Delta joins ViFX

Delta Software joins forces with VMware partner ViFX.

31 January 2012

  • ViFX Limited acquires ITSM specialists Delta Software Limited
  • Move strengthens ViFX ability to deliver end-to-end cloud computing solution offering
  • David Gandar heads new ITSM division as General Manager, Service Management
  • Acquisition strengthens the VMware deployment capability of new organisation

Delta Software has teamed with fast-growing VMware partner, ViFX Limited, one of only five Premier VMware partners in New Zealand. Based in Auckland, New Zealand with offices in Sydney, Australia and Singapore, ViFX is considered a leader in IT consultancy specialising in advanced virtualisation, cloud and storage solutions.

David Gandar, former Managing Director of Delta Software, will take responsibility for the new ITSM division of the business. As General Manager, Service Management, David will work closely with the ViFX Management Team and Managing Director, Geoff Olliff, to provide strategic direction to the newly created service business unit, ensure a smooth transition of staff and oversee the operational delivery of managed services to a growing ViFX customer base.

“I see this as a timely opportunity to speed the adoption of an IT-as-a-service business model. To fully realise the journey to the private cloud, businesses need to move through basic virtualisation to a state of process maturity. Only then will companies realise the real benefits of a virtualised infrastructure” he said. “The move will enable ViFX to deliver a comprehensive virtualisation and ITSM deployment service to enterprise level business across the Asia Pacific region. And it feels good to be teaming up with an established VMware partner recognised as a high growth company;”

Under the terms of the merger agreement, Delta Software will continue to operate as an ITSM deployment business. The transition will see all services currently offered by Delta Software continue as normal. “For our customers it will be largely business-as-usual. Consulting and delivery staff will move into similar roles within the new structure and the Delta support team will move across to become a part of the ViFX support team.”

Geoff Olliff says the merger with Delta Software is the next step in its strategy to become the pre-eminent VMware services company in the Asia Pacific region. “We are delighted to welcome David and his team into the ViFX business. Through our combined service management and operational expertise ViFX will continue to build out the vision of an integrated managed service and cloud operation.”

“This is a strategic step to enhance our service offerings for customer value. ITSM is about the quality, efficiency and consistency of end-to-end services delivered via an IT supply chain. When it comes to cloud computing, the supply chain is re-engineered but the end service remains the same. We see considerable need for an improved approach to build readiness for the greater IT value that cloud computing offers”.