
PacketFlash September 1, 2007
Highlights
- Partner-Only Webcasts
- Partnering for Success NEW!
- Products NEW!
- Worldwide Programs
- Sales Tools
- Customizable Marketing Programs
- Training
- Latest News
- Coming Soon!
I. Partner-Only Webcasts
Mobiliti Product Training - Coming Up!
Curious about Packeteer's client software product, Mobiliti? Join this webcast to learn about Mobiliti product features, market drivers, and sales strategies.
- Tuesday September 18, 2007 8 AM Pacific Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco) Register Now!
- Tuesday September 18, 2007 5 PM Pacific Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco) Register Now!
II. Partnering for Success Customer Reference Program - NEW!
Packeteer is extending a special invitation to join our NEW "Partnering for Success" Program. Here is a great way to jointly showcase our strategic customers who are using Packeteer solutions.
III. Products
New Hardware Extension: Packeteer IP KVM Switch - NEW!
The Packeteer IP KVM is a powerful device that can make remote management of your iShaper, iShared PacketShaper or SkyX easier. For Packeteer devices that run the Windows operating system, IP KVM can offer full remote management of the BIOS and Operating System by one or more concurrent users. http://www.packeteer.com/products/ishaper/extensions.cfm
IV. Worldwide Programs
Back to School Instant Rebate Promotion - NEW!
Your Educational Institution customers have more demands on their networks than ever before....learn the about our special "Back to School" instant rebate.
Trade Up Rebate Program
iShaper is now part of the Trade Up Rebate Program. Encourage your customers to trade up to the latest iShaper or PacketShaper models. When they do, they can receive up to $10,000 in rebates! Access the rebate chart on PartnerWeb.
Fast File Access Promotion
For small branch offices, deliver great application performance with the PacketShaper 1400 + iShared FlexInstall. Until September 30, 2007, you can offer a special incentive to your customers. Get all the promotion details on PartnerWeb.
Packeteer & Microsoft Team Up to Provide Comprehensive Branch Office Solution
These days it's hard to find medium to large sized companies that do not have server and storage consolidation projects planned or underway. And every one of them needs a WAFS solution from you. Find out more about promotional pricing on Packeteer and Microsoft solutions for the branch office on PartnerWeb.
WAN Performance Evaluation Program
Packeteer and our partners will perform 100 free WAN performance evaluations for qualified prospects. Qualified partners can receive a free PacketShaper 1400 to conduct the evaluation; once completed, you're free to resell the PacketShaper 1400! For program details and eligibility requirements, go to PartnerWeb.
V. Sales Tools
Updated Competitive Briefs - New!
We have updated competitive briefs on PartnerWeb for:
iShaper
Portal page on PartnerWeb
Find all sales tools related to iShaper in one place. Some new tools are listed below.
Conducting a Network Assessment
Learn the value of conducting network assessments and how you can create a new revenue stream by producing a Network Performance Analysis Report for your customer. Find this presentation on PartnerWeb
Packeteer PartnerWeb Login Changes
On August 1, 2007 we implemented a new database to support PartnerWeb, Packeteer's partner portal. You should have received an e-mail highlighting this change. Based on these changes you will need a new password to access PartnerWeb. To retrieve your new password and gain access to PartnerWeb, go to the password retrieval page here.
If you have any difficulty accessing PartnerWeb, contact us at partnerfeedback@packeteer.com
Customer Success Stories & Business Briefs (New!)
Learn how these customers have deployed Packeteer's solutions. You can find them in our customer section of our web site.
VI. Customizable Marketing Programs
Best Practices - Monitoring & Controlling Peer-to-Peer(P2P) Applications Whitepaper Email Campaign
Look for opportunities to touch your Educational Institution customers or prospects with this great offer of a whitepaper that highlights the Best Practices to solve the problems caused by P2P traffic. This customizable campaign includes an e-mail blast, landing page, confirmation page, thank-you page and a updated white paper fulfillment. Download the files from PartnerWeb.
Educational Institution Offer (Prospects) Email Campaign
Look for opportunities to target Educational Institutions with this promotion of an instant rebate of up to $3K on PacketShaper 7500 or PacketShaper 10000. This customizable campaign includes an e-mail blast, landing page, confirmation page, and thank-you page. Download the files from PartnerWeb. Note: This promotion is based on the "Back to School 2007 Promo" and only available in the US and Canada - see rules and program details on PartnerWeb.
Educational Institution Offer (Customers) Email Campaign
Look for opportunities to target Educational Institutions with this promotion of an instant rebate of up to $3K on PacketShaper 7500 or PacketShaper 10000 and the possible combining with our "Trade Up Rebate" program. This customizable campaign includes an e-mail blast, landing page, confirmation page, and thank-you page. Download the files from PartnerWeb. Note: This promotion is based on the "Back to School 2007 Promo" and only available in the US and Canada - see rules and program details on PartnerWeb.
Visibility-Probe Replacement Campaign
Look for opportunities to replace probes with Packeteer solutions to deliver significantly more value to your customers. This customizable campaign includes an e-mail blast, self mailer and a new white paper titled "See More. Know More. Fix Problems Faster." for fulfillment. Also available are animated gif and flash banners ads. Download the files from PartnerWeb.
iShaper Introduction Campaign
Introduce Packeteer's new product, iShaper to your current Packeteer customers. This customizable piece includes an e-mail blast and postcard with a trade up rebate from a branch office PacketShaper or iShared appliance. Download the files from PartnerWeb
Intelligent Acceleration Marketing Campaign
Intelligent Acceleration is HOT! Take advantage of partner-customizable demand generation materials, including banner ads, e-mail templates, a landing page, and a new fulfillment piece - all available now on PartnerWeb.
VII. Training
Packeteer Certification - New!
From now through December 31, 2007, Packeteer is pleased to offer free certification exam to students who complete a Packeteer Specialist, Advanced Traffic Analysis and Troubleshooting, or a PacketShaper Bootcamp instructor-led course. Students who complete a course during this time period will be given a voucher to enable them to take the corresponding certification exam at NO COST.
Promotion Terms:
- Limit of one certification voucher per student/per class. Vouchers are non-transferable.
- Vouchers are only redeemable at an Enlight Authorized Testing Center (not valid for Internet-Based Testing).
- Vouchers are only valid for a 90-day period from date of issuance.
- This promotion applies to students who attend training hosted by Packeteer or a Packeteer Authorized Training Center.
iShaper Training
The "Operating with iShaper: instructor-led training course is now available! This 2-day technical training course is designed to focus on the configuration and basic operational use of Packeteer's iShaper product. The course describes various iShaper-specific processes in detail and also describes the procedures necessary to conduct hands-on labs with the iShaper product. A full course description and class schedule can be found at "Classroom Training".
You can find schedules, pricing and registration information for Packeteer training courses at Packeteer Training. If you have questions regarding Packeteer training, please contact techtraining@packeteer.com.
VIII. Recent Press and News
Packeteer iShaper, PacketShaper and iShared Appliances Drive Intelligent Application Acceleration across Coogee Resources Wide Area Network
Packeteer's Mobiliti Solution Eclipses 1,500 Customer Milestone
Packeteer Appoints David Winikoff as Vice President of Product Management
Packeteer Mobiliti Software Provides WAN Application Optimization and Data Security to Emulex's Mobile Workforce
IX. Coming Soon!
Packeteer web-based Sales Training - Stay tuned for more details.
PacketMall Changes - COMING SOON!
On October 1, 2007 we will be implementing an IMPROVED PacketMall program. The changes being made will streamline the ordering process. Stay tuned for more details.
And don't forget to stop by to see us at these upcoming events!
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