[0] Nokia Announces Channel Accreditation Program; Nokia Internet Communications Scales to High Volume Sales.Business Editors HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2001 Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) Nokia Internet Communications has announced its worldwide Channel Accreditation Program for select value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. (VARs) and service providers, reflecting its commitment to both channel and customers. The Program ensures that customers have access to a wide range of security solutions supplied by knowledgeable and technically certified See certification. professionals by training, testing and authorizing accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. resellers to sell Nokia security solutions. For Service Providers, customers can be assured that the services offered comply with the highest standards of network security and that the service provider has satisfied Nokia accreditation requirements. Since its inception in October 1999, Nokia Internet Communications has enjoyed continued growth. A key contributor to this growth is its highly qualified and motivated channel. This has allowed Nokia Internet Communications to address global markets and scale to the high volumes of business that are now being experienced. To ensure the customer experience meets Nokia's exacting standards, the Channel Accreditation Program provides resellers and service providers with the necessary tools and support. The Program offers three tiers of accreditation: Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: , Premier and Gold, with each tier requiring specific certification levels for sales and technical training, meeting technical support requirements, and appropriate volume commitments. In return, Nokia offers technical, sales and marketing expertise, marketing programs, online sales training, demand creation activities, and the benefit of Nokia 24-hour follow the sun, First Call-Final Resolution support offering. As part of the Program, accredited resellers and service providers have access to Nokia Online, a dedicated web service providing sales and marketing tools and resources. One such resource is the Nokia Learning Channel, an online, interactive, e-learning tool dedicated to sales and technical training. The Nokia Support web, another online resource, offers a best-in-class site that provides powerful tools, software and information. Combined, these web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. allow Nokia and their accredited resellers and service providers to meet mutual business objectives. "By developing a network of value added resellers See VAR. (company) value added reseller - (VAR, or "value added retailer") A company which sells something (e.g. computers) made by another company (an OEM) with extra components added (e.g. specialist software). and service providers with independently certified levels of training and a commitment to the Nokia brand, we can be certain that our customers' requirements are being met and our brand and reputation are being upheld in the marketplace," said Bob Brace, vice president, Global Channel & Product Marketing, Nokia Internet Communications. "The Channel Accreditation Program underscores Nokia's commitment to its channel and ensures that Nokia's customer demands and their exacting standards are being met." Note to editors: In return for commitment to a modest level of revenue achievement and sales certification, a Nokia Authorized Reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. receives access to a selected range of Nokia product and to Nokia Online, a dedicated web service designed for accredited resellers and service providers. Nokia Premier Resellers and Service Providers commit to a higher level of revenue achievement and certification of sales and engineering personnel. In return, Nokia provides them with access to a more comprehensive range of Nokia Internet Communication products, sales leads A sales lead is the identity of a person or entity potentially interested in purchasing a product or service, and represents the first stage of a sales process. The lead may have a corporation or business associated with the person(s). , participation in marketing programs, as well a host of other services delivered through Nokia Online. Nokia Gold Resellers and Service Providers make the greatest commitment to Nokia by achieving certified sales and engineering personnel, as well as a substantial investment in customer support infrastructure and a significant level of revenue generation. Nokia matches that commitment with access to a more extensive product portfolio, sales lead priority, first consideration for market-development programs as well as all other support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . For more information on the Nokia Internet Communications Channel Also called a "circuit" or "line," it is a pathway over which data are transferred between remote devices. It may refer to the entire physical medium, such as a telephone line, optical fiber, coaxial cable or twisted wire pair, or, it may refer to one of several carrier frequencies Accreditation Program, click on Secure Network Solutions at www.nokia.com and choose Channel Program. About Nokia Internet Communications Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California For the census-designated place, see Mountain View, Contra Costa County, California. For other places called "Mountain View", see . Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city gets its name from the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. , provides world class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Network Acceleration solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling an Internet transaction that is personal and trusted -- each and every time. For more information, please visit www.nokia.com and click on Secure Network Solutions. About Nokia Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. |
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