In my first blog around resolving converged complexity, I took a look at the traditional FlexPod sales model, and while giving due credit to the tremendous value FlexPod has brought to our partners and customers, I also briefly described some challenges brought on by the flexibility of the technology model and the real-time involvement of multiple entities in the sales process.  Here, in Part 2, we’ll explore how the FSA One Frameworks initiative from Avnet, NetApp, and Cisco offers reseller partners a whole new FlexPod sales motion, relieving and removing most of the complexity and delay sometimes experienced in the traditional model.

A large percentage of IT resources and budgets are spent on infrastructure management and maintenance. Learn how you can get the most out of your converged infrastructure and beat the competition with FSA One Frameworks in this #90SecondSolution featuring Avnet Solutions Manager, Bruce Gilroy.

“So which converged infrastructure stack should I hang my hat on?  Which is the best one?  Which one is growing in the market?  Which one will still be around in a few years? Which suppliers are really supporting the channel?  Where should we invest our resources and focus, you know we want to grow our revenue and customer base, right?  And margin, we need to be profitable, of course…”

Why FSA One Frameworks? A Little Background and Perspective