on365 achieves elite status for the data centre by APC
on365 is an Elite level partner in APC by Schneider Electrics' enhanced partner programme; highlights industry understanding and enhances business opportunities
LOUGHBOROUGH, UK, April 08, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- on365, a specialist in the planning, installing, management and optimisation of data centre physical infrastructure and utility services, today announces that it has achieved Elite data centre status within the new channel partner programme at APC by Schneider Electric (APC).
APC's four tiered certification programme was launched in April 2008. Since then, participating partners have been completing the training and test requirements to achieve the programme evaluation and level attained.
With on365 achieving the top rating in all four levels, Elite status demonstrates that the company is ajudged fully technically competent to deliver the most reliable, scalable and highly available APC data centre physical infrastructure in the market today. This is clearly endorsed by their customers whose continued business ensures on365's APC revenue exceeds the required levels.
on365's technical professionals are now formally APC certified to design and implement APC InfraStruXure data centre power, cooling, and management solutions for all levels from server room through to enterprise data centre. Combined with a full range of complimentary products and services, on365 now cover all aspects of the data centre from design through to operation. In addition, Elite status also enables on365 to access priority technical and sales support from APC's team.
The new channel programme further strengthens APC's ability to deliver integrated power and cooling services to businesses worldwide. Michael Niotakis VP Channels & HBN Business Development, EMEA/LAM said "There is increasing demand for our partners to adapt to the challenging environment facing the industry both financially and through increasing compliance and regulation.
"The APC programme helps APC partners to build closer relationships with existing customers and identify new business opportunities despite a challenging economic climate."
Chris Smith, marketing director, on365 commented: "We're very pleased to be working so closely with APC and the Elite data centre status demonstrates our continued commitment to their infrastructure architecture which is the industry leader.
"Given the continued drive to deliver energy efficient infrastructure, there is a greater need than ever for expert consultancy and services for managing IT infrastructure and utility services. Elite Partner status from a trusted name like APC complements our own existing skill sets and will further help us meet our clients' needs."
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About on365.co.uk
on365.co.uk is a specialist in the planning, installing, management and optimisation of physical IT infrastructure and utility services, from the desktop to server rooms to data centres. Its comprehensive IT support capabilities encompass installation, system testing, network integration, on-site maintenance and audit/review services. It has clients across the UK financial, telecommunications, utility, transport and leisure sectors. www.on365.co.uk
About APC
APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading product, software and systems for home, office, data centre and factory floor applications. Backed by the strength, experience, and wide network of Schneider Electric's Critical Power & Cooling Services, APC delivers well planned, flawlessly installed and maintained solutions throughout their lifecycle. Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, APC delivers pioneering, energy efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications.
In 2007, Schneider Electric acquired APC and combined it with MGE UPS Systems to form Schneider Electric's Critical Power & Cooling Services Business Unit, which recorded 2008 revenue of EUR2,6 billion and employed 12,000 people worldwide. APC solutions include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units, racks, physical security and design and management software, including APC's InfraStruXure architecture, the industry's most comprehensive integrated power, cooling, and management solution.
Schneider Electric, with 114,000 employees and operations in 100 countries, achieved sales of EUR18,3 billion in 2008. For more information on APC, please visit www.apc.com/ie. All trademarks are the property of their owners. For more information about APC's next generation of partner programs and benefits, please call 0800 2799254 or visit APC's dedicated partner website at www.apc.com/solutions/index.cfm?segmentID=6
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