SYNNEX Corporation to Bring Workplace by Facebook to the IT Channel
First U.S. distribution agreement makes next-generation work collaboration tool available to resellers
May 14, 2019, 15:05 ET
LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (from 2019 SYNNEX Catalyst Conference) – SYNNEX Corporation, (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, today announced it has signed the first U.S. distribution agreement to bring Workplace by Facebook to the IT Channel. Workplace combines next-generation technology and easy-to-use features to make business better by creating connect companies where people are closer, teamwork is faster and culture is stronger.
Currently in use by more than two million paying customers, Workplace uses familiar Facebook features like chat, video calling, posts and groups to connect everyone in an organization. In addition to immediate increases in productivity and engagement, Workplace uses smart technology like machine learning to surface relevant content in real-time to employees.
"Adding Workplace is an important step in the evolution of our cloud, mobility and IoT business as well as our commitment to helping customers digitally transform their businesses," Rob Moyer, Senior Vice President, Cloud Services, Mobility, and IoT, SYNNEX Corporation, said in announcing the addition of the revolutionary Workplace platform.
"The immediate value organizations see in this product, coupled with the fact that it is built on intelligent tech, makes it a great option for customers seeking a mobile-first, app-based offering for workplace collaboration," he said. "Workplace brings a new and exciting brand and product to our partners."
"As the global work landscape continues to change and the demand for mobile collaboration and connected teams continues, we're thrilled to partner with a forward-thinking company like SYNNEX. We know that SYNNEX shares our ideals of pushing the envelope of workplace innovation and we're looking forward to working together," said Geoff Perfect, Director Online and Channel, Workplace by Facebook.
Workplace will be available beginning May 20 as part of the rebranded Stellr™ cloud community. With the agreement in place, Workplace becomes a cornerstone to SYNNEX' cloud strategy. SYNNEX announced the rebranding of its cloud and mobility business unit today during its annual Catalyst Conference in Los Angeles.
For more information on Stellr, email [email protected]. To learn more about SYNNEX Corporation, visit www.synnexcorp.com.
About SYNNEX Corporation
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) is a Fortune 200 corporation and a leading business process services company, providing a comprehensive range of distribution, logistics and integration services for the technology industry and providing outsourced services focused on customer engagement to a broad range of enterprises. SYNNEX distributes a broad range of information technology systems and products, and also provides systems design and integration solutions. Concentrix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYNNEX Corporation, offers a portfolio of strategic solutions and end-to-end business services focused on customer engagement, process optimization, technology innovation, front and back-office automation and business transformation to clients in ten identified industry verticals. Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation operates in numerous countries throughout North and South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com.
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