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Scale Computing Named to CRN’s 2011 5-Star Partner Programs Guide
Annual guide and 5-Star designation identifies the IT channel’s best vendor partner programs
Scale Computing, a developer and manufacturer of intelligent, scale-out storage solutions that are tailored to the virtualization and archiving needs of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), today announced that the company has been named to CRN’s 2011 Partner Programs Guide. Scale Computing was also awarded a 5-Star Partner rating. 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 service solution providers offer directly to the IT channel. The annual list recognizes the vendors who offer solution providers the best possible partnering elements for channel success.
A 100 percent channel company, Scale Computing’s Partner Program offers resellers new market opportunities, significant profit margins, marketing support and zero conflict with channel partners. All of Scale’s storage products for virtualization and archiving feature the company’s award-winning Intelligent Clustered Operating System™ (ICOS), an advanced pay as you grow, scale-out storage operating system combining powerful features with intelligence that makes storage easy-to-manage and dramatically reduces the cost of implementing server and desktop virtualization.
“The companies listed on the 2011 Partner Programs Guide represent the best channel programs in the market today. Of those, only a few get our 5-Star award, based on their commitment to the channel, breadth of program offerings and services offered to their partners. Each of these organizations understands that technology alone does not make for a successful channel program. By focusing on delivering a comprehensive partner program, vendors and solution providers can work together to drive business opportunities and revenue,” said Kelley Damore, vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel’s CRN.
“Having launched our partner program just two years ago, we are incredibly honored to be named to the 5-Star Partner Program by CRN,” said Scott DeWall, vice president of worldwide channel development, Scale Computing. “Every Scale employee is committed to the education, enablement and success of our partners and the rapid growth of our partner program speaks to the caliber of program that we offer. Scale’s experienced channel team combined with our responsive support and sense of urgency make Scale one of the easiest sales our partners make, especially when compared to Dell and HP – both companies that have a reputation of ruining their relationships with numerous partners.”
The 2011 Partner Programs Guide and 5-Star Partners listing will be featured on CRN.com and in the March 28th issue of CRN.
To learn more about Scale Computing’s Partner Program, please visit: http://www.scalecomputing.com/partners/.
About Scale Computing
Scale Computing is a developer and manufacturer of complete, end-to-end intelligent storage solutions for SMEs. The entire Scale portfolio is based on its uniquely flexible Intelligent Clustered Operating System™ (ICOS) technology that offers full-functioning, advanced storage features at a fraction of the price of comparable solutions. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with a European office opened in 2010 and presence in APAC, Scale Computing offers its products exclusively through channel partners. For more information visit http://www.scalecomputing.com. Read executives’ blogs at: http://www.mcstartup.com (Jeff Ready) and http://www.pioniq.com (Peter Fuller).
About Everything Channel
Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything 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. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.
About United Business Media Limited
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM’s businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities—from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists—with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.
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