Vertiv, global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, held the Asia Channel Summit 2023 in July at the Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia. The summit theme, Experience Vertiv: Technology Through Impact Solutions, focused on energy-efficient datacentre infrastructure solutions that support customers’ sustainability strategies.
During the gala dinner, thirty-six outstanding partners were recognised for their significant sales and business development achievements in 2022. It also featured classic Balinese sand art entertainment, providing a visual emphasis of the potential of technology and innovation to drive environmentally responsible, long-term goals.
Partners have remarked this event as a great learning experience, especially in light of market dynamics in the region. David Dempsey, Regional Sales Manager from Natural Power Solutions shared, “We gained some valuable perspectives from fellow partners, distributors, and Vertiv representatives across Asia, providing us with insights into the future of the industry. The buzz around AI and ESG discussions were inspiring, as we see these game-changers shaping our industry’s growth in the coming years.”
Vai Le, Associate Director for Channel at Vertiv ANZ said, “The Asia Channel Summit in Bali proved to be a success, bringing together industry leaders and partners to explore new opportunities and strengthen the ever-evolving tech landscape within Australia and New Zealand.”
The summit hosted more than 200 attendees across Asia to experience how Vertiv’s wide range of data centre and IT solutions support the Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG goals of organisations.
“This year, we took the Asia Channel Summit as an opportunity to recognise and connect with all our valued partners in the region while helping them experience how Vertiv creates long-term, positive impact on businesses, the society, and the environment. Our partners play a crucial role in expanding the reach of Vertiv solutions, which help companies achieve their sustainability goals regarding energy and water efficiency,” said Daniel Sim, Senior Director for channel business at Vertiv Asia.
A highlight of the plenary session was a key partner presentation on how collaboration can drive leading-edge technologies and business growth to end customers. Jacinta Quah, vice president, Infrastructure Solutions Group at Dell Technologies shared with the delegates how Vertiv solutions contributed to the success of its data centre project for a licensed wealth management company. “The symbiotic partnership with Vertiv and the Dell relationship with the customer and partner was the key winning point,” said Quah.
The delegates also had a tour at the Vertiv Experience Centre situated in the event premises to discover more about the latest Vertiv offerings, including power management solutions, rack UPS, IT monitoring solutions, thermal management solutions, and integrated solutions like Vertiv SmartCabinet, Vertiv SmartRow 2, and Vertiv SmartAisle 3.
A unique activity of this annual summit was a corporate social responsibility activity in partnership with a local school. Vertiv staff and partners accompanied more than 60 students for a day tour at Bali Safari and Marine Park for fun and educational activities. The group also donated English reading, activity books to support their basic education requirements.
