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NORTH SIOUX CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA (November 1, 2021) \u2014 Sterling announces that it has successfully achieved Cloud Native VMware Master Services Competency. This competency demonstrates that Sterling is committed to helping organizations accelerate their digital transformations by leveraging their validated services delivery capabilities around advanced VMware technologies.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSterling is committed to VMware’s forward-thinking strategy for data-center and application transformation,\u201d said Sterling Chief Technical Officer Chris Cyr. \u201cVMware is a key strategic partner in our Client-to-Cloud solutions offering. With this new Master Services Competency, we can offer our customers the technical expertise associated throughout this entire adoption lifecycle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cVMware is pleased to recognize Sterling for achieving Cloud Native Master Services Competency. This achievement shows customers that partners like Sterling are dedicated, invested and have validated expertise in advanced VMware technologies,\u201d said Sandy Hogan, SVP of Worldwide Commercial and partner Sales, VMware. \u201cWe value Sterling as a VMware partner and appreciate their efforts in achieving this VMware distinction as they work to increase their service delivery capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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VMware Master Services Competencies are designed to help partners demonstrate customer-centric solutions and technical proficiency, with proven success and expertise in a specialized area of business. VMware partners can achieve Master Services Competencies in seven core business areas. A Master Services Competency in Cloud Native designates partner organizational expertise to run and manage VMware Modern Application solutions. Achieving this competency validates partners’ deep understanding of Kubernetes core concepts and proficiency in networking, security, and application-lifecycle management to ensure the continuous delivery of applications on Kubernetes-based platforms.<\/p>\n

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VMware Partner Connect empowers partners with flexibility to meet customers\u2019 needs, making VMware technologies and services opportunities more accessible. Partners now have an enhanced experience that delivers simplicity, choice, and innovation, and recognizes and rewards partners based on the value they bring to customers.<\/p>\n

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About Sterling<\/strong><\/p>\n

(www.sterling.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

For 25 years, Sterling Computers has been helping to address customers\u2019 most complex information-technology requirements. An award-winning IT-solutions provider and value-added technology reseller plus (VAR+), Sterling offers a streamlined IT experience and a single point of contact for the federal government; state and local governments; education; and commercial businesses. Headquartered in North Sioux City, South Dakota, with seven satellite offices elsewhere, Sterling leverages elite teams across its organization and its superior partnerships to assess, design, implement, and manage long-term scalable IT solutions. With Client to Cloud\u2122 solutions, Sterling delivers a unique value that exceeds customer expectations.<\/p>\n

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VMware, vSphere, Workspace ONE, Horizon, and NSX are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States, and other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sterling Partner Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Steve Van Ginkel<\/p>\n

Senior VP of Partner Alliance, Sterling<\/p>\n

P: (605) 242-4040<\/p>\n

steve.vanginkel@sterling.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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