Motorola solutions named to crn’s 5-star partner programs guide
Schaumburg, ill.--(business wire)--motorola solutions, inc. (nyse: msi) announced today that it has been awarded the 5-star partner rating and been named to crn’s 2012 partner programs guide for its partnerempowertm program. the 2012 crn partner programs guide and crn 5-star rating are the definitive listing of manufacturers and software publishers that service solution providers or provide products to the it channel. crn’s partner programs guide recognizes those vendors who have channel programs and derive a portion of their sales through the indirect it channel. in building the list, ubm channel research developed a methodology in which vendors are assessed on information provided in their completed applications. the objective criteria take into account each vendor’s investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales support and communication. focused on enabling channel partner success, motorola’s partnerempower program rewards partners for their experience in key technologies and target markets and for their investments in developing the highly specialized skill sets needed to sell, design, implement and deploy cutting-edge customer solutions. motorola’s channel partners continually enhance their capabilities through world-class training and certification programs that increase their skills and competency to best meet the needs of their customers. “the companies listed in crn’s 2012 partner programs guide represent a comprehensive list of the best channel programs in the market today,” said kelley damore, vice president and editorial director for ubm 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.” “it’s an honor to receive the 5-star rating and be recognized in the midst of the global rollout of the partnerempower program,” said juliann larimer, vice president of global channels, motorola solutions. “through partnerempower, motorola solutions will continue to innovate and recognize and reward differentiation so that together with our partners we can deliver powerful solutions to our customers.” the 2012 partner programs guide and 5-star partner listing will be featured on crn.com and in the march 2012 issue of crn. about motorola solutions motorola solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. motorola solutions trades on the new york stock exchange under the ticker “msi.” to learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com. for ongoing news, please visit our media center or subscribe to our news feed. about ubm channel ubm channel is the premier provider of it channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. with over 30 years of experience and engagement, ubm channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. ubm channel is a ubm company. to learn more about ubm channel, visit us at www.ubmchannel.com. about ubm plc ubm plc is a leading global business media company. we inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. we focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. for more information, go to www.ubm.com. motorola, moto, motorola solutions and the stylized m logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of motorola trademark holdings, llc and are used under license. all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2012 motorola solutions, inc. all rights reserved.
