Juniper revamps Partner Advantage program around services, cloud computing

February 7, 2013 Off By David

Grazed from ITBusiness.ca. Author: Jeff Jedras.

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) used its second annual Global Partner Conference in Las Vegas to announce an expansion of its Partner Advantage partner program to include two key new revenue opportunities for partners: services and cloud computing. The program, which launched in 2012, now supports more than 12,000 global partners, and is being expanded to include cloud offerings, as well as new support, maintenance and professional partner services.

"Last year at the Global Partner Conference, Juniper Networks announced the most significant investment in our partner organization since the company launched into the channel. Throughout 2012, our partners have leveraged the program to enhance their value and drive profitability through new opportunities with their customers,” said Emilio Umeoka, senior vice-president, worldwide partners and alliances for Juniper, in a statement…

“Today’s expansion of our Partner Advantage program to include Services and Cloud will arm our partners with integrated, value-add programs and tools that capitalize on these massive market opportunities and can help drive their long-term success within the network." Partner Advantage Services will include traditional maintenance and support services as well as more advanced and professional services, and will encompass two specific specializations: Partner Support Services and Partner Professional Services…

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