Teneo Named Diamond Partner In Riverbed Partner Programme
Published on: 10 July 2009
Teneo, a leading infrastructure optimisation specialist, has been named a Diamond partner within the enhanced Riverbed Partner Network.
Teneo has been named the UK’s first ‘Diamond’ partner by WAN optimisation vendor Riverbed Technology as it recently rolled out enhancements its Riverbed Partner Network. Diamond is a new level within the programme, surpassing the previous highest level of Platinum. It has been introduced to recognise the partners that excel with this leading edge technology. Teneo is the first UK-based reseller to be named within the Diamond level in recognition of its outstanding track record of sales success and its technical and support commitment to Riverbed solutions.
To qualify for Diamond status, among its various achievements, Teneo has increased the number of employees with Riverbed accreditations. Teneo has consistently invested in Riverbed training for its employees, and the company now boasts Riverbed Sales Accredited Professionals and Riverbed Certified Solutions Professionals as part of the Teneo team.
In recognition of its Diamond status, Teneo receives a range of benefits from Riverbed including marketing support, enhanced product discounts, growth rebates and participation in the Riverbed sales lead generation programme. Teneo was also awarded Riverbed’s ‘Northern European Reseller of the Year’ for 2008, and has achieved the milestone of installing 1,500 Riverbed Steelhead appliances for over 150 customers.
Nigel Lambert, channel manager, Riverbed Technology, commented:
“Our enhanced Riverbed partner programme is designed to reward and support resellers who have the skills and ambition to achieve success with our leading edge solutions. With the creation of our new Diamond partner level we can recognise and reward the outstanding achievement of partners such as Teneo who consistently succeed through delivering innovative Riverbed solutions for their customers.”
James Hall, marketing director, Teneo, commented:
“We are delighted to be recognised by Riverbed as a Diamond partner. We also appreciate the developments of the new Riverbed partner programme which gives much more headroom for resellers such as ourselves to drive the growth opportunities that Riverbed brings.”
