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Mandrakesoft has just announced a new partner program for the US. The Mandrakelinux Solution Provider Program will assist IT services companies in delivering practical, affordable Linux-based products to the small and mid-sized business market. As part of the partner program, Mandrakesoft is introducing a new line of solution-based Linux servers, called the Mandrakelinux Dedicated Server Series, tailored to the needs of the mainstream SMB market. These server offerings are designed to be easy to migrate from Windows, and are only available from official Mandrakelinux Solution Providers.
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___ For Immediate Release ___
New partner program from Mandrakesoft helps IT services companies in
the US deliver practical, affordable Linux solutions to their small
and mid-sized business customers
January 18, 2005. Mandrakesoft announced today a new partner program
for US companies offering Linux products and services to small and
mid-sized business customers. The Mandrakelinux Solution Provider
Program is designed to support IT services companies in offering the
benefits of open source to a mainstream audience through technical and
marketing support.
IT services companies are signing up around the country to participate
in the program. "We've had a very positive response so far," says
Maria Winslow, Program Manager at Mandrakesoft. "Partners are telling
us that their customers are requesting more Linux products and
services, and they want help making the transition. That's exactly the
goal of this partner program - to help increase sales through Linux
offerings."
Franck Goron, President and founder of e-angel in Washington, DC, was
one of the first IT services companies to sign on to the new
program. For Goron, developing a close relationship with a Linux
vendor was important in his decision to join the program. "I feel like
they really understand the Linux market from my perspective," says
Goron. "and that they will be there when we need help with technical
or marketing issues. I expect this relationship will help us expand
our business in 2005."
The new program provides marketing and sales support, privileged
second-tier technical support, and the option to order pre-installed
systems. Partners get a dedicated contact to help with customer
questions about Linux and open source software, plus a collection of
marketing tools to assist with promotion. The company has also set up
a technical support team that is dedicated exclusively to program
members for the highest level of support.
Advent Consulting, an IT services company in the Boston area, joined
the program because of the focus on the SMB market. According to CEO
David Lee, "With this program, Mandrakesoft is delivering a range of
practical Linux-based solutions specifically tailored to the needs of
small and mid-sized organizations, allowing Advent Consulting to
deliver comprehensive open source products and services to our
customers that work in an integrated and streamlined fashion."
As part of the new program, the company is introducing a new line of
practical Linux servers, called the Mandrakelinux Dedicated Server
Series, tailored to the needs of mainstream small and mid-sized
business customers. These server offerings are designed to be easy to
migrate from Windows, and are only available from official
Mandrakelinux Solution Providers.
Mandrakesoft has two introductory servers in the series - the
Mandrakelinux Dedicated File Server and the Mandrakelinux Dedicated
Email Gateway with spam and virus filtering. Pricing for each server
is $750, with no CPU or client access restrictions. These products
represent the practical, affordable choice for small and mid-sized IT
environments.
According to Winslow, "We know that small and mid-sized business
customers want practical solutions at a good price, not expensive
operating systems that include everything but the kitchen sink. We're
filling in a gap in the SMB market by providing solution-based
products and supporting local service providers as they make the
transition to a truly mainstream Linux market."
Companies interested in participating in the Mandrakelinux Solution
Provider Program should contact Maria Winslow at (919) 968-7802, or
send email to [e-mail:uspartners@mandrakesoft.com] to request more information.
About Mandrakesoft
Widely known as the most user-friendly Linux provider, Mandrakesoft
provides a trusted interface between users of information technology
and open source technologists. Mandrakelinux is the first choice for
practical and affordable Linux solutions in real-world
settings. Founded in 1998 with a mission to create a user-friendly
Linux, Mandrakesoft quickly grew to be a leading global name in Linux
solutions. Mandrakelinux is distributed in 140 countries in 68
languages, with installations numbering 4-6 million worldwide.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Mandrakesoft SA
Maria Winslow ,919-968-7802, [e-mail:mwinslow@mandrakesoft.com]
e-angel LLC
Franck Goron, 202- 448-8924
Advent Consulting
David Lee, 617-444-8770
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