Propalms heats up in South Africa with appointment of prominent virtualization distributor, Phoenix Software.
Posted 26th August 2011
Agreement marks Propalms’ expansion in African market.
Propalms announced in August that it has signed a distribution agreement with Phoenix Software Ltd, a national software distributor with an extensive network of resellers specialising in terminal services and desktop virtualization in South Africa.
Under this agreement, Phoenix Software will provide Propalms’ solutions to value-added resellers, system integrators and hosting providers that specialise in application deployment solutions and desktop virtualization. Propalms hopes to achieve a 10% market share in the VDI sector in South Africa, establishing itself in this expanding market.
“This agreement has come at an opportune moment and we look forward to rapidly expanding our VDI client base in South Africa with Phoenix Software” stated Owen Dukes; CEO Propalms Limited.
A closer look at the products
Propalms TSE, VDI and VPN simplify management and reduce the cost of delivering applications and virtual desktops; thus bringing these revolutionary technologies to the masses and making them accessible to SME’s and larger organisations. Desktop virtualization aims at reducing maintenance costs, which can account for up to 80% of the total cost of purchasing a piece of hardware and Propalms VPN brings unrivalled remote access to these facilities, allowing users to connect to their applications/ personal desktop from any device and any location.
CEO of Phoenix Software, Simon Campbell-Young adds that Propalms is a great addition to the best-of-breed solutions the company offers. “We pride ourselves on offering the best solutions to our customers, and our partnership with Propalms will only enhance our existing offering. VDI is the next wave of IT advancement. It is going to affect everyone who uses a computer on a day-to-day basis because VDI makes business, environmental, and financial sense. This is especially relevant locally, where energy savings have become a business necessity.”
About Phoenix Software Ltd
Phoenix Software, a division of the Phoenix Distribution group of businesses, is a software republishing and value added distribution business that supplies a wide range of software products and accessories to distribution and retail partners. These products include retail, OEM, education and licensing offerings from a software perspective, as well as video gaming and GPS devices in terms of hardware. The company has an ongoing mission to bring leading-edge products to the marketplace in a timely and professional manner, while offering excellent price/performance ratios. Founded in September 1999, Phoenix Software focuses on niche software that is aimed at specific vertical markets, as well as video gaming and iPod accessories.
Phoenix Software’s product range includes titles from leading vendors such as AVG, Ability, ArcSoft, Aspyr, Encyclopedia Britannica, Elonex, Exspect, Feral, iKlear, Individual Software, ISLight, Kaspersky, MR Site, Nero, Navigon, Pinnacle Systems, Oregon Scientific, Punch Software, Roxio, UniBlue, Lavasoft, Sony Creative Software, Transparent Language, Tuneup Utilities, Parallels, Rebit, NCH, Zemana, Zoner, Iolo, Filestream, and Large Software.
The Phoenix Distribution group has a global footprint. Phoenix Software is represented in the UK and Europe via a wholly -owned subsidiary, PX Software (PTY) Ltd.
About Propalms Ltd
Propalms is a global provider of application delivery, secure remote access and desktop virtualization infrastructure. Propalms works closely with technology partners and value added distributors across the globe, providing high quality, easy to use solutions at the right price. Propalms continually upgrades and updates its products so that today’s solutions can address the problems of tomorrow.
Founded in 2005, Propalms is now represented in over 45 countries world-wide and gaining international recognition as a leading player in the application delivery and virtualization market.
