CRN Recognizes APEX Cloud Platform Innovation

We are pleased to announce that Dell Technologies has been named a CRN 2024 Tech Innovator Award winner in the Hybrid Cloud category for our innovation in Dell APEX Cloud Platforms. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in partnering with the leading cloud providers to deliver standout hybrid cloud offers.

The CRN Tech Innovator Awardsare designed to highlight IT products that offer significant value and innovation, enabling solution providers with tools to drive customer success. This year, CRN staff evaluated over 320 applications across 36 product categories, identifying those that can deliver game-changing advances and foster growth opportunities.

APEX Cloud Platforms: Innovation in Action

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the Dell APEX Cloud Platform family stands out as a beacon of innovation. First available to the market in September 2023, APEX Cloud Platforms seamlessly integrate Dell infrastructure, automated management and operations software and cloud operating stacks. This integration enables consistent multicloud operations, extending effortlessly from cloud to on-premises data centers to edge locations. The turnkey systems are collaboratively developed with our partners including Microsoftand Red Hat, delivering:

• Choice: Users can select the cloud ecosystem that best meets their needs without being restricted by operational constraints. The platforms' common infrastructure and management and orchestration software ensure unparalleled adaptability and investment protection.
• Consistency: The APEX Cloud Platform accelerates productivity with familiar operational and developer experiences, regardless of the chosen cloud ecosystem. Comprehensive automated management and operations software deliver consistent outcomes across all ecosystems.
• Control: Optimize workload placement to meet specific performance, compliance and security needs while enforcing consistent cloud governance across on-premises and public cloud environments.

Driving Innovation and Value

The APEX Cloud Platforms exemplify Dell's commitment to driving innovation and delivering value. These platforms provide a consistent operational experience and outcome, no matter the location or cloud ecosystem. Users can leverage familiar tools and interfaces native to their ecosystem to manage and operate the entire technology stack throughout its lifecycle. Additionally, APEX Cloud Platforms offer advanced, full-stack lifecycle management, ensuring that the entire infrastructure remains compliant and validated. A shared universal storage layer simplifies application and data mobility across ecosystems and locations.

Leading the Digital Evolution

In the fast-paced world of digital evolution, the APEX Cloud Platform family continues to lead with pioneering technology that delivers choice, consistency and control. The CRN Tech Innovator Award underscores Dell's dedication to partnering with leading cloud providers to bring the cloud experience on-premises. Receiving the award is a proud moment for Dell, reflecting the hard work and ingenuity that has gone into developing the APEX Cloud Platforms.

As we move forward, the APEX Cloud Platform family will continue to empower businesses with the tools they need to innovate without restraints, ensuring that Dell remains at the forefront of the digital revolution.