Silicon Graphics International Corp : SGI Receives CRN's 2012 5-Star Partner Rating Designation
03/26/2012| 12:05pm US/Eastern
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Channel Network Program Secures Elite Ranking for Third Year in a Row
SGI
(NASDAQ:SGI), the trusted leader in technical computing, announced today
that it has received CRN's 5-Star Partner rating for the third time in
three years, and has been named to CRN's 2011 Partner Programs Guide.
CRN's Partner Programs Guide and 5-Star Partner ratings serve as
the definitive list of vendors who have robust partner programs or
products that manufacturers offer directly to the IT channel. The annual
list recognizes vendors who offer solution providers the best possible
partnering elements for channel success.
"Alliance Technology Group invests heavily in delivering the right
solutions and services to our customers," said Hugh Hayes, executive
vice president at Alliance Technology Group, LLC. "The combination of
SGI's differentiated products and 5-Star channel Program makes SGI a
valuable partner to Alliance."
SGI's Channel Network Program is designed to partner with an elite group
of value-added-resellers who bring differentiated solutions to their
customers. The value that this program brings to its partners includes
having unique solutions for their customers, as only VARs with
value-added services and market insight who train with SGI are
authorized to sell these solutions. SGI ensures that the underlying
technology and architecture is truly differentiated and produces
market-leading performance. The program itself protects profits through
a strong opportunity registration, lead passing, and other incentives
for partners who invest with SGI.
"Providing unparalleled support to our channel partners through our
award-winning Channel Network Program is fundamental to our success as a
company," said Alison Ryan, vice president of global channel sales at
SGI. "We are pleased that our efforts have been recognized with a
Five-Star rating for now the third year in a row. This award recognizes
of the strength of our partner program and the value that SGI brings to
its partners."
In building the list, UBM Channel Research developed a methodology in
which vendors are assessed on information provided in their completed
applications. The objective criteria takes into account each vendor's
investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner
training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales
support and communication.
"The companies listed in CRN's 2012 Partner Programs Guide represent a
comprehensive list of the best channel programs in the market today,"
said Kelley Damore, VP and Editorial Director, for UBM Channel's CRN.
"The 5-star award is reserved for vendors that understand that a
successful partnership does not rely solely on the technology. By
offering their partners tools, education and regular updates, vendors on
this list go above and beyond traditional support to ensure a mutually
beneficial partnership."
The 2012 Partner Programs Guide and 5-Star Partners listing will be
featured on CRN.com and in the March 2012 issue of CRN.
About SGI
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customers solve their most demanding business and technology challenges.
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