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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jennifer Jester/Lucia Graziano
Banyan Public Communications
508-898-1000
Joann Anderson
Copithorne and Bellows
617-252-0606
BANYAN ELEVATES EIGHT CHANNEL PARTNERS
TO PREMIER RESELLER STATUS
WESTBORO, Mass., Nov. 4 , 1991 -- Banyan Systems today announced
that eight more Banyan channel partners have met the criteria to
become Banyan Premier Resellers. Banyan Premier Resellers are the
highest class of channel partners, proficient and committed to
servicing Banyan end users.
The new Banyan Premier Resellers include:
* BFA, Albuquerque, NM
* DataAids, Houston, TX
* Integrated Systems Group, Glendale, CA
* Maritime Tel & Tel, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
* Memorex-Telex, Tulsa, OK
* Mohawk Data Sciences, Markham, Ontario, Canada
* Syntrex, Eatontown, NJ
* Trellis Network Services, Princeton, NJ
Banyan developed the Premier Reseller Program to recognize a
distinguished group of channel partners who demonstrate a high
commitment to multi-vendor-based VINES integration, support, and
value added services.
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BANYAN ANNOUNCES PREMIER RESELLERS/Nov. 4/Page 2
These channel partners are acknowledged for their proficiency in
selling and servicing Banyan VINES networks to a wide range of
customers ranging in size up to and including the Fortune 1000. By
offering the highest level of sales and service, premier resellers
gain the opportunity to differentiate themselves in the
marketplace.
The program also enables end users to identify those resellers who
have provided exemplary support for customers before, during, and
after the sale. The program assures customers that their reseller
has the ability to support their enterprise-wide networking
solutions.
"Banyan's Premier Reseller designation serves an important two-fold
purpose," said James D'Arezzo, Banyan Vice President, Marketing.
"It distinguishes those resellers who have made an exceptional
commitment and investment in selling Banyan products, and it
assures customers and prospects that they'll receive superlative
service at every level."
Among the benefits of attaining Banyan Premier Reseller status are:
* Reimbursement for business development expenditures made to
enhance the channel partner's sales, marketing, and technical
training capabilities.
* Unlimited free access to Banyan Enhanced Support Service
(telephone technical support, 24 hours per day, 7 days per
week).
* Exclusive participation in programs jointly developed by
Banyan and its strategic partners.
* Pre-qualified sales leads.
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BANYAN ANNOUNCES PREMIER RESELLERS/Nov. 4/Page 3
Resellers must meet a rigid set of criteria to obtain status as a
Banyan Premier Reseller. Each channel partner who has been an
authorized Banyan Reseller for at least six months is eligible for
the program. Additional selection criteria include:
* Employment of a minimum of two full-time Certified Banyan
Engineers.
* Ability to demonstrate the Banyan product line at each
accredited selling location.
* Assignment of a dedicated Banyan Product Manager.
* Successful completion of a series of advanced technical
education courses.
* Establishment of ongoing training for all representatives in\
the sale, use, and demonstration of Banyan products.
* Centralized support capability with call tracking system and
on-line VINES server access.
* 24-hour assistance service to end users.
* Maintenance of a customer satisfaction program.
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About Banyan Systems
Banyan Systems is the pioneer and a leader in enterprise-wide
PC-based networking systems. These systems enable all computer
resources within any organization to interoperate freely as part of
a unified global network. Headquartered in Westboro, Mass., the
company markets products worldwide through authorized resellers and
country partners. North America's largest privately held networking
software company, Banyan was founded in 1983 and now employs more
than 600 persons in the U.S. and abroad.
Banyan and VINES are registered trademarks of Banyan Systems.