Seagate Technology PLC : Seagate Named Among "Best Companies to Partner With" by CRN
12/12/2011| 01:05pm US/Eastern
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Comprehensive new research produces first annual directory of
must-have vendors
Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) has been named one of the Best Companies to Partner
With by CRN. The first annual "Best Companies to Partner With" list was
unveiled at UBM Channel's COMDEXvirtual
event.
The inaugural Best Companies to Partner With list is a comprehensive
directory of must-have vendors, offering IT solutions providers a
much-needed roadmap for navigating vendor relationships. UBM Channel's
editorial team and its channel research, consulting and education arm
surveyed more than 220 vendors in 13 technology categories earlier this
year to gauge VAR perceptions of a company's brand, technical prowess,
market strength and channel programs.
"We are very pleased to be recognized by our channel partners and CRN
with the 2011 Best Companies to Partner With distinction," said John
Vossoughi, Seagate vice president, Americas Sales, Marketing and Global
Channels. "We have a long history of prioritizing our channel partner
business, and this recognition sends a clear message that we are
focusing and investing in the right areas."
The directory was inspired by UBM Channel's recognition of the growing
challenge VARs face in choosing the right partner. UBM Channel leveraged
the power of its renowned IPED research team to help IT solution
providers with the process. Results of the research are based on the
vendor's ability to:
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Exhibit strong dedication to the channel
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Offer a VAR-friendly channel program
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Continually capture and maintain market share
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Demonstrate brand strength and technical prowess
"Today's disruptive technologies, rapidly changing customer needs and
transformative business models contribute to great change for solution
providers as they evaluate which vendor relationships are most important
to them," said Kelley Damore, CRN vice president and editorial director.
"Unlike anything else in the industry, our new research arms IT solution
providers with the most up-to-date, valuable vendor information to
assist in the decision making process and supports our goal of serving
as the only resource for ongoing channel expertise. We congratulate
Seagate for being named to our first annual list of Best Companies to
Partner With."
To learn more about the Best Companies to Partner With, please visit www.COMDEXvirtual.com.
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About Seagate
Seagate is the worldwide leader in hard disk drives and storage
solutions. Learn more at http://www.seagate.com.
About UBM Channel
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media,
research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than
30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched
channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology
executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market
strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM
company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com.
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countries.
Seagate
Michael Hall, 408-658-1174
michael.l.hall@seagate.com
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