INDIANAPOLIS – March 19, 2024 — Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced finalists for the 2024 Scale Computing Platform Summit Awards. Winners will be announced at the Scale Computing Platform Summit (Platform//2024), held April 16-18, 2024 at Resorts World Las Vegas. The second annual event is open to all Scale Computing customers, partners, and technology alliances.

The Scale Computing Platform Summit Awards recognize transformational leadership among Scale Computing Partners, Customers, and Technology Alliances. Finalists were placed into award categories based on demonstrated excellence in three key areas: innovation, collaboration, and growth.

A new category being introduced at the Scale Computing Platform 2024 is the “Customer Heroes Advocating Market Performance” CHAMP award. These Scale Computing customers partner with Scale Computing to share their SC//Platform use cases and success stories with the market at large. These Scale Computing CHAMP advocates leverage their collaboration with Scale Computing and its innovative technology to achieve results more accessible and faster, even when local IT resources are scarce. Scale Computing CHAMPS helps lead their organization to success by guaranteeing their IT infrastructure is highly reliable and available.

The 2024 Platform Summit Awards finalists include:

Partner Awards

Outstanding Partner Momentum Award

• Five Star Technology Solutions
• RMON Networks
• Clear Sky Tech
• Natrix Technologies
• Mobius
• Tarsus Distribution

Edge Pioneer Partner Of The Year

• X10 Technologies
• ePlus

Scale Computing Partner Of The Year – Domestic

• KT Connections
• Link Computer Corporation
• EOS Systems
• CDW
• Elevity
• Turn Key Solutions
• AmeriTech Pro

Scale Computing Partner Of The Year – International

• X10 Technologies – Philippines
• Boston Server & Storage Solutions GmbH
• Servix Informatica
• ET Works
• Digitec ICT Ltd.
• Belvoir Valley Solutions Limited

Distribution Partner Of The Year – Domestic

• Climb Channel Solutions
• Ingram Micro

Distribution Partner Of The Year – International

• Synetcom Philippines
• Titan Data Solutions Limited
• Portland Europe
• Africa Plus Distribution Direct

MVP Sales

• Greg Simmons, Five Star Technology Solutions
• William Edwards, International Data Link
• Scott Armitage, New Cyber Source
• Dan Guelich, Link Computer Corporation
• Eric Rivest, Natrix
• Jon Moore, ET Works
• Cali Manding, X10 Technologies – Philippines
• Wolfgang Zugarav, Boston

MVP Technical

• Matt Gaudu, International Data Link
• Ryan Fackey, ProSource
• Don Junker, Tiber Creek Consulting
• David Van Remortel, CONNEX
• Josh Moore, Elevity
• Gary Beck, Beck Computer Systems

• Mike Ross, Holistec
• Lyndon Villas, Synetcom

MSP Leadership

• KT Connections
• PCS, Inc.
• RBS Managed IT Services
• Elevity
• 365IT (UPONSCALE)
• Enchacloud

Customer Awards

IT Leadership In Edge

• In-N-Out Burger
• Harrison Steel Castings Co.
• Seaspan Ship Management
• Delhaize

IT Leadership In Data Center

• Central Bancorp
• Central Florida Electric Cooperative Inc.
• City of Woodstock
• CKenergy Electric Cooperative
• Community Health Connections
• Elder Outreach Administrative Solutions
• Infinity Natural Resources
• Lakeland School Corporation
• Lithion Battery, Inc.
• Machen McChesney
• Martell Sales and Service
• PB2 Architects
• Rhode Island Credit Union
• State Bank of Southern Utah
• Thompson IG
• Town of Kennebunk
• Virginia Tech

Scale Computing Champions

• Anthony Horzempa, Senior Project Analyst, Syracuse University
• Shane Rogers, IT Director, The Harrison Steel Castings Co.
• Tim Bramham, Director of Technology, Kingston Police
• Wally Wheadon, Director, IT Infrastructure, Ventura Foods
• Kevin Moreland, Department of Information Technology, Summit County Board of Elections
• John Stuplich, System Admin, Kolbe Windows & Doors

Technology Alliance Awards

Scale Computing added three new awards to honor its Technology Alliances this year. Those awards include:

Tech Leadership Award: Acknowledging the sponsor who has shown exemplary leadership and vision in the tech industry. Nominees include:

• Opentext
• Acronis
• Mako Networks
• Lenovo
• Simply NUC
• Eaton

Marketing Innovator Award: Honoring the sponsor who has demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in utilizing meet-in-channel strategies to drive business growth and engagement with partners. Nominees include:

• Simply NUC
• Eaton
• Mako Networks
• Lenovo

Partnership Excellence Award: Celebrating the sponsor who has formed outstanding partnerships and collaborations within the tech and partner community. Nominees include:

• Eaton
• Mako Networks
• Lenovo
• Simply NUC
• Dell

Platform//2024 is an immersive three-day event featuring educational sessions, thought leadership panels, Scale Computing company updates and insights, advanced training opportunities, and ample networking. Discussions will explore the latest advancements in virtualization technology, edge computing, hybrid cloud, AI, automation, data security, and more. This year’s program includes a speaker lineup of technology leaders from key Scale Computing customers and partners who will offer expert insights around their direct experience with Scale Computing, including use cases and benefits of the infrastructure technology. Speakers include:

• Jonny Smith — CEO, SimplyNUC
• Flavio Bonomi — Digital Transformation Executive & Solutions Architect, Accenture
• Brian Chambers — Chief Architect, Chamber of Secrets
• Andy Brauer — CTO, Encha Cloud
• Tim Bramham — Director of IT, Kingston Police
• Simon Gamble — President and Co-Founder, Mako Networks
• Steven Henshaw — Senior R&D Engineer, Large Fast Casual Restaurant Chain
• Anthony Horzempa — Senior Project Analyst, Syracuse University
• Frédéric Masson — CEO, UPONSCALE and 365IT
• John Stuplich — System Administrator, Kolbe Windows and Doors

“At Scale Computing, the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and growth permeates everything we do, fueling both our internal culture and our partnerships,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. “The Platform Summit Awards finalists embody these values by consistently pushing boundaries and driving positive outcomes for their organizations. We’re thrilled to recognize and celebrate their achievements in Las Vegas this year. Platform Summit is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for knowledge sharing, connection, and collective advancement. We look forward to welcoming and celebrating our community of customers, partners, and technology alliances at this year’s event.”

To learn more about the conference and to register for Platform//2024, please visit the Scale Computing Platform Summit event website.

INDIANAPOLIS – February 5, 2024 – Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Scott Mann, global channel chief and vice president of sales, to its 2024 list of 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs. The list is an elite subset of the prestigious 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

The company also recently announced the second annual Scale Computing Platform Summit
(Platform//2024) event, April 16-18, 2024 at Resorts World in Las Vegas. The event is open to all Scale Computing customers, partners, and technology alliances.

The esteemed 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs list spotlights individuals who have achieved remarkable professional and channel accomplishments. Their exceptional leadership and influence plays a significant role in shaping the future of the IT community, fostering innovation, and supporting the success of solution providers.

Mann has been named a Channel Chief for six consecutive years for his leadership within the Scale Computing Partner Community. In 2023, he continued to grow Scale Computing’s channel team and spearheaded the company’s growth initiatives across all international markets, while overseeing the global channel. Over the past year, Scale Computing achieved growth in revenue from both existing and net new business and expanded key global partnerships. Recently the company also announced a new partner promotion for customers look to migrate from VMware to Scale Computing Platform, receiving a 25% discount on Scale Computing software and services, as well as free migration tool access, complimentary Scale Computing Advanced Training Certification, and a free registration pass to the upcoming Scale Computing customer and partner event, Platform//2024. Additionally, Mann oversaw the launch of Scale Computing’s Partner Services Network designed to provide customers with a global services network.

Mann’s recognition as Channel Chief is another channel award recognition for Scale Computing coming on the heels of its 2023 CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) award wins in both the Converged/Hyperconverged Infrastructure and the Multicloud Software Platforms categories. The Channel Company also honored the Scale Computing Partner Community with a 5-star rating in the 2023 CRN Partner Program Guide and named Scale Computing Fleet Manager a 2023 CRN Tech Innovator Award winner in the Edge Computing/Internet of Things category.

“No one deserves this recognition more than Scott, as he is crucial in not only expanding Scale Computing’s channel team, but also growing our partner community while maintaining the customer excellence our partners have come to expect. We look forward to continuing to grow our partner base in 2024 by offering innovative and scalable solutions as more and more organizations turn to edge computing to capture data at its creation source,” said Dave Hallmen, chief revenue officer, Scale Computing.

“I’m honored to be named one of CRN’s 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs again this year and am excited to continue leading our channel efforts in 2024. Scale Computing is proud to be a channel-first organization and my priority remains ensuring that our partners find us to be the easiest and most productive solution in their portfolio. Considering the current state of the virtualization market, it would be an honor to show the partners out there what Scale Computing can do for them,” said Mann.

CRN’s 2024 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN^® Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.

INDIANAPOLIS – February 6, 2024 – Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced the speaker lineup for its Scale Computing Platform Summit (Platform//2024). The second annual event, held April 16-18, 2024 at Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV, is open to all Scale Computing customers, partners, and technology alliances.

Platform//2024 will feature insightful Scale Computing company updates, networking opportunities, and educational and best practices sessions with industry-leading speaker presentations. The event will consist of both live and virtual sessions, with agenda topics including the power of automation and security, data protection, hybrid cloud, edge computing, and more. This year’s program features a curated speaker lineup of technology leaders from key Scale Computing customers who will offer expert insights on the use of virtualization technology, artificial intelligence, automation, and more. Presenters will discuss their direct experience with Scale Computing, use cases, and benefits of the infrastructure technology. This year’s speakers include:

• Syracuse University
  — Tony Horzempa, Senior IT Systems Engineer
• Kingston Police — Tim Bramham, Director of IT
• ABSA Bank — Arthur Tembe, Head of Information Technology
• Chamber of Tech Secrets — Brian Chambers, Chief Architect

“We are delighted to welcome our valued customers, partners, and colleagues back to Las Vegas for Platform//2024,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder, Scale Computing. “Last year’s summit was a resounding success, convening over 1,000 attendees from across the globe. Building upon that momentum, we are excited to bring together twice the attendees and present a program that delves deeper into the transformative power of edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconvergence solutions. This year’s Platform Summit will be an unparalleled experience, featuring a speaker lineup of our esteemed customers and colleagues at the forefront of these critical technologies. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 2024 event.”

Over 2,300 attendees are expected at this Platform Summit, including Scale Computing customers and its reseller and technology alliance partners. Leaders from Scale Computing will share insights into the company’s Product Roadmap, as well information about Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) and its other products and services. The conference will also offer networking opportunities, an awards reception, and Scale Computing Advanced Training to provide customers and partners with a deep dive into the advanced technical and theoretical features of SC//HyperCore. The Keynote address will be delivered on April 17th by Brian Chambers.

Current sponsors of the 2024 Scale Computing Platform Summit include Mako Networks, Simply NUC, OpenText, Dell, Climb Channel Solutions, Eaton, Lenovo, The Channel Company, and Ingram Micro. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Platform//2024, please email platform@scalecomputing.com.

To register for this year’s conference, visit the Platform//2024 event website. More information about event speakers can be found on the Platform Summit Speakers page.

Easy Migration for VMware Customers Made Easier with 25% Software and Services Discount

INDIANAPOLIS – January 30, 2024 — Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced its VMware Rip & Replace Promotion for partners transitioning their business from VMware. Scale Computing partners bringing customers looking to migrate from VMware to Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) will receive a 25% discount on Scale Computing software and services, as well as free migration tool access and complimentary Scale Computing Advanced Training Certification, and a free registration pass to the Scale Computing customer and partner event, Platform 2024.

With the Broadcom acquisition of VMware complete, early this month Broadcom made the significant move of terminating the VMware Partner Program. Beginning February 5, Broadcom plans to move select VMware partners to its new invitation-only channel program and take approximately 2000 of VMware’s top customers direct. These changes have led to palpable frustration among partners as well as customers, many of whom face a painful transition from working with partners who will lose their status in Broadcom’s new channel program. Broadcom also announced the move to software licenses, meaning customers will soon see all VMware products sold on subscriptions and offered only in product bundles, potentially raising costs and forcing them to acquire software they do not need.

“Scale Computing is and always has been a channel-first company, and we stand ready to offer partners a superior solution and a transformative experience with SC//Platform, our hyperconverged virtualization platform,” stated Jeff Ready, CEO and cofounder of Scale Computing. “Scale Computing’s user-friendly interface eliminates the need for specialized virtualization knowledge. It can be set up in minutes, is self-healing, and features like automated backups, resource allocation, and scaling enable simplified ongoing management — reducing the burden on IT staff and making it ideal for organizations of all sizes to manage a complex virtualization environment. With our exclusive VMware Rip & Replace promotional discount, we’re offering partners and their customers a strategic advantage in navigating the current industry upheaval.”

Scale Computing replaces existing infrastructure and enables enterprises to run applications and process data outside centralized data centers, at the edge of their networks, closest to where data is created and utilized. Combining simplicity and ease of use with an ability to scale, Scale Computing takes a hyperconverged approach that provides a streamlined path to virtualization that is simple, secure, and reliable. Virtualization software and appliances are based on patented technologies designed from the ground up to minimize infrastructure complexity and cost. With SC//Fleet Manager, the industry’s first cloud-hosted monitoring and management tool built for hyperconverged edge computing infrastructure at scale, customers can quickly identify areas of concern using a single pane of glass, scaling from 1 to over 50,000 clusters. Zero-touch provisioning allows administrators to centrally monitor and manage hundreds or thousands of distributed edge infrastructure deployments with few or no on-site IT personnel, and Secure Link provides cloud-like simplicity for administrators.

“Today’s landscape is changing rapidly and businesses are increasingly looking for alternatives that offer enhanced features, cost-effectiveness, and simplicity rather than the time-consuming management, recurring downtime, and pricey licensing agreements they’ve come to find with VMware,” said Scale Computing’s Scott Mann, global channel chief and vice president, sales. “With Scale Computing, customers of all sizes get robust virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure without breaking the bank. Our predictable and transparent pricing model simplifies budgeting and reduces the risk of unexpected expenses associated with complex licensing structures like those many VMware customers are grappling with. Scale Computing enables customers to reduce Total Cost of Ownership by 40%, reduce downtime by up to 90%, and manage an entire infrastructure from a single pane of glass. Our Rip & Replace promotion makes it easier than ever to make the switch.”

With Scale Computing’s limited-time VMware Rip & Replace promotion, partners bringing customers looking to migrate from VMware to SC//Platform will receive a 25% discount on Scale Computing software and services, free access to Scale Computing’s migration tool, and a free Scale Computing Advanced Training Certification. To learn more about the promotion, click here.

INDIANAPOLIS – January 9, 2024 — Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced a new campaign aimed at helping IT leaders looking to build IT resilience with native, built-in data protection and disaster recovery capabilities. 

In 2023, the average cost of a data breach globally reached an all-time high of $4.45 million. This represents a 2.3% increase from 2022 and a 15.3% rise from 2020. Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) makes it easier to shield businesses from malicious and accidental incidents alike, ensuring maximum security and uptime. By combining SC//Platform with the company’s new Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Planning Service, available on a subscription basis, organizations establish a comprehensive and regulated plan for responding to unforeseen downtime.

“No matter the size or industry of a business, downtime, data loss, and data corruption can have a serious and long-lasting impact on both the bottom line and the reputation of an organization. It is imperative in today’s complex IT and security landscapes for companies to establish IT resilience. IT leaders around the globe are defending their data with the native, built-in data protection and disaster recovery capabilities of Scale Computing Platform. Our innovative solutions ensure that critical systems are protected, validated, tested, and ready for recovery anytime,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

SC//Platform brings simplicity, high availability, and scalability together, replacing the existing infrastructure for running virtual machines in a single, easy-to-manage platform. IT leaders from across the globe defend their data with the native, scalable, data and ransomware protection of SC// Platform, the industry-leading Hyperconvergence and Edge Computing platform.

Join the Scale Computing team for a discovery meeting to learn about SC//Platform data protection. For a limited time, the company is gifting a Garmin Dash Cam 66W — featuring an extra-wide 180-degree field of view that captures and saves important details in 1440p HD video — when you receive a generated, customized quote. Complete the form to schedule your discovery meeting with the team and begin your journey to bulletproofing your IT infrastructure.

To learn more about the award-winning SC//Platform, please visit scalecomputing.com/sc-platform.