New Emerson Network Power Innovation Partnership Program

As most of you are aware, Emerson is combining the channel programs from Liebert and Avocent. The new channel program called Emerson Network Power Innovation Partnership Program is set to formally launch Monday, October 11, 2010.

NER is expanding our offering to now include Liebert product solutions. You can expect the same level of quality and value-added support for Liebert that you are accustom to for Avocent.



- As an Emerson Distribution Partner, NER offers the full line of Avocent and Liebert channel products
- NER will continue assisting you with pricing, registration support, and order fulfillment
- You can submit orders to NER for both Avocent and Liebert products on the same order

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Emerson held a pre-launch webcast Monday October 5th to review details of the combined program. Below are key program highlights.

Increased Access to Products

- Avocent Take Command Partners gain access to the full offering of the Emerson channel products. This includes racks, rack power, single-phase UPS, and NFORM software
- Liebert Partners obtain access to the Avocent product offering, including new categories for Data Center Management products and Data Center Planning products

Program Updates

- Program partners are designated as either Silver, Gold or Platinum level
- Emerson sent to you an announcement explaining the new program levels along with discounting guidelines for the new channel product categories: EP1, EP2, EP3, EP4, and EP5
- Standard products, designated SP1 and SP2, do not require registration
- Specialty products and Avocent Care products require a call to NER
- All ‘channel’ products and discounts are available through NER

Improved Project Registration

- Access to Project Registrations will be available through the updated Partner Portal
- Improvements include the elimination of the minimum dollar-value thresholds and increased registration discounts on Liebert ‘channel’ products
- 24-hour quick approval process for smaller projects/transactions, and 72-hour standard approval process for larger projects that require coordinated authorization
- The improved Project Registration Portal will be in place for both Avocent and Liebert products Monday, October 11th

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NER is committed to supporting you and our partners at Emerson. Please let us know if you have any questions.

- NER and Emerson Regional Channel Managers are available to support you with training, marketing, and other areas of channel support
- Please see the NER Map or the Emerson Map for a complete listing of Managers and their territories
- NER will continue to provides access to comprehensive Technical Support and Customer Service

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We recognize your need to implement improvements and show ROI, which is why NER offers a complete line of Data Center products and services.