[May 02, 2013] Siemens Enterprise Communications Secures 5-Star Partner Rating in CRN's 2013 Partner Program Guide Tweet May 02, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Siemens Enterprise Communications announced it has been named to CRN's 2013 Partner Program Guide and awarded a 5-Star Partner rating for the fourth time. "The companies listed in CRN's 2013 Partner Program Guide represent a comprehensive list of the best channel programs in the market today," said Kelley Damore, SVP and Editorial Director, for UBM Tech Channel's CRN. "The 5-star award is reserved for vendors that understand that a successful partnership does not rely solely on the technology. By offering their partners tools, education and regular updates, vendors on this list go above and beyond traditional support to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership." According to a release, the list methodology is based on objective criteria that takes into account each vendor's investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales support and communication. Vendors are assessed using information provided in their completed applications. Over the past year, Siemens Enterprise Communications Go Forward! Partner Program has been enhanced by new resources to enable partners to more effectively and economically develop qualified leads. One example is MarketingCONNECT, a program that enables partners to utilize packaged marketing services provided by pre-approved vendors familiar with the value of Siemens Enterprise Communications' solutions. Partners work directly with vendors to generate leads and improve sales efficiency with professional training. Services are funded by automated payments taken directly from the partners' accrued marketing funds. MarketingCONNECT complements the many web-based marketing tools offered by Digital Channel, Siemens Enterprise Communications' online marketing automation tool, which has doubled the number of pre-packaged marketing campaigns and increased partner utilization by 30 percent. "We are honored to again be named a 5-Star Partner Program by CRN," said Chris Hummel, Chief Commercial Officer for Siemens Enterprise Communications. "Siemens Enterprise Communications is committed to continually deliver products and services that will enable our channel partners to stay profitable and remain ahead of their industry competition." Siemens Enterprise Communications is a global provider of unified communications (UC) solutions and network infrastructure for enterprises of all sizes. More Information: CRN.com siemens-enterprise.com or enterasys.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]