Inprise, Telcordia announce VAR agreement

Inprise has signed a worldwide value-added reseller (VAR) agreement with Telcordia Technologies (formerly Bellcore) to integrate Inprise`s CORBA technology into the Telcordia Next Generation Network solutions.

CDS appointed distributor of TimeStep`s PERMIT Enterprise range

Canadian network security company, TimeStep, an affiliate of Newbridge Networks, has appointed local computer security and data protection specialist Corporate Defence Solutions (CDS) as a local distributor of the PERMIT Enterprise range.

Calibre Solutions to distribute Pivotal solutions

Calibre Solutions, a supplier of customer relationship management software applications, has secured the rights to distribute a range of solutions from Pivotal Software. The products, Pivotal Relationship 99/SQL 7 and Pivotal eRelationship, are both Internet- and networked-based.

Axiz appointed as Microsoft sub-distributor

Axiz says it has been appointed as a Microsoft authorised OEM product sub-distributor. The company will distribute a selected range of Microsoft products with immediate effect.

EasiRun teams up with MERANT

Tradepage appointed as Navision Solution Centre

Navision Software, a provider of enterprise business management software, has appointed Tradepage, a business Internet service provider, as a Navision Software Solution Centre in SA.

MIP to join ASP model

SA`s largest Progress value-added reseller, MIP Holdings, says Progress Software has initiated a programme to enable its 2 000 independent software vendors worldwide to extend their 5 000 packaged applications to the application service provider (ASP) model.

Infinium boosts local presence with two new partners

Infinium Software has entered into partnerships with JBA and Integra. JBA South Africa will exclusively distribute Infinium`s HR and Payroll software for the IBM AS/400 platform, and local telecommunications software company, Integra Systems, will distribute Infinium`s financial solutions for the Windows NT platform.

Bryan Hattingh Group appointed Action distributor

The Adacel call centre multimedia training solution, Action, has been introduced into SA by the Bryan Hattingh Group, which has been appointed as local distributor.

Axiz appointed as Appian Graphics distributor

Axiz says it has been appointed as an official distributor for Appian Graphics, a multi-monitor graphics cards and software specialist.

XCG offers Internet-enabled colour laser

Xerox Channels Group (XCG) has announced an Internet-enabled colour laser. The DocuPrint NC60 Colour Laser Printer is aimed at small and networked-office customers.

SDD Channel Academy attracts hundreds

The Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD) Channel Academy, launched earlier this year to help its channel partners develop the sales, service and communications skills and confidence they require to compete effectively, has attracted over 300 SDD clients.

SDD rolls out customer service enhancements

Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD) is rolling out a range of new applications designed to improve customer service and make it easier for resellers to do business with the group, says Colin Flatau, who recently took up the position of MD at SDD.