Cloud Infrastructure and Management Promotions

NEW – 50% off vCenter Operations Management Advanced Edition

• May 1, 2012 – September 15, 2012
• Save 50% when you purchase vCenter Operations Management Advanced Edition.  Do you need high performance and resource efficiency in your vSphere environments?  Purchase now and save more than $1,500.

NEW – 25 Free Training Credits with vCenter Operations Management Enterprise Edition

• May 1, 2012 – September 15, 2012
• Receive 25 education credits ($2500 value) with a purchase of vCenter Operations Management Enterprise Edition licenses.  Limit one per customer.

Free Training with vSphere Acceleration Kit with Management

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Free Instructor-Led Training ($3,500 value) with Purchase of Any vSphere Acceleration Kit with Management!

vSphere Essentials to Essentials Plus with VSA Upgrade

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Upgrade to VMware vSphere Essentials Plus with vSphere Storage Appliance for 35% off list price and save more than $2,700.

vSphere Essentials Plus to Enterprise Acceleration Kit Upgrade

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Upgrade to VMware vSphere Enterprise Acceleration Kit for 30% off List Price and save more than $4,500.

Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery for Small Sites and Large Sites

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Small Sites – Receive 40% off a 75-VM pack of SRM Standard and vCOps Enterprise for customers with up to 75 VMs
• Large Sites – Receive 75 VMware Training Credits with every 75-VM pack of the Business Production Bundle Purchased.

Cloud Application Platform Promotions

Hyperic to vFabric Application Performance Manager

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• For a limited time,if you own vFabric Hyperic with a valid SnS contract can upgrade their web infrastructure monitoring solution to include the critical real-time perspective on application performance to better manage SLAs and user experience for applications running in the cloud delivered by vFabric Application Performance Manager

Desktop and End User Computing Promotions

Free 50-user license for Horizon Application Manager

• February 23, 2011 – June 15, 2012
• Purchase vSphere Essentials Plus or higher edition and receive a 50-user license for Horizon Application Manager 1.5 plus one year of Basic Support and Subscription (SnS) at no additional charge.

VMware View 500 Pack & 250 Pack Promotions

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Get 25% off the license list price for a 500 pack View Premier or 18% off the license list price for a 250 pack View Premier.

If you would like to take advantage of any of these promotions, please e-mail insidesales@egroup-us.com or contact us at1-877-eGROUP-1.

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Cisco has recently released the NEW M3 Smart Play bundles that everyone has been anxiously awaiting! Before I jump right into all of the details about the new M3 Servers, I want to highlight that all of the previous M2 Smart Play bundles have been extended until 7/28/2012.  I have two previous blogs that can give you a refresher on what is included in the M2 Smart Play Bundles. “The New and Enhanced Q3 Cisco Smart Play Bundles are now available” (Click Here) and “Cisco has Exciting Additions to Their Smart Play Program (Click Here).

UCS Smart Play Bundle Summary

New M3-Based Smart Play Promotions

The Smart Play UCS M3 B-Series Bundles have (3) B200 Blade Server options that range from an Entry to a Performance Bundle.  Once again, Cisco provides the option to purchase these Smart Play bundles “with” or “without” hard drives to meet faster delivery times for customers who wish to boot their UCS from SAN.  The Smart Play UCS M3 C-Series Bundles have (2) options which include the new C220 (1-Rack-Unit) and C240 (2-Rack-Unit) Rack Mount Servers.  All of the Cisco M3 Servers in the Smart Play Bundles include the latest Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family which delivers significant performance to any Data Center.

• Cisco UCS B200 M3 Blade Server: The enterprise-class Cisco UCS B200 M3 server provides performance, versatility, and density in a half-blade form factor, delivering balanced, industry-leading density through its 24 DIMM slots and up to 80 gigabits of I/O bandwidth. Greater density, performance and bandwidth mean business applications can run faster, more cost-effectively, and more efficiently.
• UCS C220 M3 Rack Server: The Cisco UCS C220 M3 Rack Server is a one-rack-unit (1RU) server designed for performance and density for a wide range of business workloads, from Web services to distributed databases.
• UCS C240 M3 Rack Server: The Cisco UCS C240 M3 Rack Server is a two-rack-unit (2RU) server designed for both performance and expandability over a wide range of storage-intensive infrastructure workloads, from big data to collaboration.

For further information and pricing on these Cisco Smart Play Bundle Promotions, please email insidesales@eGroup-us.com or call 1877-eGroup-1

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VMware has developed a NEW way to simplify management of your product licenses and support by creating a single portal to manage everything.  Have you ever got frustrated trying to access multiple sites using multiple logins?  Have problems accessing and managing your VMware license?   Well, the New My VMware Portal will radically improve the way you manage your VMware product licenses and support.   Using this new, integrated, account-based site, you can view and manage your product licenses and support through step-by-step screens for faster access to critical functions. My VMware provides easy, logical navigation to the information you need, and the tasks you need to perform.

  Simplified – My VMware presents your products, license keys and Support Requests at the account level instead of by individual email address. If you have multiple accounts, you can easily toggle between them using a dropdown account menu, without ever having to leave the site.

Streamlined – My VMware lets you complete tasks quickly using intuitive navigational features such as dropdown menus, breadcrumbs and easy-to-read buttons. All your information is viewable from a central, customizable home page. And, you can quickly submit Support Requests through My VMware with a few clicks.

Flexible – My VMware lets you quickly access and manage your license keys using a logical folder-based organization system. Arrange them the way you like—it’s your choice. Delegate permissions to individual users within your organization as you see fit, and manage your account information the way that makes sense to you.

My VMawre will transform the way your organization works with VMawre.  Is your organization already set up for My VMware?  If not, Click Here to register.  If you have any questions or need assistance with getting set up with the My VMware Portal, please email insidesales@egroup-us.com or call 1877-eGroup-1.

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Cisco has recently announced NEW additions to their Q3 Cisco Smart Play bundles. Now until July 28, 2012, there are (8) extensively discounted Single Expansion UCS B-Series Blade Servers and C-Series Rack-Mount Server Packs that are fully configured and ready to be implemented in any data center. This is a great opportunity for any company to experience the next-generation of data center platforms with Cisco’s UCS at an exceptionally low entry point.

NEW B230 & C260 Expansion Packs

Expansion Pack Bundle Description : 8 New bundles have been added to the Q3 Smart Play Program Expansion Packs comprising of (4) B230 blade and (4) C260 rack systems.  The difference between each offering is a combination of type of processor (E7-2870 and E7-2860) and available memory. 

 For further information and pricing on these Cisco Smart Play Bundle Promotions, please email insidesales@eGroup-us.com or call 1877-eGroup-1.

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The VNXe series redefines networked storage for the small business to medium enterprise user, delivering an unequaled combination of enterprise-like features, simplicity, and efficiency. The Data Domain systems have revolutionized disk backup with high-speed, inline deduplication. The Data Domain DD160 is designed for small enterprise data centers and provides the simplicity and efficiency you require

Bundle Descriptions

Bundle 1: Storage and Backup Consolidation Bundle

VNXe3100 – 6TB

     -6x 1TO NL-SAS & 3 Years Maintenance

 DD 160 – 3.5TB

     -Boost/Replication Software & 3 Years Maintenance

Bundle 2: Performance & Simple Storage and Backup Bundle

VNXe33100 – 9TB

     -6 x 600 + 1TO SAS & 3 Years Maintenance

DD 160 – 6TB

     -Boost/Replication Software & 3 Years Maintenance

Combining the VNXe series and the Data Domain DD160 provides simplicity, efficiency, and consolidation. VNXe wizards allow you to quickly and easily provision storage and then easily back up to the DD160 for 10 to 30x data reduction on average. VNXe and Data Domain systems provide you with an ideal solution for your primary and backup storage needs.

If you would like to take advantage of any of these bundles, please e-mail insidesales@egroup-us.com or contact us at1-877-eGROUP-1.

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Cisco has recently announced their Q3 Cisco Smart Play bundles. Now until April 28, 2012 there are (10) extensively discounted UCS B-Series Blade Server and C-Series Rack-Mount Server Bundles that are fully configured and ready to be implemented in any data center. This is a great opportunity for any company to experience the next-generation of data center platforms with Cisco’s UCS at an exceptionally low entry point.

UCS B-Series Smart Play Promo Summary

The Smart Play UCS B-Series Bundles have (4) options that range from an introductory priced B200 bundle to a high performance B230 Bundle which most now include the NEW Cisco 6248 48 Unified Port Fabric Interconnects.  Based on the hard drive restraints experienced around the world, Cisco has now provided the option to purchase these Smart Play bundles “with” or “without” hard drives to meet faster delivery times for customers who wish to boot their UCS from SAN.

Single Expansion Blade-Pack

The (4) Smart Play Expansion Blade Packs will not ship with an HDD or SSD; they must be ordered separately.  Cisco is also enforcing a 5 limit purchase of any Smart Play Bundle during this promotion period, which can include any combination of Smart Play bundles or Expansion blades.

UCS C-Series Smart Play Promo Summary

The Smart Play UCS C-Series Bundles have (2) options that are equally priced to be among the most competitive price point in the market. These C-Series Smart Play Bundles have both the C200 and C210 Rack Mount Servers and all include the P81E Virtual Interface Card.

For further information and pricing on these Cisco Smart Play Bundle Promotions, please email insidesales@eGroup-us.com or call 1877-eGroup-1.

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Cloud Infrastructure and Management Promotions

Free Training with vSphere Acceleration Kit with Management

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Free Instructor-Led Training ($3,500 value) with Purchase of Any vSphere Acceleration Kit with Management!

vSphere Essentials to Essentials Plus with VSA Upgrade

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Upgrade to VMware vSphere Essentials Plus with vSphere Storage Appliance for 35% off list price and save more than $2,700.

vSphere Essentials Plus to Enterprise Acceleration Kit Upgrade

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Upgrade to VMware vSphere Enterprise Acceleration Kit for 30% off List Price and save more than $4,500.

Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery for Small Sites and Large Sites

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Small Sites – Receive 40% off a 75-VM pack of SRM Standard and vCOps Enterprise for customers with up to 75 VMs
• Large Sites – Receive 75 VMware Training Credits with every 75-VM pack of the Business Production Bundle Purchased.

LIMITED TIME – vCenter Operations Management Advanced!

• December 26, 2011 – March 9, 2012
• FREE 25-VM pack license for vCenter Operations Management Advanced edition 5.0 plus one year of Basic Support and Subscription (SnS) at no additional charge with purchase of vSphere, Standard or higher edition.

Cloud Application Platform Promotions

Hyperic to vFabric Application Performance Manager

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• For a limited time,if you own vFabric Hyperic with a valid SnS contract can upgrade their web infrastructure monitoring solution to include the critical real-time perspective on application performance to better manage SLAs and user experience for applications running in the cloud delivered by vFabric Application Performance Manager

Desktop and End User Computing Promotions

VMware View 500 Pack & 250 Pack Promotions

• February 1, 2012 – June 15, 2012
• Get 25% off the license list price for a 500 pack View Premier or 18% off the license list price for a 250 pack View Premier.

Up to 25% off Zimbra Introductory Offer

• November 1, 2011 – March 15, 2012
• Save up to 25% on VMware Zimbra – an innovative, open email and collaboration solution that connects end users to critical data on any device or platform

If you would like to take advantage of any of these promotions, please e-mail insidesales@egroup-us.com or contact us at1-877-eGROUP-1.

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Mondopad Video

Mondopad is built around industry standards and leading technologies from Intel and Microsoft, so upgrading to the latest software and tools has never been so easy.

   -55inch 1080p LCD display with multi-touch overlay

   -High performance Intel i5 PC running Win 7 Pro

   -4 GB memory

   -Intel vPro technology for remote monitoring and management

   -High definition 720p camera with 4 integrated microphones

   -Voice-optimized sound bar for improved dialogue clarity

   -HDMI 1.3, USB x 6, Ethernet x 2, VGA, S-video, component, composite, RS232

   -Full version of Microsoft Office

If you would like more information or pricing please e-mail info@eGroup-us.com  or contact us at 1-877-eGROUP-1.

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 VMware View 500 Pack & 250 Pack Promotions

• Promotion Expires  December 15, 2011
• If you have successfully completed a proof of concept or tested a desktop virtualization environment on a smaller scale you can now move to a large-scale deployment at a lower cost!

 Free vCenter Operations Standard with Qualifying vSphere Purchases

• Promotion Expires December 15, 2011
• Automate your operations management with vCenter Operations.  If you purchase an eligible vSphere 5 Essentials Plus Kit you will receive a 25-VM license pack of VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite Standard 5.0 and a corresponding  (1) year of Basic Support & Subscription (SnS) at no additional charge.

 Free vCenter Chargeback Manager 2.0 with purchase of vSphere

• Promotion Expires December 15, 2011
•  Need help with cost measurement, analysis, and reporting of virtual machines.  Purchase an eligible VMware vSphere 5 product and receive a perpetual license for a 25-VM pack of VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager 2.0 PLUS (1) year of Basic Support and Subscription (SnS) at no additional charge.

 VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise to Enterprise Plus Upgrade

• Promotion Expires December 15, 2011
• Organizations can now enable a policy based, automated data center by upgrading from vSphere Enterprise to vSpere Enterprise Plus for 25% off the list price.

 **SPECIAL OFFER! Free vCenter Operations Management Upgrade**

• Promotion Expires December 31, 2011
• If you have or purchased vCenter Operations Advanced edition with a valid SnS contract by December 15, 2011 will be entitled to a FREE upgrade to vCenter Operations Enterprise.

 VMware vSphere Essentials Plus with the vSphere Storage Appliance – 40% Discount off vSphere Storage Appliance When Purchased in Soft Bundle

• Promotion Expires December 31, 2011
• Purchase VMware vSphere Essentials Plus bundled with vSphere Storage Appliance at 40% off the list price to gain the benefits of live migration and high availability features.

If you would like to take advantage of any of these promotions, please e-mail insidesales@eGroup-us.com or contact us at1-877-eGROUP-1.

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Cisco has decided to extend the Q3 Cisco Smart Play bundles until the end of the year.  Now until December 31, 2011 there are (11) extensively discounted UCS B-Series Blade Server and C-Series Rack-Mount Server Bundles that are fully configured and ready to be implemented in any data center. This is a great opportunity for any company to experience the next-generation of data center platforms with Cisco’s UCS at an exceptionally low entry point.

UCS B-Series Smart Play Promo Summary

The Smart Play UCS B-Series Bundles have (7) options that range from an introductory priced B200 bundle to a high performance B230 Bundle which most now include the NEW Cisco 6248 48 Unified Port Fabric Interconnects

UCS C-Series Smart Play Promo Summary

The Smart Play UCS C-Series Bundles have (2) options that are equally priced to be among the most competitive price point in the market. These C-Series Smart Play Bundles have both the C200 and C210 Rack Mount Servers and all include the P81E Virtual Interface Card.

For further information and pricing on these Cisco Smart Play Bundle Promotions, please email insidesales@eGroup-us.com or call 1877-eGroup-1.

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