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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Spinnaker Support Delivers Global Double-Digit Growth Fueled by Enterprise Scrutiny of Traditional Vendor Relationships
Article content Article content -Oracle, SAP and VMware third-party software support specialist gives enterprises time and options to consider their digital strategy- Article content Article content -Spinnaker adds global enterprises to growing client roster including BT, Telefónica Germany and more- Article content -SAP, Oracle and VMWare vendor support divisions deliver continued growth as enterprises trust Spinnaker to maintain core IT infrastructure- Article content DENVER — Spinnaker Support (Spinnaker), the third-party software support leader entrusted by 1,000+ global clients, today announced that the growing market for reliable, trustworthy and strategic global third-party support has fueled double-digit growth across its business. Spinnaker's support for enterprise SAP, Oracle and VMWare deployments is giving the C-suite valuable breathing room, by avoiding costly vendor lock-in, to make digital transformation decisions to their own timescales, while also securely maintaining legacy systems. Article content Notable recent client wins include BT (Oracle), Telefónica Germany (Oracle/VMware), Madrileña Gas (SAP), Specsavers (Oracle), Bombardier Recreational Products (SAP) and Abercrombie & Fitch (Oracle). Spinnaker's key verticals include manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, and banking. Article content Spinnaker's Oracle support reaches new heights Article content Spinnaker's Oracle support continues to grow globally. In March 2025, Spinnaker announced it will be providing support for major telco BT Group's on-premise Oracle applications in use across the Group's technology estate. The engagement spans a wide range of critical Oracle applications and sees Spinnaker providing escalated support on key databases and applications within BT Group. Article content In addition, Spinnaker has also signed Specsavers, Telefónica Germany, and Abercrombie & Fitch for multi-year support contracts. Article content Alternative option for SAP customers being pushed towards RISE Article content On the SAP side of its business, Spinnaker provides organizations with an alternative support option as SAP continues to push customers towards RISE. Article content In February 2025, Spinnaker announced that BRP, a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats, has selected Spinnaker to provide third-party software support across its SAP applications and technologies. The five-year deal with Spinnaker gives BRP dedicated third-party software support to ensure that SAP Applications and Tech with Global Tax & Regulatory Compliance are maintained across the company's operations in 22 countries. Article content In EMEA, Madrileña Red de Gas, one of Spain's key utility companies, has freed up investment for innovation projects across the organization by outsourcing its entire SAP maintenance support to Spinnaker. With a desire to maintain its current SAP environment but with SAP maintenance costs rising. Article content The last 12 months has also seen Spinnaker expand its service offering in a number of ways: Article content Spinnaker launched its VMware support offering after listening to customer concerns following Broadcom's VMware acquisition Article content In July 2024, Spinnaker launched its VMware support option, in response to market demand for innovative, up-to-date and flexible support offerings. Interest remains high as VMWare customers reject being forced to switch from a perpetual license model to a costly subscription alternative. Advantages of switching to Spinnaker's VMware offering include the avoidance of forced subscription models, maintaining security and compliance requirements. Article content In less than 12 months, Spinnaker's new VMware division has contracted multiple new customers including Telefónica Germany, Quebec Airport and Specsavers. Article content Spinnaker Cloud Managed Services launched: empowering organizations to modernize on their own terms Article content In March 2025, Spinnaker launched Spinnaker Cloud Managed Services – a new offering that allows an organization to actualize its cloud strategy without having to move away from the legacy system(s) their business is built upon. Spinnaker Cloud Managed Services supports Oracle and SAP, environments across both legacy and cloud platforms, delivering a high-touch service with expert management. Article content Partnerships: Channel vendors embrace Spinnaker's offering Article content As Oracle, SAP and VMware customers are being pushed to subscription licensing consultancy, software and licensing partner companies are including Spinnaker Third-Party Software Support to enhance their offerings. New partners include Avanade, SoftwareOne, Preo-Soft, 2Data, joining IBM, Prolicense and other global vendors to enable their customers to take control of their digital future. Article content Security: As security and audit compliance continue to lead to CIO concerns, Spinnaker Shield's holistic approach ensures stability. Article content As the digital world is increasingly under attack from cyber threats, this is causing companies to close ranks and keep their data on-premise, or at the very least hosted in their home country. This is at odds with the major software vendors driving applications onto their cloud platforms. Spinnaker can keep its customers' data secure and optimized on-site and avoid risky migrations and unknown threats. Article content Matt Stava, CEO of Spinnaker Support said: 'The market for third-party software support is growing fast and so is Spinnaker Support. We have seen global brands make the jump and entrust Spinnaker Support with their on-going software support needs. Our personal, consultative and experienced global experts give enterprises the ability and time to move at their own pace, not that of the software vendors support offerings, while realizing significant cost benefits as they decide on their future digital strategies.' Article content Spinnaker offers 'The Ultimate Support Guarantee', an industry-first agreement designed to mitigate any perceived risks associated with switching away from Oracle, SAP or VMware support. Article content Spinnaker Support delivers global, independent third-party software support for Oracle, SAP, and VMware, along with managed services and cloud solutions for Oracle and SAP. Trusted by companies worldwide, including those in highly regulated industries, Spinnaker empowers organizations to take control of their IT strategy. By breaking free from vendor-imposed roadmaps, aligning software management with business objectives, reducing costs, and maximizing ROI, Spinnaker provides customers with the power of choice. With a strategic approach to security, performance, resource allocation, and managed services, Spinnaker Support ensures long-term IT efficiency and success. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Spinnaker Support Announces New Customers as VMware Support Business Gathers Momentum
Article content Article content -Spinnaker's VMware support division continues to grow as organizations seek alternatives to Broadcom's licensing changes- Article content DENVER, Colo. — Spinnaker Support (Spinnaker), trusted by companies worldwide to support their essential Oracle, SAP, and VMware software, today announces it is now providing VMware third-party support for a growing number of new customers including Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), telecommunications giant Telefónica Germany and optical retail chain Specsavers. Article content Spinnaker launched its VMware support division in March 2024 in response to Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and the subsequent announcement that VMware would move from perpetual licenses to a subscription model. With Spinnaker's new offering, existing VMware customers can avoid cost increases, maintain security and compliance, and gain operational flexibility – and have access to Spinnaker's team of experienced VMware professionals who deliver 24/7/365 support. Article content YQB is managed by Aéroport de Québec Inc., a private corporation responsible for the airport's management, operation, maintenance, and development since November 1, 2000. Around a dozen carriers offer flights from YQB to destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe, and daily flights to the main hubs in eastern North America. Article content YQB had a renewal due for their support from VMware in March of 2025, with the total costs increasing substantially of what was expected. YQB reviewed its support options to look at an option that aligned with its budget requirement. After a detailed process, YQB engaged Spinnaker for an initial five-year term. Article content David McDougall, CRO, Spinnaker Support, said: 'The responses we have received from new and existing VMware support customers has been quite incredible. We're pleased to welcome our first wave of new customers and based on the conversations we've having currently; we expect more to follow very soon. For many of these organizations, the uncertainty around VMware's shift to a subscription model has left them in limbo, and so our new offering couldn't have come at a better time. We are happy to partner with an organization such as YQB, a major organization that has a positive impact on all of Quebec, for the next five years, and to offer them tailor-made services that meet their challenges and needs.' Article content McDougall continued: 'VMware customers are looking for options. The vast majority that we have spoken to don't have a clear view yet of where they want to go, but in all cases, the option of staying with VMware for the significantly increased fees is simply not sustainable. The challenge many have is that not paying fees means not getting support or security on their existing investment. That's where third-party support providers, like Spinnaker, come in. We provide customers as much time as they need to reflect and choose what they want to do with their virtualization strategy.' Article content Spinnaker Support delivers global, independent third-party software support for Oracle, SAP, and VMware, along with managed services and cloud solutions for Oracle and SAP. Trusted by companies worldwide, including those in highly regulated industries, Spinnaker empowers organizations to take control of their IT strategy. By breaking free from vendor-imposed roadmaps, aligning software management with business objectives, reducing costs, and maximizing ROI, Spinnaker provides customers with the power of choice. With a strategic approach to security, performance, resource allocation, and managed services, Spinnaker Support ensures long-term IT efficiency and success. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
