As technology continues to evolve, growing increasingly complex, it’s no longer enough to just choose the right solution for your environment. You need somebody who knows how to deploy it, how to optimize it, how to bring it to life within your unique technical ecosystem. Professional services help bridge that gap, connecting organizations to expertise, to skilled practitioners who possess the experience and knowhow needed to orchestrate a successful implementation.
In other words, the obtainment of best-in-class technology solutions is no longer the sole determiner of success. The execution of those solutions is just as critical.
And that’s where Sterling™ comes in. It’s our mission to provide top-notch professional services that elevate any IT investment—from hardware to software, from simple run-of-the-mill client procurements to intricate, full-scale deployments within some of the most top-secret, mission-critical environments. We’re tenacious in our pursuit of services mastery, and nowhere is that more evident than in our staff’s recent inclusion within the prestigious Broadcom Knights program.
What are Broadcom Knights?
Culling its members from the best, most capable partners across the globe, Broadcom Knighthood is a premier program designed to spotlight technical champions who have achieved expertise in key solutions and product sets within the Broadcom ecosystem as well as proven themselves, time and again, during customer engagements. Admittance into the program calls for candidates to fulfill rigorous entry requirements, including extensive hands-on training and the attainment of numerous advanced certifications—following the same accreditation process as Broadcom’s own internal teams.
As such, Knights are renowned for their expansive knowledge base, their commitment to collaboration and mentorship, and for their visionary, innovation-minded approach. Often considered “the best of the best,” they’re known as trailblazers in their field: seasoned professionals adept at navigating the complexities of today’s modern IT landscape as well as at driving the industry forward, one project or engagement at a time.
Knighthood is about more than just certifications and the completion of instructional coursework, however. Current and prospective Knights must also consistently demonstrate excellence in their work with clients, delivering superior outcomes amid some of the industry’s most complex, high-stakes enterprise environments. While their knowledge and skills are unquestionably formidable, it’s in the application of those skills where Knights truly shine. By working with vetted experts such as these, customers across all verticals can rest easy in the fact that they’re partnering with sanctioned professionals who possess both the technical acumen and the tactical, in-the-trenches proficiency needed to handle every aspect of a Broadcom deployment.
Meet Sterling’s Knights
Today, Sterling is proud to have two Broadcom Knights on staff: Nathan Bennett, Director of Innovation and Technology; and Julian Gonzalez, Pre-Sales Solutions Architect. Both were inducted into the program for demonstrated mastery in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). With their Knighthood, Bennett and Gonzalez now join an elite cohort of technology experts who can speak to the entire VMware stack, making them trusted advocates with whom organizations can successfully undertake any VMware by Broadcom deployment.
Leaders in every sense of the word, these two are true mainstays for Sterling and for our clients, unrivaled in their ability to help guide organizations through the intricacies of a project or transformation and ensure that the implementation, no matter what form it might take, is executed correctly, from start to finish. Their personal commitment to excellence—both in a technical sense and during their numerous customer engagements—is indicative of the commitment with which Sterling as a whole conducts our business.
Expansive Expertise
Companywide, Sterling boasts 57 certifications across the Broadcom portfolio, including nine under the Virtualization and Cloud Management umbrella. These specializations allow us to address a comprehensive range of customer challenges and requirements. At present, we hold competencies in:
- Avi Load Balancer
- VCF Automation
- VCF Operations
- vDefend + ATP
- vSphere Kubernetes Services (VKS)
- Private AI Services
- VCF Networking (NSX)
- VCF Storage (vSAN)
- VMware Advanced Cyber Compliance
Additionally, we have offerings in Advisory Services, on-demand assessments and health checks, and other assorted implementations across the VMware by Broadcom stack.
The Sterling Advantage
For secure, scalable, and future-ready digital transformation, Sterling is your trusted partner. Leveraging deep technical expertise across multiple domains, our team of elite services professionals (including our two Broadcom Knights) delivers customized solutions built for innovation, resilience, and seamless integration across your infrastructure. Our consultative, results-driven approach spans the entire IT lifecycle, from in-depth assessments and forward-thinking designs to skillful implementations and even robust residency options for long-term support. By partnering with Sterling, you’ll gain strategic insights and end-to-end technology solutions that empower your organization to achieve more.
For more information regarding Sterling’s VMware by Broadcom partnership, please visit our dedicated partner page here.