Ingram Launches Virtual Partner Training

Written by The VAR Guy 1
July 7, 2008

During the holiday weekend, The VAR Guy got a tip that Ingram Micro was about to launch “Live Online” training, certifications and virtual labs. The effort, driven by Ingram’s VPN Dynamics subsidiary, seeks to save partners time, money and travel costs. Here’s a bit more on the news.

The technical training, certifications and virtual labs will cover solutions from Citrix Systems, CheckPoint Software Technologies, Juniper Networks, Meru, SonicWALL, VMware and Websense, according to a draft Ingram Micro press release that’s expected to hit the wires July 7. Partners can get more info by visiting www.vpndynamics.com.

According to the draft release, the live online courses are conducted in real-time and led by highly trained instructors, and include 24 hours of sandbox time so participants can demo the equipment at leisure.

The VAR Guy wonders if or when technologies such as TelePresence will help to drive the online training. He also wonders if on-demand software companies that serve colleges will begin to influence distance learning in the high-tech market.

Regardless, Ingram’s VPN Dynamics effort is here today.