MONROE, La., March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon
its strong portfolio of managed storage offerings, CenturyLink,
Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced it has joined the NetApp Unified
Partner Program offering NetApp storage solutions designed for
enterprises and small-to-midsized businesses (SMBs) in
multiple market segments including the public sector.
This agreement will enable CenturyLink to provide a range of
NetApp hardware and licensing solutions, including its newly
designed NetApp Flex Pod offering on CenturyLink's world-class
global network, to more customers and partners.
"We're excited to expand our strategic alliance with NetApp as
we continue building our managed services offerings to help
companies achieve success with their digital transformation
projects," said Terence Gleeson,
vice president, Strategic Partner Alliances, CenturyLink.
"Having CenturyLink as part of the NetApp program builds upon
our existing relationship," said Bill
Lipsin, vice president, Global Channels, NetApp. "Joining
the program should enhance CenturyLink's ability to leverage new
opportunities for delivering value-added services, data center
solutions and the customer support needed to thrive in today's
digital transformation."
NetApp and CenturyLink have worked together for several years,
and NetApp is a key storage platform in connection with CenturyLink
Cloud, designed for both public and private clouds. CenturyLink
customers can call (800) 237-8931 or
visit www.centurylink.com to learn more about the
CenturyLink's extensive NetApp-based storage offering.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a global
communications, hosting, cloud and IT services company enabling
millions of customers to transform their businesses and their lives
through innovative technology solutions. CenturyLink offers network
and data systems management, Big Data analytics and IT consulting,
and operates more than 55 data centers in North America, Europe and Asia. The company provides broadband, voice,
video, data and managed services over a robust 250,000-route-mile
U.S. fiber network and a 300,000-route-mile international transport
network. Visit CenturyLink for more information.
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