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Dell EMC is moving Virtustream into its channel program, cementing the fast-growing enterprise IaaS start-up's position as "Dell EMC's cloud" and the logical choice for solution providers that already sell Dell EMC enterprise hardware.

The move to the Dell EMC Partner Program means solution providers will be able to retire full tier credit in the Dell EMC program when they sell Virtustream Enterprise Cloud, said Scott Millard, head of Virtustream's channel operation. Partners will also make front-end margin, have flexible selling options and get back-end rebates at the highest level under the Dell EMC program.

The Virtustream Enterprise Cloud's move into the Dell EMC partner program is effective immediately and was announced today at the Dell EMC World conference in Las Vegas.

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"It's huge," Millard said, noting that Virtusteam's goal is to reach $1 billion in bookings this year. "Unlike any of the other IaaS [offerings] out there, partners will retire full tier credit in the Dell EMC program. When you sell Virtustream, you're selling Dell compute, Dell networking, Dell storage, Dell data protection, Dell virtualization and managed services all in one. They're big deals. We've done a couple of really significant deals through Dell EMC Titanium partners – seven- and eight-figure deals with us – without even really trying. We're just getting this thing off the ground. It's a pretty good story for the channel."

"Virtustream is Dell EMC's cloud," Millard said. "Unless there is a heavy investment or preference already for one of those other clouds, it's a pretty logical decision to go with Dell's cloud just based on keeping it in the family, engineering integration, one number to call for support, the partner program. When you look at the total value prop from a solutioning and partner program and profitability standpoint, I think it's a pretty easy decision."

Virtustream Enterprise Cloud follows Virtustream's Storage Cloud into the Dell EMC program. Storage Cloud is the hyper-scale object storage version of Virtustream's offering and competes directly with public cloud heavyweights like AWS and Microsoft Azure, while Enterprise Cloud is aimed at mission-critical workloads like SAP, Oracle, electronic medical record systems and other never-fail applications and competes with the likes of IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, CenturyLink and others.

Scott Winslow, president of Winslow Technology Group, a Waltham, Mass., solution provider that works with Dell EMC, said Virtustream makes a lot of sense for partners who work with Dell EMC infrastructure and have customers that are making a move to the cloud. Having Virtustream Enterprise Cloud in the Dell EMC program is likely to kick-start more customers into making those decisions, he said, and allow solution providers to take on deals and customers that are bigger than they're used to.

"We're very focused on the software-defined data center, and helping our customers understand what data should stay on-prem, what should be in the cloud and how to best structure that," Winslow said. That strategy has led Winslow into a lot of VxRail, VxRack and XC Nutanix hyper-convergence sales and he suspects it'll result in Virtustream sales, too.

"We fight above our weight class a lot of the time, and it's likely we'll do more Virtustream business in the future. It's a fit for a lot of those companies that are having conversations about which applications belong where. A lot of times we come up with a hybrid solution. OEMs are the gateway to the cloud."

Virtustream was launched by CEO Rodney Rogers in 2009. EMC acquired the Bethesda, Md.-based company in mid-2015 for about $1.2 billion, making it one of the companies that comprised the EMC "federation" of companies. It became part of the Dell EMC family of businesses when Dell acquired EMC in a $58 billion deal last September.

Until now, Virtustream Enterprise Cloud has operated its own channel program, though its partner base was essentially the Dell EMC partner base, Millard said.

The School of Engineering highly encourages students to explore Study Abroad as a supplemental educational opportunity to maximize their Santa Clara University experience.

• International experience is a strong, positive addition to your resume.
• Given that the engineering workplace is becoming an increasingly globalized industry, international experience can provide you with the necessary skills to work effectively with people from around the world. 
• Communication is a valued skill in engineering and having meaningful experiences abroad can help challenge and develop your communication skills and abilities. 
• Global understanding is an important part of what Santa Clara seeks to create in its students.

To maximize your time abroad, it is critical to strategically plan out your course schedule both at Santa Clara and abroad. Finding a study abroad program that fits your major(s), minor(s), and pathway requirements take time and planning, but we are here to help! You can utilize this guide to get started in the planning process. 

Students should begin planning their study abroad experience during their first year. The earlier you start planning, the more likely you will be able to integrate study abroad into your Santa Clara experience!

Students should consult their Faculty Advisor in Spring Quarter advising during their first year and inform their Faculty Advisor of their intention to go abroad. It is important to be aware that certain technical classes for engineers can only be taken while at Santa Clara.

Students should also review the SCU Study Abroad website, specifically the Explore Programs by Major subpage, to identify programs with specific engineering coursework as soon as possible. Faculty Advisors can help students determine what courses abroad will align with their academic plan.

Most engineering students choose to study abroad during the fall quarter of their third year. This allows students to study abroad for a semester­ while only missing one quarter at SCU. Many students who plan accordingly can get five classes to apply to major, minor, and/or core requirements.

Students should map out exactly what classes they need to graduate and create a flow­chart outlining any sequences or prerequisites. Many majors have charts based on their graduation date that students can use as a reference. Engineering four-year plans can be found here.

Engineering Peer Advisors are a great resource to utilize during the planning process if you need assistance with your academic plan for study abroad. 

Questions about Study Abroad?

SCU Study Abroad is happy to assist you during the study abroad process. You can email SCU Study Abroad at studyabroad@scu.edu with any questions you may have, and view advising opportunities on the Advising subpage of the SCU Study Abroad website.

A new study suggests getting that cute dog in one's more mature years might be a good idea after all. 

Researchers from the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, found that pet ownership can be associated with slower rates of developing dementia. 

The study, published on Tuesday in JAMA Network Open, determined that owning a pet made a difference in verbal memory and fluency among adults who lived alone.

NEW STUDY SHOWS THE EFFECT OWNING PETS HAS ON OWNERS' BRAINS

The study's author, professor Ciyong Lu, said in the study that slower rates of declining verbal memory and fluency were seen in those who lived alone — but not in those who lived with others.

"Pet ownership offset the associations between living alone and declining rates [of] verbal memory and verbal fluency," he said. 

The research involved more than 7,900 participants over the age of 50, with roughly 35% of them owning pets and 27% of them living alone.

In the study, Lu said that those living alone with a pet showed slower rates of developing signs of dementia.

DOG OWNER GOOD NEWS: PETTING YOUR DOG MAY LEAD TO STRONGER MEMORY AND BETTER PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

"These findings suggest that pet ownership may be associated with slower cognitive decline among older adults living alone," he said.

"Contrary to living alone," the authors also wrote, "pet ownership (for example, raising dogs and cats) is related to reduced loneliness, an important risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline."

Lu said that clinical trials will be necessary in order to confirm the study's findings.

Currently, more than 55 million people worldwide have dementia — with nearly 10 million new cases each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 

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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which is currently the 7th leading cause of death, the WHO also notes. 

Early symptoms of dementia include forgetfulness, being confused, losing track of time, misjudging distances, feeling anxious, personality changes, inappropriate behavior and more.

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There is currently no cure for dementia or for someone developing signs of dementia, but the WHO suggests that staying active and continuing to stimulate the brain may help.

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With support from Dell EMC, and in association with Intel and Microsoft, Dippy's Naturenauts offers a mobile-friendly interactive experience for children aged seven to eleven.

A fun activity that supports Dippy on Tour, Dippy and Fern the fox lead kids through a series of exploratory games that encourage them to venture outdoors and interact with the nature in their area while learning about science.

Through their generous support of Dippy on Tour and Dippy's Naturenauts, Dell EMC helped the Museum to help the next generation of scientists engage with the natural world through a leading a digital experience, guiding and engage them in scientific thinking.