[June 15, 2004] PowerHouse Technologies Launches New Channel Partner Program to Increase Partner Opportunities Through Training, Sales and Marketing SAN RAMON, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- POWERHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. (BULLETIN BOARD: PWHT.PK) , an innovative developer of mobile computing solutions, today announced a new partner program designed to establish high-value partnerships with resellers, solution providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), and value-added resellers (VARs). This new go-to-market channel program includes extensive training, sales and marketing support to help partners succeed in selling the PowerHouse Technologies' flagship Migo product line and software solutions. Migo (http://www.4migo.com/), introduced to the marketplace in September 2003, is a unique mobile computing system that fits in a pocket or on a keychain and enables computer users to easily transport and access their personalized desktop environment, files and Outlook e-mail on any computer. The new PowerHouse Technologies channel program offers two levels of participation for valued partners: Affiliate Partner An affiliate partner focuses on small- to medium-sized businesses and provides basic sales and the first level of technical support. An affiliate partner is required to complete a partner agreement and receives benefits including online training, access to online marketing tools, inside telephone support, and standard technical support. Premier Partner A premier partner's sales focus is on small- to medium-sized businesses as well as enterprise clients. To achieve premier partner status, an organization must complete a partner agreement and must also maintain technical support as well as outside sales personnel on staff who are trained and certified on Migo applications. Premier partner benefits include a listing as a certified dealer on the 4Migo.com Web site, online support and marketing tools, inside telephone sales support, priority technical support, outside account management, bid-desk support, sales lead programs, and a sales-volume-based quarterly incentive program. "The market potential for mobile information is huge, and Migo is a unique product that taps into that potential," said Joshua Feller, president of PowerHouse Technologies, Americas. "Our new partnership program is designed to provide a comprehensive package of tools and training that allows partners to take advantage of this fast-growing mobile information market." To support the new program and provide sales assistance resources, PowerHouse Technologies has added three regional sales directors to its team. Under the new partnership program, regional sales directors will be available to make joint sales calls with partners and will work with premier partners to distribute and close sales leads. In the eastern region, Elizabeth Sun joins as regional sales director for PowerHouse Technologies. A technology industry veteran with more than 16 years of experience, Ms. Sun joins PowerHouse Technologies from eSun Consulting Group where she was founder and industry analyst. Prior to that, Ms. Sun served as senior program director, electronic business strategies for META Group. In the central region, Melanie Harris joins PowerHouse Technologies as regional sales director. Ms. Harris, who previously served as co-founder and business development executive with Career Endeavors LLC, brings more than 20 years of sales experience and a track record of building successful relationships with channel partners and customers to the company. Ms. Harris also served as director of North America enterprise sales for RealNetworks. And, in the western region, Matthew Morris is the new regional sales director for PowerHouse Technologies. Mr. Morris has 14 years of experience in sales and operations and joins PowerHouse Technologies from Dantz Development, Inc. where he served as North American distribution manager. Prior to that, Mr. Morris served as senior account manager, channel sales for Dantz. PowerHouse Technologies has also recently added additional resources to its in-house sales team to support the program. "Our bottom line goal with this new partner program is to establish high- value relationships which benefit our partners and ultimately our customers and shareholders," said Mr. Feller. Organizations interested in becoming a PowerHouse Technologies partner can find additional information and a program application at: http://www.pwhtgroup.com/partners/migo_partner_program.shtml . About PowerHouse Technologies Group PowerHouse Technologies Group, Inc., (http://www.pwhtgroup.com/) headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., acquires, develops and markets computing software products that improve the way mobile information is securely stored, carried and accessed. The Migo, recently launched by PowerHouse, is an award winning personal and workgroup information management solution for Windows and Outlook based systems. SAFE HARBOR PROVISION: Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Additional information concerning forward-looking statements is contained under the heading of risk factors listed from time to time in PowerHouse Technologies Group, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information. Press Contact: Colleen Cavanaugh The Hoffman Agency [email protected] 770-448-2661 Investor Contact: David Wells Vice President, Finance Operations PowerHouse Technologies 925-328-1100, ext. 303 PowerHouse Technologies Group, Inc. CONTACT: Press, Colleen Cavanaugh of The Hoffman Agency,+1-770-448-2661, or [email protected], for PowerHouse Technologies; orInvestor, David Wells, Vice President, Finance Operations of PowerHouseTechnologies, +1-925-328-1100, ext. 303 Web site: http://www.pwhtgroup.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]