NVIDIA has announced the recipients of this year’s NVIDIA Partner Network Awards in the Americas. A few of the 13 winners are repeat champions, such as World Wide Technology and Insight Enterprises, and newcomers, including International Computer Concepts and Sterling.
These awards were unveiled during NVIDIA’s first in-person GTC event in nearly five years, where winners were chosen from a pool of 350 channel partners across North America. The accolades highlight partners demonstrating rapid sales of NVIDIA’s products and services and significant company technology investments.
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Nvidia’s Strategic Recognition
Nvidia’s recognition of its partners coincided with the unveiling of its strategy to fortify and expand its leading position in the AI computing domain. The strategy involves introducing a new line of substantially more potent chips and systems complemented by software to expedite development processes.
According to Craig Weinstein, NVIDIA Americas Channel Chief, the 13 honored partners epitomize swiftly expanding AI enterprises that profoundly understand Nvidia’s comprehensive platform. This platform encompasses GPUs, CPUs, data processing units, DGX systems, and software like Nvidia AI Enterprise.
Weinstein emphasizes that these partners grasp the intricate interplay between Nvidia’s array of products and services and its broader ecosystem. This encompasses collaborations with server OEMs such as Dell Technologies, Lenovo, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise and partnerships with leading cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
Top 13 NVIDIA Partners in the Americas:
1. Lambda
- Top Executive: Stephen Balaban, CEO and Co-founder
- Achievement: Inaugural AI Excellence Partner of the Year award winner for dedication to providing end-to-end AI solutions featuring Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise.
2. World Wide Technology
- Top Executive: Jim Kavanaugh, CEO and Co-founder
- Achievement: Inaugural Enterprise Partner of the Year award winner for leadership and expertise in advancing AI adoption with Nvidia’s systems, networking, and accelerated computing solutions portfolio.
3. Converge Technology Solutions
- Top Executive: Shaun Maine, President and CEO
- Achievement: Recognized with Canadian Partner of the Year and Networking Partner of the Year awards for dedication to Nvidia DGX systems and high-performance networking solutions.
4. CDW
- Top Executive: Christine A. Leahy, President and CEO
- Achievement: Inaugural Financial Services Partner of the Year award winner for ecosystem partnerships and domain expertise in serving financial customers seeking HPC solutions.
5. Deloitte
- Top Executive: Joe Ucuzoglu, Global CEO
- Achievement: Fourth consecutive Global Consulting Partner of the Year award recipient for embracing generative AI and leveraging Nvidia DGX Cloud capabilities.
6. Mark III Systems
- Top Executive: Leslie Powell, CEO and Founder
- Achievement: Healthcare Partner of the Year award winner for utilizing Nvidia healthcare portfolio to support various organizations with infrastructure, software, and cloud technologies.
7. Cambridge Computer Services
- Top Executive: Deena Berton, CEO
- Achievement: Higher Education Partner of the Year award recipient for bringing Nvidia AI solutions to life sciences, education, and research sectors.
8. Sterling
- Top Executive: Brad Moore, CEO
- Achievement: Public Sector Partner of the Year award winner for investing in developing a robust AI practice and collaborating with Nvidia to launch the ARC platform.
9. International Computer Concepts
- Top Executive: Ilya Stolyar, CEO
- Achievement: Rising Star Partner of the Year award winner for growth in developing AI and machine learning solutions for cloud providers and financial services customers.
10. Quantiphi
- Top Executive: Asif Hasan, Co-Founder
- Achievement: Service Delivery Partner of the Year award recipient for commitment to driving the adoption of Nvidia software and hardware in the enterprise.
11. TD Synnex
- Top Executive: Rich Hume, CEO
- Achievement: Distribution Partner of the Year award winner for commitment to building AI business on the Nvidia AI platform.
12. Insight Enterprises
- Top Executive: Joyce Mullen, CEO
- Achievement: Software Partner of the Year award winner for leadership in Nvidia AI Enterprise deployments and innovation labs establishment.
13. Exxact Corporation
- Top Executive: Peter Chen, President
- Achievement: Solution Integration Partner of the Year award winner for expertise in providing end-to-end Nvidia AI and high-performance computing solutions.
In conclusion, Nvidia’s recognition of its top partners in the Americas underscores these companies’ pivotal role in driving the adoption of AI and accelerated computing solutions. Through their dedication, expertise, and innovative approaches, these award-winning partners have demonstrated a deep understanding of Nvidia’s full-stack platform and its potential to transform industries. As Nvidia continues to advance its technology and expand its ecosystem, the collaboration with these esteemed partners will remain integral to shaping the future of AI-driven innovation.
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