EMC customer? You can only buy from third-party sales bods now

EMC says it will remove the tools that allowed its direct sales reps to quote kit prices to customers this quarter. The process is running slightly behind schedule due to some teething issues, but should be in place soon, it said. The internal reps used the Direct Express (DXP) to fire off quotes to customers while partners …

[Anonymous Coward]

And bang..

Just like that, EMC loses another customer!

I buy direct as they give better deals, this'll slap another 10-15% on top..

[MyffyW]

Re: And bang..

I share your concern about the cost of middle-men.

Of course EMC may argue a channel partner could save you from any costly mistakes in time or mis-configuration, and help navigate the choppy waters of discounts. They could also claim the moon was made of green cheese, I suppose...

[The Godfather]

so no tool..

Stops direct quotations? Let's have a little tug of the other one please.

[Crafty volt 7]

Cheesy Moon

We all know the moon is made of cheese you morons!