Dimension Data pairs up with Citrix
By Contributor
Tue 19 Jul 2011
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Strong regional relationships have seen Dimension Data adopted as a global partner with virtualisation specialists, Citrix.
The partnership will focus on extending the companies ’desktop virtualisation tools, which allow businesses to support and manage different mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.
Dimension Data vice president Microsoft solutions, CurtWheadon, says his firm and Citrix also share strong relationships with Cisco and Microsoft, giving both a strong base for growth.
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