions based upon Dell PowerEdge Server and PowerVault Storage products. Information about Dell Technology Consulting and its services is available at www.dell.com/dtc.
Dell Computer Corporation (DELL, Trade) is the world's No. 1 computer systems company and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $31.8 billion. Dell ranks No. 48 on the Fortune 500, No. 122 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 7 on the Fortune Global "most admired" lists of companies. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. |
