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Are you selling VMware Infrastructure 3 in a competitive deal? Has your customer asked how to differentiate VMware Infrastructure 3 from other solutions? Logon to Partner Cental to watch our presentation and learn the framework to position VMware Infrastructure 3 and present a comprehensive overview of its advantages over other solutions.

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How does VMware Infrastructure 3 differentiate from Citrix XenServer 5? What are the key benefits that VMware Infrastructure 3 offers and why a customer should choose VMware Infrastructure 3 instead of Citrix XenServer 5?

Logon to Partner Central and learn about the key advantages of VMware Infrastructure 3 over Citrix XenServer 5.

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Don't miss the joint vmLIVE between VMware and Cisco showcasing how Cisco's WAAS solution is enabling the extension and optimization of virtual desktop (VDI) deployments. This joint session addresses the protocol, acceleration which has limited long distance VDI deployments. Also featured:

- How the WAAS fits into Cisco's solutions
- For joint partners, how to leverage the current solution to increase VDI opportunities
- For VMware-only partners, fast track overview of how to join the Cisco partner program

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Time: 8:30 am Pacific Standard Time (GMT -08:00, San Francisco)
11:30 am Eastern Standard Time (GMT -05:00, New York)
4:30 pm GMT (GMT 00:00, London)

Duration: 1 hour

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The new VMware View Infrastructure Pilot Service helps customers evaluate the feasibility of a virtual desktop solution by clearly defining the objectives, success criteria and testing methodologies. Resellers may sell this service leveraging VMware Consulting and Training Credits.

Learn more about the Pilot Service.

How does VMware ESXi differentiate from Microsoft Hyper-V Server? What are the key benefits that VMware ESXi offers and why should a customer choose VMware ESXi instead of Microsoft Hyper-V Server?

Logon to Partner Central and learn about the top reasons to select VMware ESXi over Microsoft Hyper-V Server.

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Symantec is now offering US and Canadian partners double points on all sales of eligible Symantec Backup Exec products. Earn a 10% rebate, or 15% if you are an SMB Specialist.

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Together virtualization and data protection create hot new opportunities for the channel. Now, to make it easier for our mutual partners to realize the market opportunity, Symantec and VMware have joined forces on a unified channel partner initiative. Join us for a webcast on December 12 and learn:

• How the Symantec Aspire Rebate Program and VMware Alliance Affiliate Programs align
• Why your customers are turning to VMware and Symantec Backup Exec
• What revenue generating opportunities are offered with the programs
• How you can earn double Aspire Rebate points with every Backup Exec sale

Date: Friday, December 12, 2008

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

Speakers:    Steve Andrews, Director, Alliance Affiliate Program, VMware
                        Monica Girolami, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Symantec

Registration: Click here to register for this webcast

Register today to ensure you are on the forefront of the virtual data protection market opportunity.

For more information on the Symantec Aspire Rebate Program, click here.

With a global economic recession forecasted for 2009 and 71% of CIOs anticipating flat or decreasing IT budgets, virtualization is the top priority in today's tough economic environment. VMware provides the highest ROI and continues to be the #1 sotware investment for CIOs in a tough economy . Log onto Partner Central and learn how VMware decreases operating costs, reduces energy consumption and beats the competition.

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Want to be a trusted advisor to your customers? Join this VMLive and learn the real differences behind the virtualization technologies on the market. In this weekly session, our competitive experts provide up to date competitive information that will allow you to differentiate VMware solutions and win business.

December 10: 9:30 AM PST, 12:30 PM EST

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