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Gemalto extends partner program to Asia

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Gemalto announced the expansion of its Channel Partner Network to Asia to strengthen its presence in the region. The Channel Partner Network is a system of select partners who are given access to Gemalto expertise. The system has been successfully implemented in Europe, the United States and Africa. 


Channel partners will be provided with infrastructure support, training, collaboration and the ability to resell the product portfolio of off-the-shelf security solutions. They can also participate in lead generation programs, and joint-marketing opportunities. 



Gemalto also offers partners resources, including sales and marketing support tools, in-depth product information, technical library, training programs and schedules, event calendar and latest news on Gemalto solutions via Gemalto’s Secure Partner Website. 



The Gemalto Channel Partner Network is a worldwide group of companies providing solutions across a wide spectrum of industries such as banking, retail, mobile telecommunications, security and health care. [end] 

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