• Tarsus Distribution has signed a partnership with Scale Computing to offer its SC//Platform locally.
• The SC//Platform is a competitor to VMware and Scale Computing and promises major reductions in management costs and the total cost of ownership.
• Both parties seem keen to shake up the cloud market in South Africa.

Local technology distributor, Tarsus Distribution has announced that it will be partnering with cloud solutions provider Scale Computing in a bid to offer up more choice for those looking for cloud solutions.

While VMware is usually the first stop for those looking to expand their cloud aspirations, Scale Computing wants to change that. The firm even offers to pay the remainder of your VMware term when switching to its SC//Platform. That’s a bold claim to make as is a downtime reduction of 90 percent a total cost of ownership by 40 percent.

“Our new partnership with Scale Computing is an important step in our efforts to set new standards in IT efficiency and reliability, fostering growth and operational excellence for businesses across our markets. Their focus on practical and reliable computing solutions aligns perfectly with what our partners and their customers need,” explained general manager for enterprise solutions at Tarsus distribution, Alan Hawkins.

The SC//Platform combines simplicity, high-availability, and scalability, replacing existing infrastructure and providing high availability for running virtual machines in a single platform. Regardless of hardware requirements, users can run applications in a fully integrated platform that is designed to run efficiently at the edge from the off.

Tarsus says it’s ready to help customers either move from VMware or help first-timers in the field get started with Scale Platform.

“Scale Computing’s commitment to innovation and reliability has made it a standout provider of edge computing solutions, not just in existing markets, but with great potential for growth in emerging ones,” explains global channel chief and vice president of international sales at Scale Computing, Scott Mann.

“Our partnership with Tarsus Distribution represents a strategic move to extend our reach within greater Southern Africa, a market rich with opportunity. Tarsus Distribution is known for its expertise in logistics and a deep understanding of the local IT landscape. We are confident that this collaboration will deliver unparalleled value to businesses throughout Southern Africa, offering them scalability, operational efficiencies, and cost savings that are critical in today’s fast-paced digital world. We look forward to a successful partnership and to bringing our cutting-edge solutions to more customers across the region,” Mann added.

Tarsus says that Scale Computing’s customers experience a reduction in ongoing management costs of between 60 and 80 percent.

To find out more about Scale Computing through Tarsus, complete the contact form on the Tarsus website here.