Novell partner program adds new partner incentives

Date: Feb 09, 2009

Novell is rolling out new perks for its partners. Javier Colado, vice president and general manager for Novell partners, talks to SearchITChannel.com about new market development funds, deal registration and rebates available to partners as part of its channel program.

Colado spoke at Novell's Waltham, Mass. headquarters. Later this year, Colado will become president of Novell's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, and chief marketing officer John Dragoon will take over the Novell partner program.

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