Tek-Tools Joined VMware

Tek-Tools Software, Inc., a provider of IT resource management software solutions, has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver timely, joint solutions to mutual customers.

“We are excited to welcome Tek-Tools as the newest member of the VMware TAP program,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware. “The VMware TAP program offers companies like Tek-Tools the tools and resources they need to develop high-value solutions that meet the needs of our mutual customers.”

“The proliferation of virtualization technologies in the enterprise brings great utilization benefits to customers and a new element to manage in their complex data centers,” said Ken Barth, CEO, Tek-Tools. “Many of our customers are requesting our tools to manage their newly virtualized data centers. Profiler for VMware was introduced in February 2008 and represented 40 percent of all Tek-Tools software licenses sold to new and existing customers in the first quarter. We are excited to join the VMware TAP program to work more closely with VMware. We intend to continue to develop solutions that deliver value to our customers allowing them to adopt virtualization to manage IT assets and maximize resource utilization.”

With more than 650 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.