UUNET SA, a WorldCom company, has launched its channel reseller programme to local channel partners. The programme is aimed at stimulating growth for its wide range of Internet-related solutions, as well as assisting partners grow their business relationships in SA and into Africa through the channel connectivity programme, to help them extend their customer base.
The UUNET channel programme has been designed to enable the company to partner with selected organisations that are seen to add value to its business.
As part of the programme, channel partners will be given training depending on their level of participation in the programme on the UUNET SA product range and have access to a wide variety of support services to ensure the highest quality of service is maintained. In addition, UUNET SA has developed an interactive extranet for its partners, whereby they will be given access to the latest UUNET research, news and product information.
"UUNET SA has been working hard to bring this offering to the market. The aim of the programme will be to will allow our partners to boost profits while taking advantage of UUNET`s infrastructure and expertise," says Dave Hann, UUNET SA channel programme manager.
"UUNET SA has traditionally occupied the corporate market space, however, we recognised the potential growth that the local SME market can offer us as an organisation. Therefore we are hoping to partner with companies that have access to this market and are able to introduce our solutions and products. We believe this programme will eventually become a specialised extension of our existing sales force, as partners will become part of our competitive commission reward structure and incentive programme.
"The reseller programme has instituted a series of requirements to ensure that all of the UUNET channel partners reflect the same commitment to customers service as the UUNET team," says Hann. Criteria for the programme include:
. To qualify as a UUNET SA Reseller, the company must share UUNET`s commitment to
. A well-equipped sales team with the technical knowledge and skills to be able to prepare UUNET SA product and service solutions of the highest standard to customers
. Have proven track records within the industry;
. Commit to adhering to the terms and conditions of the UUNET SA Reseller Programme; and
. Be prepared to accept UUNET SA`s code of business ethics.
"UUNET SA is committed to making it solutions available and accessible to a variety of customers through the appointment of its channel partners. We believe this mutual business competency will enable UUNET and our partners to deliver a competitive advantage to the SME market," says Hann.
UUNET SA, a WorldCom company, is Southern Africa`s only pan-African provider of Internet-based network services and the largest global carrier of Internet traffic in Africa. The company provides Internet connectivity and corporate network services to major corporations as well as access services to Internet service providers.
All UUNET SA products and services are delivered within the required regulatory conditions.
WorldCom (NASDAQ: WCOM, MCIT), UUNET SA`s parent company, is a pre-eminent global communications company for the digital generation, operating in more than 65 countries with 2000 revenues of $19 billion. WorldCom provides the innovative technologies and services that are the foundation for business in the 21st century. For more information, go to http://www.worldcom.com/
For more information please visit the UUNET SA Web site on www.uunet.co.za
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