blueAPACHE and Microsoft extend relationship through Devices Program

Summary

This blog post, "blueAPACHE and Microsoft extend relationship through Devices Program", is a blueAPACHE article from 2016 covering security. Melbourne, 5 February 2016 – blueAPACHE, the leading Australian-based provider of managed network, cloud and IT as a Service solutions, has recently extended their relationship to include the coveted Microsoft Devices Program and the Surface range. It is written for readers evaluating emPOWER Cloud, emPOWER Core Network & DC Interconnect. Published in 2016. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

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Melbourne, 5 February 2016 – blueAPACHE, the leading Australian-based provider of managed network, cloud and IT as a Service solutions, has recently extended their relationship to include the coveted Microsoft Devices Program and the Surface range. Microsoft Surface is a series of Windows-based personal computing devices designed and manufactured by Microsoft under its hardware division, a part of the Windows and Devices group. It comprises hybrid tablets, 2-in-1 detachables, and interactive whiteboards. As a partner in the Microsoft Devices Program, blueAPACHE is able to provide businesses with a complete Managed Services solution – from device to datacentre – with the goal to support the expanding need for a mobile and agile workforce. The program includes multiple support options including coverage for accidental damage and extended support. With the recent launches of the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, Microsoft has seen a year over year growth of 29% in Surface revenue, realising $1.35b in revenue. It is one of their fastest growing segments.

“We have seen a huge demand for mobility implementations over the past year as the need for more flexible working devices continues to be a major focus for organisations” said James Hendry, General Manager Commercial at blueAPACHE. “The new Microsoft Surface devices enables businesses to deploy a laptop replacement that delivers the power, manageability and security needed to conduct business with confidence.” blueAPACHE have adopted the Surface Pro in their Standard Operating Environment (SOE ) for mobile staff, removing the need for both laptops and tablets. The range of Surface devices are also available to clients through blueAPACHE Procurement. This relationship extension follows another record year for the blueAPACHE. In 2015, the local cloud specialist grew over 30%, secured global recognition of their ITaaS model and became the only company in Australia to receive two CRN All Star awards.

About blueAPACHE

Since 1998, the multi-awarded blueAPACHE has helped organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology to their business advantage by delivering comprehensive IT Management, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting as a converged service – when they need it, as they need it. This is IT. This is blueAPACHE. To learn more, visit www.blueapache.com

Related

• emPOWER Microsoft Practice (pillar hub)
• emPOWER Cloud
• emPOWER Cloud (pillar hub)
• emPOWER Core Network & DC Interconnect
• emPOWER Connectivity (pillar hub)
• Sealy of Australia (case study)

Frequently asked questions

What revenue growth figure does the article cite for Microsoft Surface following the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book launches?

The article states that with the recent launches of the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, Microsoft saw year-over-year growth of 29% in Surface revenue, realising $1.35 billion in revenue. It describes Surface as one of Microsoft's fastest growing segments at the time.

What did James Hendry, General Manager Commercial at blueAPACHE, say about demand for mobility implementations?

The article quotes Hendry saying blueAPACHE had seen huge demand for mobility implementations over the past year, as the need for more flexible working devices continued to be a major focus for organisations. He said the new Microsoft Surface devices enabled businesses to deploy a laptop replacement delivering the power, manageability and security needed to conduct business with confidence.

How has blueAPACHE used the Surface Pro internally, according to the article?

The article says blueAPACHE adopted the Surface Pro in its own Standard Operating Environment for mobile staff, removing the need for both laptops and tablets. It notes the range of Surface devices was also made available to clients through blueAPACHE Procurement.

What achievements does the article cite for blueAPACHE in 2015?

The article says that in 2015, blueAPACHE grew over 30%, secured global recognition of its ITaaS model, and became the only company in Australia to receive two CRN All Star awards. It presents the Microsoft Devices Program extension as following on from this record year.

Is this post still current?

No. This post is a press release dated 5 February 2016 describing a specific partnership extension and 2015 company results. For current information on blueAPACHE's Microsoft partnership, a reader should use the linked service pages rather than this post.

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• origin post (2016)

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