The Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) has expanded its partner enablement resources to include new training resources and Specializations for core Sun and Oracle technologies. From applications to disk, the expanded offerings provide partners the tools, resources and support they need to differentiate themselves and their offerings, be recognized for their expertise and become preferred solution providers to Oracle customers.
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New Sun enablement resources include enhanced Oracle Sun Knowledge Zones and server and storage Specializations for critical Sun technologies, including Oracle Solaris and Sun server and storage systems. These knowledge zones also include new training modules and data sheets showing how to migrate from Sun to OPN Specialized.
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To support the overall broad adoption of Specialization, Oracle has also announced the availability of an ongoing partner webcast series. These webcasts deliver tailored information for partners based on their programme and specialization needs. Oracle unveiled new software Specializations for its Database, Middleware and Applications offerings. Oracle PartnerNetwork now supports Sun product resell in a limited number of countries. Resell will become available worldwide in the coming months. Partners must meet competency and contractual resell criteria specified in the appropriate knowledge zones. Existing Sun partners may continue to resell under their existing Sun agreements until they migrate to the Oracle PartnerNetwork.
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 “Oracle is committed to providing the resources and opportunities our combined Oracle and Sun partner community requires to differentiate and gain the competitive advantage they need to sell, profit and grow with Oracle. The number of certified specializations we have already seen since the programme was rolled out just six months ago is a testament to real and tangible benefits partners see in this programme,” said Judson Althoff, Senior Vice-President, Worldwide Alliances and Channels, Oracle.Â
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