No end to global H1 2023 |
Public cloud spending will exceed by 2026 |
Global public cloud infrastructure $120 billion |
The semiconductor shortage is forecasted to remain an issue until at least 2023. Not only does this highlight the need for the security channel to remain agile to respond to external factors at speed, but it also has very immediate implications for the supply chain, delivery times, the ability to invoice, pay out commissions to sales teams, and build positive value-add relationships with customers.
So we have created VirtuallyNOW, to help you:
- Protect your customers with virtualised offerings and protect your pipeline in the face of supply shortages
- Expand your business into the cloud market, and stay profitable and indispensable in a cloud-first world
- Transform your offering aligned to digital transformation by positioning yourself as a cloud consultant
Software solutions benefits
Key benefits for your customers
- Cost-effectiveness – maintain a secure network, with costs based on usage rather than proprietary hardware
- Flexibility – virtualised security functions can follow workloads anywhere while also keeping data secure
- Operational efficiency – centralised software enables rapid scaling and automated security tasks
- Regulatory compliance – software solutions can be 'always up-to-date', so no need to worry about regulatory compliance
Key benefits for you
- Relevance – take advantage of accelerating cloud adoption
- Revenue – unlock predictable recurring revenue streams
- Speed – shorten sales cycles with software offerings
- Simplicity – add value without going on-site
- Budgeting – move sales discussion from budgets to business benefits
Countering common objections
Shifting from a traditional hardware sales model to software can seem daunting. But with our solutions, expertise, vendor relationships, digital tools and service offerings, you can start selling software and become a trusted cloud adviser, protecting your pipeline and expanding into new markets with confidence.
Below are some common objections to shifting to software, along with our solutions to these problems.
Protect
Protect your customers with virtualised offerings and protect your pipeline in the face of supply shortages
Expand
Expand your business into the cloud market, and stay profitable and indispensable in a cloud-first world
Transform
Transform your offering aligned to digital transformation by positioning yourself as a cloud consultant
Why choose Westcon?
Services
Thanks to our cross-vendor expertise, our services pave the way for partners to provide smooth deployments, adoption, maintenance and operation of virtualised or cloud solutions.
Technologies
Our approach to VirtuallyNOW for channel partners is proactive and built on a comprehensive vendor portfolio to meet every security requirement.
Channel focus
As your distribution partner we'll help you navigate vendor programmes, technologies and value-add opportunities better than anyone else.
Solution Lifecycle Management
Our recurring revenue model helps improve customer retention, and maximise adoption, expansion and renewal opportunities. Powerful analytics, automation and expertise enables you to take the right action at the right time.
Westcon i.D – exclusive deep insight prospect profiling
i.D (Intelligent Demand) is an advanced market intel programme using our unrivalled analytics capabilities and market intelligence to build highly targeted demand generation activities that drive measurable business growth.
An on-demand prospect profiling service allows you to access easy-to-interpret, meaningful end-user reports specifically aligned to the business opportunity of:
- virtualisation (Protect)
- cloud migration (Expand)
- cloud leadership (Transform)
Using technographic, firmographic and budgetary intel, this tool will position you as a true adviser and expert – VirtuallyNOW.