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New Open-Source Channel Programs You Should Know About

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March 19, 2007    12:00 AM ET

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There's an open-source channel offensive under way as a new wave of emerging Linux application providers make serious channel investments in 2007.

It's a partner push that represents the biggest influx of new channel dollars in many, many years. These programs cover every segment of the solution stack and are backed up by solution margins as high as 30 percent to 50 percent.

Here are the high points of some of these new vendor programs:
COMPANY: Astaro
Burlington, Mass.
www.astaro.com


KEY PRODUCT:
Astaro Security Gateway

PRICING:
Basic appliance starts at $695 for 10 users, $1,560 wirth full services for 10 users

PROGRAM:
Astaro Partner Program

PROGRAM LEVELS & REQUIREMENTS:
Premier Level ($200K per year), Preferred Level ($50K per year)

KEY BENEFITS:
Free partner training, tech support, listing on Web site, Astaro portal access

COMPANY: Centric CRM
Norfolk, Va.
www.centriccrm.com


KEY PRODUCT:
Centric CRM 4.1

PRICING:
$400 per user, on demand $50 per month

PROGRAM:
Centric CRM Solution Provider Program

PROGRAM LEVELS & REQUIREMENTS:
Single level, 2-day training session

KEY BENEFITS:
Leads, deal registration, certification training, online portal co-marketing

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