Computacenter is the first EMC partner in the UK to become a Signature Solution Centre Partner, the highest tier of EMC's new Velocity Partner Programme. Computacenter has met a set of criteria which includes expertise in offering and supporting EMC-based solutions, commitment to invest in and operate a Solution Centre and Sales - and pre-Sales technical skills for EMC-Hardware, - software and -services." The Solution Centre will showcase EMC solutions for consolidation, backup, archiving and protection and is a member of the EMC Authorized Services Network (ASN). ASN certification allows Velocity² Signature Solution Center Partners to deliver a range of information infrastructure services, including consulting, integration, and support to own the entire customer relationship lifecycle from support to implementation to management of their EMC solution.

Computacenter has the capabilities to replicate customer environments, tailor specific application solution demonstrations, and conduct solutions training for customers. Computacenter and EMC solutions are backed by stringent testing, seamless partner integration and documented implementation methodologies to reduce complexity and customer risk to ensure fast deployment.

"Our Customers demand best-of-breed technologies that are integrated and well-supported, Computacenter and EMC have consistently demonstrated information infrastructure solutions that meet these needs. The launch of the EMC Signature Solution Centre within Computacenter is a valuable tool which allows us to understand our customers needs and demonstrate exactly how the solution is going work in their environment," said Mike Norris, CEO, Computacenter.