Jim Choumas of Hammerspace Named a 2022 CRN Channel Chief
Powering the Future of Global Data Environments with Partner-Led Success
SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#data—Hammerspace, the pioneer of the Global Data Environment, is honored to announce that CRN™, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jim Choumas, Vice President of Channel Sales, to its coveted 2022 Channel Chiefs. CRN’s annual Channel Chiefs project identifies top IT channel vendor executives who continually demonstrate expertise, influence and innovation in channel leadership.
As Hammerspace’s global channel leader, Choumas ensures that its channel partners have the tools to architect a Global Data Environment to help their customers effectively leverage a remote workforce and give them the ability to orchestrate data to any location in the world across data centers, multiple cloud regions, and multiple clouds. The Hammerspace channel program provides training for sales and engineers, resources to create demand, and tools to profitably grow their business with solutions to help their customers succeed in a decentralized environment.
“Being truly 100-percent channel-oriented is a commitment Hammerspace has adopted as a core philosophy,” said Choumas. “The Partnerspace channel program gives partners the resources and training to help their customers leverage a remote workforce and overcome modern business challenges. Showing a path to monetize the hybrid cloud and succeed in digital transformation allows partners to grow and increase their consultative practices. We’re excited with the partner response to our program and Global Data Environment solution and look forward to supporting their success in exceeding their customers’ expectations.”
A panel of CRN editors selected the honorees for their channel dedication, industry stature and accomplishments as channel advocates. The 2022 Channel Chiefs are influential leaders who continue to shape the IT channel with innovative strategies, programs and partnerships.
“CRN’s 2022 Channel Chiefs recognition is given exclusively to the foremost channel executives who consistently design, promote, and execute effective partner programs and strategies,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “We’re thrilled to recognize the tireless work and unwavering commitment these honorees put into fostering outstanding business innovation and building strong partner programs to drive channel engagement and success.”
CRN’s 2022 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2022 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.
Learn More
- More on the Hammerspace Partnerspace Portal
- Whitepaper: Hammerspace Global Data Environment
- On-Demand Webinar: What is a Global Data Environment and Why Do I Need It?
- Hammerspace named a Gartner Cool Vendor 2021
- Press Release: Hammerspace Unveils the World’s First Global Data Environment
- Press Release: Hammerspace Announces Luminary Board of Advisors
About Hammerspace
Hammerspace delivers a Global Data Environment that spans across on-prem data centers and public cloud infrastructure. With origins in Linux, NFS, open standards, flash and deep file system and data management technology leadership, Hammerspace delivers the world’s first and only solution to connect global users with their data and applications, on any existing data center infrastructure or public cloud services.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelcompany.com
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Contacts
IGNITE Consulting, on behalf of Hammerspace
Linda Dellett, 303-439-9398
Kathleen Sullivan, 303-439-9365
Hammerspace@igniteconsultinginc.com
Jennifer Hogan
The Channel Company
jhogan@thechannelcompany.com