Partner Direct Events

Over the last two weeks, we've held the first in a series of EMEA PartnerDirect Solutions Club Events. Held in Manchester and Bracknell, the two events attracted partners who wanted to learn more about the benefits of becoming a PartnerDirect partner for them and their customers.

During the one day event, the partners heard from Josh Claman (VP & GM Dell EMEA Channel Business) and Andy Dow (head of the UK channel business), plus other senior product and solutions experts from Dell, EqualLogic and Intel.

The agenda covered details on our Certified Partner Program, together with break-out sessions on Green IT, Virtualisation and Mobility, giving partners first-hand access to tips and information to help them sell these solutions to their partners. It also enabled these partners to get an early look at some of our latest and greatest products, and a good networking opportunity between partners and the PartnerDirect EMEA team.

Feedback from the partners about the PartnerDirect Program and the event was very positive and constructive. We'll be using their input to help shape the Program moving forward. Here is what partners said about the event and Dell:

· "Excellent information throughout the day. Not afraid to tackle difficult questions - very refreshing to see"

· "Informative and useful, whole event was pitched well"

· "We look forward to developing a mutually successful partnership"

· "Would welcome the chance to do this kind of day with my team; Great to be getting your support"

These events were the first of five events being held across Europe. The next events will be held in September.