Ipswitch Inc.’s Network Management Division, developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management solutions, today announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver timely, joint solutions to mutual customers.

“We are pleased to welcome Ipswitch, Inc. as the newest member of the VMware TAP program,” said Sheryl Sage, Director, Alliance Programs, VMware. “The VMware TAP program offers companies like Ipswitch, Inc. the tools and resources they need to develop high-value solutions that meet the needs of our mutual customers.”

“Ipswitch has strong partnerships with leading companies, such as VMware,” stated Azmi Jafarey, CIO of Ipswitch, Inc. “Partnerships like such enable us to integrate their respective products and services so we can provide innovative solutions to better fit our customers’ needs.”

With more than 2,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.