AppSense partners with Ingram Micro

NEW YORK: AppSense, the provider of user virtualization solutions, announced a new distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Ingram Micro will deliver AppSense products to its growing base of channel partners in North America to meet the growing demands for user virtualization solutions in physical, virtual and cloud-based desktop environments.

A press release adds that Ingram Micro’s new Advanced Computing Division, which focuses on infrastructure solutions including virtualization and enterprise software, storage and compute platform products, is well positioned to deliver AppSense solutions to our VAR community,” said Scott Zahl, vice president and general manager, vendor management, Ingram Micro U.S. “We look forward to working with AppSense and building upon the company’s success in providing channel partners with high performance virtualization solutions that help drive efficiency, better resource deployment and improved desktop ROI.”

"With the increase in desktop virtualization and cloud computing, the demand for user virtualization technologies has continued to dramatically increase. Enterprises are starting to see real-world examples and the importance of the user in realizing the full benefits of desktop virtualization and the cloud. AppSense user virtualization solutions enable organizations to adopt combinations of technologies for desktop and application delivery while ensuring a seamless, predictable and consistent experience for the user. Whether using Citrix XenDesktop, Citrix XenApp, Microsoft App-V, VMware View, cloud services, physical PCs, or combinations of all, AppSense technology manages the user aspect of the desktop, ensuring maximum user adoption and satisfaction."

“For a number of years, Ingram Micro has been at the forefront of the global technology marketplace, bringing the latest products and services to market,” said Richard Jackson, VP of US channel at AppSense. “AppSense experienced a record FY 2010, illustrating the increasing demand for our user virtualization technology. We are extremely pleased to announce a relationship with a company of this caliber, allowing us to further extend our product offering. Leveraging Ingram Micro will allow our user virtualization solutions to be more widely delivered to enterprises throughout North America, further increasing our global presence.”