TANDBERG Strengthens its enVision Program in Asia Pacific; Set to Further Invest in its Partner Community

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TOKYO, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- TANDBERG, (OSLO: TAA.OL) the leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition (HD) video conferencing and mobile video solutions, today introduced an exciting new partner program in Asia Pacific that will build an enhanced, long-term collaboration platform for TANDBERG and its partner community.

TANDBERG's enVision partner program offers partners the flexibility to scale their investment and engage in various aspects of the program based on their core competencies and market focus. Partners will be categorized into four areas of specialization, namely audio/visual specialists, visual communication specialists, systems integrators, and services providers. In addition, TANDBERG has significantly increased the size and scope of its marketing fund and support resources - including customised tools and training programs to develop each partner's specialization - to help key partners accelerate their business.

TANDBERG's President for North Asia, Daniel Johansson said, "The new enVision program empowers our partners to drive increased profits through developing a clear differentiation for their business, based on demonstrated competency around the solutions they provide as well as the market segments they serve. Video is truly the next killer application and TANDBERG, together with our partners, is in the best position to change the way businesses communicate."

Under the auspices of the enVision Partner Program, TANDBERG will continue to work with its partners in 3 levels of certification - Platinum (highest level), Premier (intermediate) and Authorised (entry level). These partners are categorized according to their business solution in the following areas:

    * Audio Visual Specialist:
      AV Specialists are highly competent in meeting room design and
      integration.

    * Visual Communication Specialist:
      VC Specialists have extensive expertise in visual communications and
      TANDBERG products.

    * System Integrator:
      System Integrators are focused around networking, operating environments,
      storage and contact centre technologies.

    * Service Provider:
      Service Providers can provide total communication and network
      infrastructure management on a global or regional level with a
      guaranteed service levels.

With its fierce advocation of open standards and solid year-on-year growth, TANDBERG has continued to be an attractive partner for many of Asia Pacific's top channel partners. According to industry analysts, the video conferencing market in Asia Pacific is poised to grow into a US$1.7 billion industry by 2014.

TANDBERG's continued focus on channel and partner development comes off the back of the recent appointment of Adam Britten as TANDBERG's Asia Pacific Channel Development Director.

For more information, go to http://www.tandberg.com/partners/reseller.jsp.

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About TANDBERG

TANDBERG is the leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile video products and services with dual headquarters in New York and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Please visit http://www.tandberg.com for more information.

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     Machiko Fujishima
     Marketing Manager
     Nihon TANDBERG K.K.
     Phone: +81-3-6230-3519
     Email: [email protected]

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