Thursday, 6 November 2008

Sun Introduces Open Access Channel Program, Expands Software Channel Program

Recently, Sun Microsystems announced significant enhancements to the Sun Partner Advantage Program with the introduction of the Open Access Channel Program and a set of new Software Specialties.

As part of Sun's Partner Advantage program, the Open Access Channel Program gives resellers a simple, no-barrier-to-entry option for gaining access to Sun's software portfolio.

Software Specialties focus on providing integration and consulting services to solve customers' business problems including the need to quickly develop new applications, run them more securely, connect with more customers, protect user identities and provide a more flexible infrastructure for their company's growth.

“Channel partners play a very important role in supporting our customers' needs around the world and with these new programs we're making sure that they are equipped with the right products to drive expansion into current and new markets,” said Jesse Chavez, vice president, Global Partner Sales, Sun Microsystems. “The Open Access Program and Software Specialties are game-changers for both resellers who simply want easier access to sell Sun software and current Sun Partners that want to expand their software and service delivery practices.”

The company claims it has expanded its software channel program to leverage the market momentum behind its leading software products, including open source powerhouses GlassFish application server, MySQL database, OpenSolaris operating system and xVM VirtualBox.