Newbridge Networks Launches New Online Partner Support
Network: Newbridge(r) Partner Network strengthens
relationships with world-wide channel
MARCH 23, 2000
KANATA, ONTARIO--Newbridge Networks (NYSE:NN; TSE:NNC) today
launched a new web-based support tool for its 200 world-wide
Partners. The Newbridge Partner Network will provide real-time
online sales, marketing and technical support to resellers
offering Newbridge high-end networking solutions.
The launch creates a framework for future channel initiatives as
Newbridge aims to build on its close relationship with
international Partners. The network will ensure fast access to the
latest marketing collateral, sales and support information and
ordering processes.
Commenting on the launch, David Gillespie, director of eCommerce,
Newbridge Networks said: "Our aim is to create a virtual
organisation combining the customer knowledge and reach that our
Partners provide with the excellent products and support that
Newbridge offers. Via the Internet, we are integrating our
Partners more closely into the company and offering support to
this vitally important part of the business. It is a firm
indication of our long term commitment to Newbridge Partners."
The Newbridge Partners Network is the first stage of an ongoing
programme to streamline and tailor relationships between Newbridge
and the channel. A focus on training and development will ensure
that all Partners working with Newbridge can offer customers
complete pre and post sales service and support.
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services
wide area networking solutions for service providers in more than
100 countries. On February 23, 2000, Newbridge entered into a
definitive agreement to be acquired by Alcatel, a world leader in
end-to-end voice and data communications solutions systems.
Alcatel's leadership in broadband access combined with the
Newbridge leadership in ATM / MPLS / IP switched routing will make
it one of the top players in the next-generation networking market
with complete, end-to-end communication solutions. Newbridge
current customers include the world's 350 largest
telecommunications service providers. The Company employs more
than 6,000 people on six continents. News and information are
available at www.newbridge.com |
