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TANDBERG Strengthens its enVision Program in Asia Pacific; Set to Further Invest in its Partner
Community
TOKYO, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
New enVision Partner Program allows partners to invest in TANDBERG based on their core competencies
TANDBERG, (OSLO: TAA.OL) the leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition (HD) video
conferencing and mobile video solutions, today introduced an exciting new partner program in Asia Pacific that
will build an enhanced, long-term collaboration platform for TANDBERG and its partner community.
TANDBERG's enVision partner program offers partners the flexibility to scale their investment and engage
in various aspects of the program based on their core competencies and market focus. Partners will be
categorized into four areas of specialization, namely audio/visual specialists, visual communication specialists,
systems integrators, and services providers. In addition, TANDBERG has significantly increased the size and
scope of its marketing fund and support resources - including customised tools and training programs to
develop each partner's specialization - to help key partners accelerate their business.
TANDBERG's President for North Asia, Daniel Johansson said, "The new enVision program empowers our
partners to drive increased profits through developing a clear differentiation for their business, based on
demonstrated competency around the solutions they provide as well as the market segments they serve.
Video is truly the next killer application and TANDBERG, together with our partners, is in the best position to
change the way businesses communicate."
Under the auspices of the enVision Partner Program, TANDBERG will continue to work with its partners in 3
levels of certification - Platinum (highest level), Premier (intermediate) and Authorised (entry level). These
partners are categorized according to their business solution in the following areas:
* Audio Visual Specialist:
AV Specialists are highly competent in meeting room design and
integration.
* Visual Communication Specialist:
VC Specialists have extensive expertise in visual communications and
TANDBERG products.
* System Integrator:
System Integrators are focused around networking, operating environments,
storage and contact centre technologies.
* Service Provider:
Service Providers can provide total communication and network
infrastructure management on a global or regional level with a
guaranteed service levels.
With its fierce advocation of open standards and solid year-on-year growth, TANDBERG has continued to
be an attractive partner for many of Asia Pacific's top channel partners. According to industry analysts, the
video conferencing market in Asia Pacific is poised to grow into a US$1.7 billion industry by 2014.
TANDBERG's continued focus on channel and partner development comes off the back of the recent
appointment of Adam Britten as TANDBERG's Asia Pacific Channel Development Director.
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About TANDBERG
TANDBERG is the leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile
video products and services with dual headquarters in New York and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops
and markets systems and software for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-
added services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock
TANDBERG is a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and
company names here in may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
Machiko Fujishima
Marketing Manager
Nihon TANDBERG K.K.
Phone: +81-3-6230-3519
Email: machiko.fujishima@tandberg.com
SOURCE: TANDBERG
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