Press Release Summary = GN Netcom has today launched a new Channel Partner Programme, as part of a major drive to attract new resellers and enhance the support package for its existing partner network. The programme will help partners profit from a boom in wireless headset demand, partially driven by the growth of IP telephony, which is set to increase by 40 per cent in 2007 according to Ovum.
Press Release Body = June 5th 2006
GN Netcom Launches Partner Programme
GN Netcom has today launched a new Channel Partner Programme, as part of a major drive to attract new resellers and enhance the support package for its existing partner network. The programme will help partners profit from a boom in wireless headset demand, partially driven by the growth of IP telephony, which is set to increase by 40 per cent in 2007 according to Ovum.
In the last year, GN Netcom has seen wireless headset sales grow by 200% in the UK and the company says demand is soaring in the office and contact centre mar-kets in 2006, creating new business opportunities for resellers.
By bundling the high-margin GN headsets with other products, resellers can frequently revisit their customer base and up-sell their existing portfolio, offering customers a complete communications solution.
The new channel programme offers a tiered framework designed to suit resellers of all sizes and will help them to take advantage of an easy-to-sell portfolio of high margin, award winning products.
The programme also offers a number of other key benefits:
. Free training and dedicated sales personnel . A regular communications programme . Marketing materials and support . Discounted, in-house and demonstration equipment
"The significant increase in the uptake of wireless headsets and expected market growth provides a fantastic opportunity for UK resellers," said Jan McNair, Managing Director, GN Netcom. "Our new partner programme reflects our commitment to the channel and working with our approved distribution partners we hope to attract resellers of all sizes. The tiered approach ensures that each partner is receiving the right support from GN, including training, education, incentives and access to marketing development funds."
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About GN Netcom Through its Jabra and GN Netcom brands, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative hands-free audio solutions. With 1,800 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless and corded headsets for mobile consumers and office and contact centre professionals. GN Netcom's business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom is part of GN Store Nord, which has been helping people communicate since 1869. GN Store Nord is a listed company on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. For more information: www.gn.com www.gnnetcom.com www.jabra. com
Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GN Netcom A/S is under license
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