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Leading Programs
Master Guide: Partner Programs List
Which vendors are dappled with stars? Start at the top of the list and work your way down. .
Golden Programs
It's time to find out which vendors captured five-star ratings in VARBusiness' annual survey.
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View All Vendor Programs In A Specific Market Segment
Click a market segment to view company and program names, and 5-Star Gold and Silver Award winners, for that market.
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| Business & Productivity Software Components Networking Peripherals Personal Computing Security | Servers Services Software Infrastructure Storage Other |
Compare Programs By Key Elements
Click a market segment to compare key partner program elements.
| Business & Productivity Software Components Networking Peripherals Personal Computing Security | Servers Services Software Infrastructure Storage Other |
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Stars Among The VARS
VARs didn't hand out praise lightly--it's clear they want as partners those vendors with whom they can go the distance and reap profits as a team.
Slide Show: 12 Partner Programs To Watch
Here are the vendors that won not only the Gold 5-star awards, but also all six categories of Silver 5-star awards.
What VARs Look For In A Partner Program:
Networking VARsSupport and profitability are superior, but there's always room for improvement.
Peripherals VARsVendors get the gold for reliability and attention to detail.
Security VARsPartner sales and marketing support are key to building loyalty.
Storage VARsCommunication and uncommon commitment earn gold stars.
The Channel Man
How To Pick A Great Partner
What does it take to earn major stars in the Partner Programs Guide? Robert C. DeMarzo knows.
Methodology
How VARBusiness Chose The 5-Star Programs
