Emerson Network Power Named to CRN’s 2013 5-Star Partner Program Guide for Third Consecutive Year

The guide recognizes those vendors that have channel programs and derive a portion of their sales through the indirect IT channel. The 5-Star Partner Program rating honors an elite subset of Partner Program Guide vendors that give solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel programs.

The list methodology is based on objective criteria that take into account each vendor’s investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales support, and communication. Vendors are assessed using information provided in their completed applications.

Emerson Network Power’s Innovation Partnership Program bridges the gap between IT and facilities to enable true data center optimization. The program positions partners to capitalize on the growing data center market by delivering a complete set of infrastructure solutions that work together to optimize data center utilization, availability and efficiency. Emerson Network Power’s partners benefit by having access to a broad portfolio of solutions, making it possible for them to offer complete solutions to their customers. As a result, partners have the opportunity to generate significant revenue and use the combination of tools and field based experts to ensure high customer satisfaction.

“The companies listed in CRN’s 2013 Partner Program Guide represent a comprehensive list of the best channel programs in the market today,” said Kelley Damore, senior vice president and editorial director, UBM Tech 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.”

“We are honored to receive the 5-Star Partner Program award for the third year in a row,” said Tracy Collins, director of global channel sales and marketing for the Avocent and Liebert businesses of Emerson Network Power. “This achievement demonstrates not only the success of this program but also our continued dedication to serve our partners’ and their customers to ensure both receive the best possible IT infrastructure solutions and support possible.”

The 2013 Partner Program Guide will be featured on CRN.com, and the 5-star partners list will be highlighted in the March 2013 issue of CRN.