Novell has been named the overall winner in the "Enterprise Operating Platform" category of the 2001 VARBusiness Annual Report Card (ARC) Awards.
Selected by a survey of more than 5 000 systems integrators, IT consulting organisations, value-added resellers (VARs), solution providers, and software developers/ISVs, Novell won top honours on the strength of NetWare, Novell`s leading Net services platform, and Novell`s channel strategy and partnership programs.
Novell was top vote-getter in the following subcategories:
best products/pricing product quality product availability pre-sales support best partnership administration of solution provider program channel strategy e-business program and ease of doing business.
VARBusiness is a leading magazine covering strategy and technology trends for the architects of the digital economy. Now in its 16th year, the VARBusiness ARC recognises outstanding partner programs in product categories including desktops, servers, storage management, Internet application server software and networking hardware.
"We are pleased to once again be recognised for the strategic value and quality of NetWare, continuing a history of recognition and excellence that has been a hallmark of NetWare," said Novell managing director Richard Beytagh.
"In addition, this is especially gratifying because of the additional recognition from channel and ISV partners who clearly view Novell and its one Net vision as strategic for delivering secure, powerful solutions for complex e-business problems. It is clear that the one Net vision is resonating with customers served by solution providers."
According to Robert C DeMarzo, vice president/editorial director of VARBusiness, the VARBusiness Annual Report Card is the most significant annual benchmark of the solution provider/vendor relationship in the industry. "This year`s ARC winners represent the top firms to look to for technology innovation and solutions in the digital economy."
Novell recently announced public availability of the NetWare 6 beta, continuing its tradition of delivering the industry`s most reliable, secure and real-world-tested networking services. As the premier platform for delivering Net services, NetWare 6 allows file, print, directory, e-mail and other core network resources to be accessed across all types of networks, storage systems and client desktops.
Key to Novell`s top channel partner ranking was the quality of channel programs and activities as ranked by solution providers. Novell recognises the important role that solution providers play in delivering on the one Net vision. The rapid growth of solution provider co-engagements with Novell Consulting is delivering on the one Net vision and has helped channel partners amplify their expertise in solving complex e-business challenges for customers and increased their service revenue opportunities.
During 2001, Novell has taken steps to enhance channel programs in terms of communication, education and motivation. Frequent and timely communication with solution providers has accelerated their time to market with information vital to growing their revenue.
Greater emphasis on and availability of channel training and education, as well as simplified course registration, have received high marks from more than 16 000 registrants this year alone. Novell`s QuickTrain DVD has been well received as a valuable self-study tool. In addition, solution providers highly rate Novell`s increased focus on motivation. The NetWare Upgrade Protection Bundle Promotion has created opportunities for partners to offer significant savings to customers, resulting in increased service revenue for the integrator.
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