The new relationship augments Dell’s portfolio of consulting services available for Microsoft enterprise server products by naming Avanade a preferred consulting provider for Dell customers implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter on PowerEdge(TM) 8450 servers. Additionally, it strengthens Dell’s portfolio of consulting services available for Microsoft .NET enterprise server products, including Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000, Microsoft Commerce Server 2000, Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 and Microsoft SQL Server 2000. Avanade offers a focused skill set and full range of services for the entire Microsoft enterprise platform.
Today’s announcement enhances Dell’s existing Windows 2000 Datacenter program, which combines Microsoft’s robust operating system and Dell’s rigorously tested, reliable and scaleable enterprise-class PowerEdge 8450 Servers and PowerVault(TM) Storage, extensive consulting, installation, and Premier Enterprise Support services. The Dell Windows 2000 Datacenter program is geared specifically for organizations implementing and managing large enterprise applications.
