AmberPoint Launches Systems Integrator Partner Program.System Integrator Alliance Program to Foster Key Partnerships, Bring AmberPoint Runtime SOA Governance Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) governance is a concept used for activities related to exercising control over services in a SOA. SOA governance can be seen as an overlay on IT governance, but its focus is more organizational, since services are closely related to business activities. Solutions to New Markets OAKLAND, Calif. -- AmberPoint announced today a new program to recruit and support leading systems integrators. The AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program provides the tools systems integrators need in order to implement reliable and manageable SOA-enabled systems with AmberPoint's runtime SOA governance solutions. The AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program offers two levels of membership. Systems integrators looking to formalize their alliance with AmberPoint can choose between the entry-level Systems Integrator Starter Kit or the more comprehensive set of services and resources provided with the Systems Integrator Program. The latter comes with additional options for customized integration and SOA (1) (Start Of Authority) The first record in a DNS zone file. See DNS records. (2) (Service Oriented Architecture) The modularization of business functions for greater flexibility and reusability. assessment toolkits. Both program levels deliver AmberPoint software, technical support, training, and opportunities to work with AmberPoint's sales and marketing staff. Partners in the AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program include global systems integrators as well as regional organizations with expertise in specific vertical and technology markets. All partners in the AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program are highly proficient at implementing SOA-based systems, with a wealth of practical experience at delivering business-driving SOA solutions to their customers. Current AmberPoint Systems Integrator partners include: BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. , Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., referred to as Booz Allen is one of the oldest strategy consulting firms in the world.[1] The firm formerly had two consulting divisions: WCB (Worldwide Commercial Business, also known as “The Commercial Side”) and WTB , Cap Gemini subsidiary Sogeti, CSC, Forestay fore·stay n. Nautical A stay extending from the head of the foremast to the bowsprit of a ship. Noun 1. forestay - an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast , Freedom Open Source Solutions, IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest business and technology services provider. It is the fastest growing part of IBM, with over 190,000 professionals serving customers in more than 160 countries. , Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. , Merlin and Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company is the third largest defense contractor for the U.S. , among others. "Partnering with AmberPoint was a good business decision for us," said Steve Hoffman, Chief Architect at Forestay. "AmberPoint's leadership at bringing visibility and control to complex SOA systems will complement our expertise with business process management and SOA technologies, elevating the value our customers can derive from these systems. The AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program is an effective framework for this partnership." "We're pleased to be part of the AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program," said Joel Davne, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Freedom OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. . "AmberPoint's reputation for innovation and product quality aligns with our commitment to customer care. The services and resources we'll receive as a charter member of the AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program will translate into more effective, better managed systems for customers implementing SOA on open source platforms." Program Deliverables: * Access to AmberPoint's leading runtime SOA governance solutions * Product training and tutorials by AmberPoint's Customer Experience Group * Access to the MyAmberPoint.com site for AmberPoint customers and partners * Referral fees on sales of AmberPoint software * Sales and marketing support Program Benefits: * Accelerated deployments and joint-solution creation through training, sales and marketing tools/support * The technical resources necessary to deliver AmberPoint-enabled SOA implementations * Working in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem with AmberPoint sales to jointly win enterprise customer opportunities * Marketing support and opportunities to reach AmberPoint's industry-leading roster of enterprise SOA customers * Access to marketing tools via AmberPoint's password-protected partner portal "Our ability to maintain enduring partnerships has greatly contributed to our success in this market," explained Gary Rinedollar, vice president of Business Development at AmberPoint. "Our new program for Systems Integrators builds on our history of effective alliances, bringing a programmatic set of valuable services and tools to our SI partners. As a result of these partnerships, AmberPoint will not only improve the breadth of our sales channel, but will also gain access to several key vertical markets." Organizations interested in learning more about the AmberPoint Systems Integrator Alliance Program can find more information at: http://www.amberpoint.com/partners/si_program.shtml. About AmberPoint AmberPoint is the runtime SOA governance of choice for commercial organizations, federal agencies and software vendors alike. Utilizing a policy-based approach to manage the health and well-being of SOA applications, AmberPoint's industry-leading software brings real-time visibility and control to services and applications at each stage of the SOA lifecycle What is a SOA Lifecycle? The SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) Lifecycle is a model that is intended to illustrate relationships and dependencies between various independent lifecycles that comprise a mature, enterprise SOA program. . For more information, contact AmberPoint at 510.663.6300 or info@amberpoint.com, or visit www.amberpoint.com for a complimentary developer's edition of AmberPoint software. |
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