(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — On-demand and cloud computing IT infrastructure provider Layered Technologies, Inc. (www.layeredtech.com) has launched its new partner program expanding the availability of enterprise-class cloud computing technologies to end-users.
Announced at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2010 in Las Vegas, the new program is designed to engage partners who want to include the dedicated hosting, virtualization and cloud computing technologies as part of their overall services. Partners have dedicated resources and access to a new partner portal offering automated ordering, deal registration, training and other resources to help expand and accelerate sales, and deliver value to end-users.
“We’re looking for partners who want to deliver Layered Tech solutions as value-added services within their own core business,” Layered Tech founder and president Todd Abrams said in a statement. “We developed our new partner program because we recognize that there’s a need within the channel for additional resources and capabilities that can help guide partners’ end-use customers to the right technology solution, whether that’s within a dedicated hosting or cloud computing infrastructure.”
Unlike typical channel programs that merely provide reseller discounts, Layered Tech’s new program assigns partners dedicated account managers, sales engineers and project managers. In addition, the program’s new, feature-rich Partner Portal will give partners the ability to order online, as well as access joint-marketing materials and training resources such as webinars to help partners sell more deals and close them quicker.
The partner portal also will automatically authenticate partners when they sign in and will apply the proper pricing, discounts and special offers based on the partner’s Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
System integrators, value-added resellers, Software as a Service providers and technology consultants will find Layered Tech’s new partner program particularly appealing because it streamlines and strengthens their ability to sell and deliver dedicated and virtual/cloud computing IT infrastructures and services. One such partner is California-based colocation and cloud services provider Burstorm (www.burstorm.com) became a Layered Tech partner so it could bring the best enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions to its customers, which include the likes of Oracle, Yahoo, and Applied Materials.
“Burstorm consults with very large companies that have complex technology needs,” said Burstorm founder and chief executive officer Brandon Abbey. “Our role is to navigate customers through the process of defining their technology requirements, identifying the best solution, then procuring and deploying it. We partner with Layered Tech because they give us an end-to-end solution whether our clients’ infrastructure needs are in the dedicated or cloud computing or storage environments.”
