Dublin, Ireland - 26th October
2011. PlanNet21, Ireland's most specialised converged
network solution provider is today announcing the launch of the
Flexpod - a pre-sized, validated, standardised data centre
architecture design, built on NetApp, Cisco and VMware.
As a Cisco Gold Partner and newly appointed
NetApp strategic partner, PlanNet21 will be the first reseller in
Ireland to offer this joint solution, built on best of breed
technology. FlexPod®
helps customers accelerate their transformation to a virtualised,
shared IT infrastructure with consistent and proven designs to
simplify deployment and help reduce risk.
Denise Tormey, Director, PlanNet21
Communications comments: "We pride ourselves on combining "best of
breed" products from our technology partners to create cost
effective and innovative solutons for our customer base. As such,
we are thrilled to be partnering with NetApp and bringing
world-class storage solutions to the Irish market."
Pete Rawden, Partner Sales Director, UK &
Ireland, NetApp comments: "Business demands are changing fast and
IT infrastructures need to adapt more quickly to new applications
and products. To be able to adopt technologies such as
virtualisation and cloud computing, companies need to move towards
a more flexible and efficient shared IT infrastructure. At NetApp,
we enable partners to bring such solutions to market and this is
the first time Irish customers will be able to experience the
benefits of FlexPod through PlanNet21."
About PlanNet 21
PlanNet21 Communications Ltd. is a Cisco Gold Partner. With offices
in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast PlanNet21 offer nationwide
service to our clients. PlanNet21 is Ireland's most specialised
converged network solution provider. The converged solutions,
PlanNet21 provide offer a unified architectural framework for
voice, data and video which supports and enhances our clients
competitive advantage through the enablement of their workforce,
empowering them to respond faster and more efficiently to the
demands that their clients place on them. For more information,
please visit: http://www.plannet21.ie/index.asp.
About NetApp
NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions
that accelerate business breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost
efficiency. Discover NetApp's passion for helping companies around
the world go further, faster, at www.netapp.co.uk.