<strong>Dell Technologies Launches Partner First Strategy for Storage</strong>

Dell Technologies announces its Partner First Strategy for Storage, which designates more than 99 percent of Dell’s customers and potential customers as partner-led for storage sales.

This fresh approach to market engagement leverages the strengths and reach of our partners, synergizing with Dell's exceptional team and comprehensive storage portfolio. This includes top-tier data protection solutions, all aimed at delivering transformative results for our valued customers.

Effective from 7 August 2023, Dell is:

• Compensating Dell sellers more when transacting storage through a partner.

• Quadrupling the number of storage Partners of Record-eligible resale accounts for more predictability of engagement.

Executive quotes:

“Dell’s investment in partnership runs deep. We have decades of experience working with our partner community to accelerate transformation for our customers,” said Michael Dell, chairman and chief executive officer, of Dell Technologies. “The Partner First Strategy for Storage extends our partner commitment and unites the strengths of our partners with the advantages of our world-class team and solutions.”

“An omnichannel business model with a robust partner ecosystem is at the core of Dell’s growth strategy,” said Bill Scannell, president, of Global Sales, and Customer Operations, Dell Technologies. “The Partner First Strategy for Storage will incentivize Dell sellers to work even more closely with partners to acquire new business and deliver the right customer outcomes. It’s a win-win-win for customers, partners, and Dell.”

“Dell is the market leader in Enterprise Storage and best positioned to serve our customers in today’s data-centric world,” said Rola Dagher, global channel chief, Dell Technologies. “We can win more often – and faster – when we work side-by-side with our global partner ecosystem. With 99 percent of our customers and potential customers deemed as a partner first for storage, we’re very clear about our intentions to embrace the channel.” 

“The Partner First Strategy for Storage, including data protection, is a change in our go-to-market strategy designed to fuel continued storage growth in India and around the world,” said Anil Sethi, Vice President & General Manager- Channels India, Dell Technologies. “By further embracing the power of collaboration with our partners, we win more deals and drive better customer outcomes.”