ClearPath Networks Launches iVAR Program to Enable Resellers to Deliver Superior Managed Services to Smaller Businesses.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LOS LOS Length of stay, see there ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2002 First Partner Program to Allow VARs, Systems Integrators An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. and IT Consultants to Create Recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. Revenue Streams ClearPath Networks, developer of the industry's most compelling set of network-based Virtual Private Network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ) services for small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced iVAR, a comprehensive partner program geared toward the VAR, Systems Integrator and IT Consultant communities. Leveraging the power of iVPN, ClearPath's intelligent network-based VPN solution, iVAR allows resellers to offer intelligent network-based VPNs as well as a wide range of managed data services and converged solutions, including voice, data and multimedia applications, to smaller businesses. "ClearPath's iVAR program offers enormous value to any reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. targeting the small-business market," said Ron Caroff, Principal of Max Power, a member of iVAR. "The program is structured to provide maximum flexibility in terms of both service delivery and management, and is backed by a truly superior level of customer support. iVAR has taken much of the challenge out of offering managed network services to our customers." Unlike other service providers' partner programs, which only offer a one-time referral fee for new customers, ClearPath has designed iVAR so that resellers can create customized solutions and generate ongoing revenue. The program revolves around ClearPath's iVPN service family, the first private network service to give small- and mid-sized businesses the same high-quality, secure, low-latency connections typical in large corporations. Comprised of iVPN Data, iVPN Voice and iVPN Multimedia, the iVPN suite provides a product solution for most any information requirement, and serves as the ideal platform for delivering a comprehensive set of managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality to smaller businesses. (For more information on iVPN, see separate press release at www.clearpathnet.com.) "We understand that resellers are under increasing pressure to provide small- and medium-sized businesses with the same quality and selection of services available to larger companies," said Cliff Young Cliff Young is the name of several notable individuals including:
ClearPath extends the iVPN environment to resellers via ClearPath's proprietary, world-class web-based iBizBuilder application. With this system, orders for new services can be placed, and status regarding provisioning and installation time frames can be easily checked. The system also enables program members to manage prospective leads and future business opportunities. A certified See certification. ClearPath Account Manager works with each iVAR partner to ensure that maximum productivity and efficiency benefits are achieved with this application. ClearPath's iVAR program also offers all program members quality sales representation, technical support and market intelligence data. This includes sales engineering assistance when members are presenting ClearPath solutions to clients, various levels of technical support regarding issues and system integration problems (from trained network solutions provider team members) and tier 1 customer support on all related issues. Resellers interested in joining the iVAR program should contact a ClearPath Networks Account Manager at sales@clearpathnet.com or 1-866 GO CPNET CPNET Customer Premises Network CPNET Control Program Network (1-866-462-7638) to learn more about the benefits and opportunities of becoming a member. About ClearPath Founded in 2002, ClearPath offers the industry's most compelling set of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services for small- and medium-sized businesses, including iVPN, the first line of intelligent network-based VPNs. The company is dedicated to helping even the smallest business maximize the value of branch offices, trade partners and telecommuters through fast, reliable and secure access to enterprise-class managed services. Leveraging a powerful nationwide MPLS/ATM fiber backbone, ClearPath's iVPN facilitates the transport of data as well as the transfer of voice and multimedia applications. Led by a team of telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. , Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the , and technology executives, ClearPath is based in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , California. For more information, please visit www.clearpathnet.com. |
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