BlackBerry has announced it has awarded four European solutions providers with Platinum Partner status after they achieved the highest levels of service in its security and mobility programme.
German solution providers ISEC7 and GFI Informationsdesign GmbH, plus Swiss company Novalink and Austrian provider GENOA networks' IT-Beratungs GmbH were the first companies to receive the honour.
“We are excited that ISEC7, GFI, GENOA and novalink achieved Platinum level in our Enterprise Partner Program by providing excellent consulting, professional services, and support and software lifecycle management opportunities for customers moving to mobile business,” Richard McLeod, Vice President Global Channels at BlackBerry said.
BlackBerry's Enterprise Partner Program for solutions providers launched in May and required providers to demonstrate their commitment to delivering BlackBerry's secure mobility solutions.
“It is important for us to provide our customers with the best full-service for secure mobility management. We are delighted to be the first authorised Platinum Solutions Provider for BlackBerry in Austria," Elmar Jilka, CEO, GENOA networks IT-Beratungs GmbH said. "Through our close relationship with BlackBerry and this certification, we are able to proof and optimise our in-depth skills and expertise. We stand for solutions on the highest level for the benefit of our customers."
To become a Platinum Partner, service providers must build their competencies on a number of different disciplines and first become a BlackBerry Support Professional, BlackBerry System Integration Professional, BlackBerry Technical Sales Professional and BlackBerry Advanced Sales expert.
“The Platinum Solutions Provider designation will give us a branding advantage in the market, while the new accreditations and competencies included in the BlackBerry Enterprise Partner Program will further improve our capabilities and help us stand out from the crowd,” explained Marco Gocht, CEO, ISEC7 Group AG.
