Overture Networks launches worldwide partner program.

Overture Networks, a developer of packet-based multi-service access platforms, has announced the launch of its worldwide partner program. Through this program, Overture Networks will team up with leading systems integrators, solutions and alliance partners to develop, test, and sell solutions focused on the multi-service access space.

The program provides a foundation for working with organizations that have complementary customer and product emphases. Under the aegis of the program, Overture Networks and its partners will work together to increase sales opportunities and to develop differentiated, interoperable solutions at the metro edge. The partner program will help Overture Networks align itself with a variety of global partners throughout the industry to offer carriers and enterprises the best possible multi-service access platform. Further, members of the program will receive unprecedented levels of sales support, product training and certification, marketing and communications, technical support, and application development consulting.

"Network operators are continually being asked to get more out of their installed systems. They need to expand and evolve services quickly while providing new services at lower costs and preparing their network for future requirements--in a cost-conscious manner," said Jeff Reedy, president and chief executive officer for Overture Networks. "To address these challenges, we are teaming up with industry-leading companies that will extend the value of our solution by integrating with more systems and applications in carrier-class networks, all of which will greatly benefit our mutual customers."