Progress, a US-based provider of application development and analytics technologies, has signed a strategic partnership with UK-based Sigma Software Distribution.
Sigma resellers will now be able to provide Progress DataDirect products to their customers, to allow them to solve a multitude of analytics, integration and data management challenges, as well as use data as a competitive advantage.
Gary Quinn, SVP of core field operations at Progress, said: “Sigma has a strategic outlook that aligns with our business strategy, making the relationship ideal as we look to expand our own network while we support a deeper range of organisations addressing their data connectivity challenges.”
According to the results of the Progress 2020 Data Connectivity Survey, real-time hybrid data connectivity has risen in importance. Organisations are looking for ways to connect their cloud apps to on-premises data, behind a firewall, while connecting data from across hybrid, multi-cloud environments.
Sigma’s network of more than 850 resellers will provide the DataDirect cloud and on-premises data connectivity products, to connect data across relational, NoSQL, big data and SaaS data sources. With DataDirect organisations can connect any data source, both in the cloud and on-premises, to any application securely and reliably.
Progress DataDirect is already said to be used by 350 ISVs and 10,000 enterprises globally for their analytics, integration and data management needs.
“In this world of expanding data, it has never been more important to help customers access and connect their data wherever it may be stored,” said Jane Silk, managing director of Sigma. “This deal will make sure that end customers stay ahead of the game as they effectively manage and transform their data into valuable business insights.”
