Motion Computing Expands Partner Program, Streamlines Product Offering and Initiates Price Reductions
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AUSTIN, TX, Jan 22 (MARKET WIRE) --
Motion Computing(R), a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications,
today delivered a set of strategic enhancements to its U.S. partner program.
The
recent changes are based on feedback from existing partners and are designed
to help a diverse base of resellers and distributors more easily deliver the
right Motion(TM) products and services to meet a broad range of mobile computing
needs.
With these changes, Motion continues its commitment to build and support a
worldwide partner network of value-added resellers, distributors, and
integrators that deliver complex solutions to address the workflow,
infrastructure
and applications that support highly mobile environments. As a result, Motion's
partner
community now accounts for more than 90 percent of worldwide sales.
"Our reseller partners are the lifeblood of Motion, so we are committed to
creating programs that provide exceptional support and help them continue to
deliver the industry's best solutions," said Mike Stinson, Motion vice
president of marketing. "True to our roots, Motion will keep investing with
industry-leading ISVs, resellers and distributors to develop and deliver
solutions that continue to redefine mobile computing."
Motion's enhanced partner program now includes three tiers to better address
the
needs of its partner community. In addition to existing programs, such as a
secure
partner portal for sales tools and support and dedicated inside and field
sales representatives, partners will have access to a variety of additional
benefits based on revenue performance,
including:
-- Participation in lead distribution programs;
-- Invitation to the new annual Motion partner conference;
-- Participation in volume incentive rebate programs;
-- Access to marketing development funds;
-- Exclusive, custom marketing promotions.
"Motion provides complete solutions to specific vertical markets such
ashealth care and field force automation," said Roger Kay, founder and
president of Endpoint Technologies Associates. "To improve delivery of
these solutions -- comprised of hardware, software, and services -- the
company is in the process of developing well-motivated partners that
understand Motion's products, value proposition and strategy."
As part of its commitment to helping partners more easily stock, sell and
deliver the best slate PC solutions available, at a competitive rate, Motion is
also announcing two new changes to the LE1700 family of tablet
PCs.
-- SKU simplification. To simplify product offerings and help channel
partners more effectively recommend the most popular product configurations
to end users, Motion has reduced its number of SKUs related to the LE1700.
Similar changes will be applied to additional Motion products throughout
the first half of 2008.
-- Price Reduction. Motion has implemented price reductions that amount
up to approximately $400 on select configurations. These include $200 on
2GB memory upgrades, $300 on 4GB memory upgrades and $50 on the upgrade
from a standard display to a View Anywhere(R) display (VAD).
"Allegiance Technology Partners has realized many benefits from
Motion'spartner program over the years, and we are excited that the program is
evolving as Motion grows and changes its product offerings," said John Hill,
CEO and founder of Allegiance Technology Partners. "Motion's commitment to the
success of its partners is both refreshing and rewarding."
Motion delivers it solutions through its international network of
distributors, Tech Data, Synnex, and Seneca Data and more than 1,400
value-added resellers, including Cerner Corporation, CDW, Complete Tablet
Solutions, McKesson, Paradise Computers, PC Connection, and Quatro
Systems.These solutions improve the productivity of the mobile professional by
combining innovative slate tablet PCs with specific hardware, software,
accessories
and services that are best suited for particular vertical industries and
end-user
needs. For more information on Motion's partner program visit
http://www.motioncomputing.com/partner/index.asp.
About Motion Computing
Motion Computing is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader,
combining world-class innovation and industry experience so professionals in
vertical
industries such as healthcare, field sales and service and government can use
computing technology in new ways and places. The company's enhanced line of
tablet PCs, mobile clinical assistants and accessories are designed to
increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing portability,
security, power and versatility. Motion combines those products with services
and
unique vertical market knowledge to deliver complete solutions -- platforms,
peripherals, services and wireless -- customized for the needs of a particular
industry. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com.
Motion Computing and Motion are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Motion Computing, Inc, in the United States and other countries.
All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their
registered owners.
Contact:
Mary Anne Gunn
Motion Computing
(512) 905-9400
Email Contact
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