Sphere 3D Corporation has entered into a strategic association with Corel Corporation. As part of the contract, Sphere 3D has been named a Value Added Reseller and Distributor for Corel Office and Corel PDF Fusion. Sphere 3D can now electronically issue the prize-winning office productivity software titles to end users. They can be distributed as a normal desktop version, as a Virtual Desktop Instance (VDI), or as mobile software releases powered by Sphere 3D’s Software Virtualization solution, Glassware 2.0.

In a statement, Nick Davies, executive vice president and general manager for graphics, digital media and productivity software at Corel, said, "This Value Added Reseller and Distributor Agreement with a globally recognized, award winning software brand is an important milestone in our plan to commercialize and promote adoption of Sphere 3D’s cloud based virtualization technology. Our agreement gives us the ability to deliver Corel’s award winning productivity software both directly and virtually whether on a desktop, tablet and/or a smartphone."

According to Davies, the organization is exploring novel means to offer increased versatility and choices to the users while buying and utilizing Corel software. The association with Sphere 3D ensures that users can avail Corel Office and PDF Fusion on devices other than the desktop.

Davies said, "We’re looking forward to working further with the Sphere 3D team and expanding the different ways our users can access their productivity software."

Sphere 3D Corporation is a provider of virtualization technology solutions. The organization’s Glassware 2.0 technology, which allows mismatched devices and applications to function over the cloud, without hampering performance or protection, is currently awaiting patent approval. Third parties can offer completely featured products to any cloud-connected device, irrespective of operating system or hardware, with Sphere 3D’s Glassware 2.0 ultra-thin client. Sphere 3D is located in Mississauga, Ontario.  

Corel is a major software organization offering popular brands like Roxio (News – Alert), Pinnacle and WinZip. The organization offers an all-inclusive portfolio of graphics, productivity and digital media products. The organization is well-known for offering user-friendly innovative software. Corel has been honored with hundreds of awards for originality, plans and value.