Data#3 named VMware's APJ solution provider of the year

Data#3 has been named VMware's solution provider partner of the year in the APJ region.

The Brisbane-based IT firm was also a finalist in the global award category at VMware's recent annual partner event in San Francisco.

The award recognises Data#3's expertise across all aspects of VMware solutions.

Data#3 group general manager Laurence Baynham said the award reflected the company's strategy to partner with global leaders. He said the goal of the strategy was to "...consistently provide the best solutions to meet our customers’ needs in a hybrid IT environment."

"After many years of investment in VMware, it is pleasing to see that we have also been acknowledged as a global finalist for this award. This recognition is testament to the strength and ongoing capability of our team in delivering VMware solutions to customers."

VMware Australia & New Zealand managing director Duncan Bennet said the company was dedicated to educating and equipping its partners with the resources they need to master the new reality of the software defined enterprise.

"We are pleased to acknowledge the achievements made in 2013 by our partners within the region. We congratulate Data#3 on winning a VMware Partner Network Award and look forward to our continued mutual success in 2014."