CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM), a software company that provides the fastest way to transform legacy applications into new Web-based business solutions, today announced that it has signed agreements with 14 new channel partners in the first half of 2007, expanding its overall partner sales infrastructure by more than 30 percent. New partners include CLS Enterprises, Database Republic, Nastel Technologies and TechSys Software.
NetManage has expanded its partner program to include the OnWeb, Librados and SOA Planner products. This allows system integration firms and solution providers the ability to generate new revenue streams by enhancing their solution portfolio with additional value for their customer base. By utilizing these NetManage products, partners can lower implementation costs for integration projects and increase ROI for their customers.
"When our clients consider technology investments to integrate and manage disparate systems, we want to provide them with an innovative solution that truly fits their needs," said Rich Schreiber, executive vice president of strategy and business development at Nastel Technologies. "Partnering with NetManage strategically positions Nastel to best serve our worldwide client base when it comes to integrating legacy systems with modern IT architectures, especially in evolving SOA environments."
With more than 30 million end-users around the globe, NetManage's network of channel partners serves markets ranging from financial services to academia and government. The new partnerships give NetManage a greater reach into a variety of markets through related technology solutions, including: integrated enterprise solutions for the supply chain industries; network, server and storage management solutions; and enterprise SOA implementation.
"Mid-market customers rely on trusted resellers to help them navigate important technology hurdles such as systems integration. NetManage's ability to attract several new channel partners during the first half of the year indicates the reputation and high quality of our suite of products," said Zvi Alon, chairman, president and CEO at NetManage, Inc. "Partnering with leading IT solution providers gives NetManage access to additional geographies and markets. NetManage will continue to work with excellent channel partners to answer the integration needs of mid-market and enterprise end-users."
The NetManage suite of software solutions allows organizations to leverage existing investments by quickly accessing and integrating legacy mainframe-based systems into modern IT environments. Using NetManage tools, organizations can Web-enable and integrate enterprise systems in a matter of weeks, limiting administrative expenses. SOA Planner, used in conjunction with NetManage OnWeb, enables companies to take one step closer to SOA by automatically converting business processes into reusable services that can be used for prototyping legacy-based SOA projects. NetManage Librados Adapters gives companies the ability to integrate enterprise systems with real time connectivity, improving business processes, lowering operational costs and facilitating the transition to an SOA. NetManage also continues to provide RUMBA, the leading terminal emulation software, to the world's largest enterprises for streamlined access to legacy systems.
About NetManage
NetManage, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETM) is a software company that provides the fastest way to transform legacy applications into new Web-based business solutions. More than 10,000 customers worldwide, including a majority of the Fortune 500, have chosen NetManage for mission critical application integration. For more information, visit www.netmanage.com.
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