D&H Strengthens VAR Support With “Cisco Pro” Partner Enablement Program

HARRISBURG, PA — (Marketwired) — 06/22/15 — D&H Distributing, the leading North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, announces it has implemented a new partner enablement program to support resellers and offer benefits that can help them increase their sales of Cisco® solutions. The three-tiered “Cisco PRO” (Partner Revenue Opportunities) program is aimed at D&H–s Cisco Registered, Cisco Select, and Cisco Premier Partners in the US. D&H Canada also maintains a Cisco PRO program, for Cisco Registered and Cisco Select partners. Each tier offers a complimentary set of benefits and tools, which vary according to the reseller–s level of membership, per country.

The US program utilizes a three-tier approach: PRO Registered, Select, and Premier Levels, offering the following:

For all tiers, D&H provides vendor-specific Partner Services marketing templates and materials; dedicated sales specialist support; and exclusive training opportunities, including webinars and no-cost Select Testing.

PRO Registered and Select members are privy to D&H–s exclusive Cisco Loyalty club

PRO Select members receive the above plus: on-demand Cisco training; priority access to the Cisco system engineer (SE) Hotline for pre- and post-sales tech support; inventory forecasting; virtual training from Cisco system engineers (SEs); and Select Recertification Testing at no cost.

PRO Premier members receive the above, plus: on-site training from Cisco SEs; no-cost, express collaboration specialist services to help resellers sell, design, install and support the Cisco Business Edition 6000 portfolio of products and Cisco TelePresence® solutions.

The program offers a range of three-tiered benefits direct from Cisco including marketing and training services, OIP registration, rebates, certified partner logo material, Cisco Smart Care eligibility and more, depending upon the tier.

D&H Canada offers a two-tier program, PRO Registered and PRO Select, with similar benefits such as:

Cisco-related Partner Services marketing templates and materials

Incentives Rewards for all Cisco sales

Priority registration for D&H City Workshops and select Boot Camp training venues

Express registration at D&H–s Montreal and Toronto Technology Trade Shows

Customized, hands-on business planning consultation including inventory analysis and access to purchasing trend info

D&H–s interested customers can visit in the US or call 1-800-340-1001; and in Canada, or call 1-800-340-1008.

“D&H has a legacy of developing vendor programs that deliver crucial benefits to our mutual customers,” said Jeff Davis, senior vice president of sales at D&H Distributing. “The Cisco PRO partner enablement program supports our Cisco resellers, no matter what level, to help them realize as much advantage as possible from our partnerships.”

“D&H–s Cisco PRO program is a great enablement program for our joint reseller partners, whether they have worked with us for years, or are new to Cisco and D&H,” said Andrew Sage, vice president of Americas distribution at Cisco. “Accelerating growth with our partners is a top priority for Cisco, and distributors like D&H play a key role in preparing our partners to capitalize on the opportunities created as all companies become digital businesses.

As the nation–s leading technology distributor, D&H provides a wealth of resources to empower solution providers and consultants, delivering a broad selection of SMB categories, products and applications. Its offerings span server and infrastructure, SOHO and mobile applications, consumer electronics and gaming. D&H–s multimarket expertise, account-dedicated sales teams, sterling service and flexible financing options are unmatched in the industry. D&H ships out of five separate locations in North America, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg and its Canadian headquarters in Brampton, Ontario. Additional US warehouses are located in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Fresno, CA. Call D&H toll-free at (800) 340-1001 or visit .

Contact:

Suzanne Mattaboni
For D&H Distributing
(610) 261-4560

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