Novell Wins Top Channel Award for Open Platform Solutions

Novell Wins Top Channel Award for Open Platform Solutions

Two Linux-based platforms from Novell – Novell® Open Enterprise Server and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server – have swept the top spots for server operating systems in the Annual Report Card (ARC), a prestigious ranking by VARBusiness that identifies the top technologies among the solution provider channel. In a rare feat, Open Enterprise Server took first place in all four rated categories – product innovation, support, partnership and loyalty – while SUSE Linux Enterprise Server came in second, out positioning Microsoft’s entries in this category. Based on interviews with thousands of channel partners, the ARC Awards are a premier indicator of partner satisfaction in the technology industry.

“Novell is extremely excited by the clear partner endorsement of Open Enterprise Server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server,” said Steve Erdman, vice president and general manager of channels and alliances at Novell. “Novell relies heavily on our solution providers across the globe to deliver value-added Linux solutions and their vote of confidence reaffirms that our customers are receiving a best-in-class experience with Novell.”

Novell’s win with Open Enterprise Server, which includes the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server distribution within it along with advanced networking and productivity tools, marks the first victory for a Linux-based platform in the server operating system category. The second place ranking for the stand-alone version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server indicates growing channel interest in, and business around, the Linux* operating system. The ARC awards are based on more than 5,000 interviews with channel partners, who evaluated 90 market-leading vendors across 19 product categories. Partner satisfaction with software vendors was rated across four key areas: product innovation; support; partnership; and loyalty. The ARC process is comprehensive, accurately reflecting not only how good the products are, but also how well the vendors deliver technical and marketing support to channel partners, the effectiveness of vendor channel programs, and the channel’s commitment to future business with vendors.

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