Global Village announces powerful new VAR program for its LAN fax server software; 25 leading value-added resellers already signed up.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 1996--Global Village Communication Inc. (Nasdaq:GVIL) has launched a value-added- reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. (VAR) program targeted at resellers who offer a variety of networking and communication-based solutions. The company kicked off its new VAR program with an aggressive marketing campaign for its latest network fax-server software, FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , and has already signed up 25 leading resellers. Global Village's VAR program features priority access to the company's technical support team, market development funds MDF or Market Development funds are funds given by the sale or marketing department from a vendor to help a partner to sell its products or to market its brand. Also named "coop budget" as cooperative budgets. , rebates, volume-licensing agreements and specially designed sales tools. The program will also offer VARs ``not for resale'' product to use within their own operation. Perhaps best of all, the program has an extremely simplified authorization The right or permission to use a system resource; the process of granting access. See access control. process. FaxWorks Server has won numerous awards over the past year. The new version offers substantial network administration, end-user and cost-savings enhancements. ``FaxWorks Server for Windows NT is perfect for small- to medium-sized business owners who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a full-featured, reliable and easy-to-use LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. fax-server solution,'' said Ken Schoenberg, vice president of electronic services, Softmart, a leading corporate software reseller, based in Exton, Pa. ``Global Village is really standing behind this product and its commitment to the channel. The company offers extensive VAR and end-user-oriented benefits, ensuring that we have quick access to the assistance and support we may need to be sure our customers are getting the most out of their office networks.'' Ninety days ago, Global Village embarked on a broad-based broad-based Of or relating to an index or average that provides a good representation of the overall market. The S&P 500 and NYSE Composite are generally regarded as broad-based stock indexes, while the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average is biased initiative to make its products easier to buy. One of these efforts has resulted in the establishment of a strong retail presence. Advertising, co-marketing funds and special promotions in the retail channel led to more than 800 stores participating in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada. ``This channel has been very effective for the sale of personal- communication software such as FocalPoint. However, our networked customer requires the added services offered by VARs,'' said Doug Dennerline, vice president of worldwide sales, Global Village. Dennerline said that Global Village would back its new partners with programs tailored to their differing requirements. ``Global Village delivers on its commitments to the distribution channels,'' added Dennerline. ``We've demonstrated our commitment with a successful entry into the retail channel and are similarly committed to the development of our VAR channel.'' An integrated fax-server software solution, FaxWorks Server 2.0 provides an easy-to-use, scalable and cost-effective fax- communication solution for small- to medium-sized businesses and departments within large corporations. With FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT, one easy-to-use program brings desktop fax send, receive, view and management capabilities to everyone on the company's network and to remote users, such as traveling executives, as well. Pricing and Availability FaxWorks Server for Windows NT was originally launched in July 1995. The software comes complete with a 30-user license and is available at a suggested U.S. list price of $2,495 through leading VARs throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , including Softmart, US Connect, Entex, CompuCom and Software House International. The optional e-mail feature is available at a suggested U.S. list price of $995. For more information, customers can call Global Village at 800/329-9675, or visit the company's World Wide Web site, ``The Village,'' at http://www.globalvillage.com. Global Village Communication Inc. Global Village is a leading supplier of integrated communication solutions for personal-computer users. The company's broad product offerings include software that integrates fax, data, e-mail, Internet, voice mail, speakerphone speak·er·phone n. A telephone or telephone attachment that contains both a loudspeaker and a microphone, allowing several persons to participate in a call at the same time without the telephone receiver being held. Noun 1. and paging capabilities for individual users; communication servers that combine fax, remote-access and network modem A modem shared by all users in a network. See network access server. for small businesses and workgroups; fax/modems for individual users; and Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. products for individuals, small businesses and branch-office connectivity. Global Village sells its products directly and through leading retailers and distributors worldwide. CONTACT: The Bohle Co. Taunya Terry/Kim Uberti, 310/785-0515 taunya@bohle.com kim@bohle.com |
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