Wokingham – December 12, 2005 – Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc., an Alcatel company (NYSE:ALA, Paris: CGEP.PA), today announced a new reseller, developer and systems integration certification programme to ensure smooth implementations and high satisfaction for customers when they use the Genesys suite of contact centre software.
The Genesys Partner Certification Programme complements its existing InterActs and InterWorks partner programmes by certifying all of the key capabilities required for a successful customer implementation, including technical training, lab systems, implementation experience, and a consistent set of professional services and support processes. The programme is designed for VARs, applications developers and system integrators that have significant resources, expertise and support infrastructure dedicated to the Genesys platform.
Partners who meet a strict set of requirements and pass an application and audit process will be branded as Gold Certified in particular product areas. Genesys Gold Partner certification is available to all levels of existing partners, including Premier, Strategic and Global. In addition, under the programme a partner may choose to be certified in the entire suite of Genesys products – including Inbound Voice, Outbound, Multimedia, Workforce Management and Genesys Voice Platform – or to meet a narrower set of requirements, such as limiting their certification to the Genesys Voice Platform (GVP).
“The
Genesys Gold Certified Partner Programme certifies all of the key capabilities
for a successful customer implementation, and complements our existing
certification through Genesys
University,” said Karl
Holzthum, senior vice president, Worldwide Channel & Alliances for Genesys.
“Partner certification extends beyond individual qualifications and covers
other technical capabilities such as lab systems, implementation history and
success, professional services and support infrastructure. Gold certification
certifies an entire partner company, not just individual employees,” Holzthum
added
“We recognise the importance of the Genesys platform and are eager to begin the certification process as part of our strong commitment to both Genesys and our customers,” said Mark Straton, senior vice president of marketing for Siemens Communications, Inc. “The programme allows us to differentiate ourselves from our competitors and rewards us for our investment and technical expertise and customer success.
To qualify for Gold certification status at either the suite or GVP level, a partner must meet the following criteria:
Gold Certified Partners will be recognised for both their expertise and commitment by qualifying for use of the Genesys-approved logo, receiving exposure and branding through the Genesys Partner directory. In addition, Gold Certified Partners will receive marketing benefits and technical tools and enablement services provided only to Gold partners.
On an ongoing basis, re-certification is required every two years to maintain Gold Certified status. The same processes and requirements must be met for each re-certification period. For more information, partners can contact their alliance manager.
About Genesys Telecommunications
Laboratories, Inc.
Genesys,
an Alcatel company, is 100 percent focused on software for contact centers.
Leading companies in the Global 2000 and Fortune 1000 use Genesys to deliver
interactions that drive better business. With 3000 customers in 80 countries,
Genesys directs more than 100 million customer interactions every day. Genesys
allows enterprises to achieve key business objectives by tying together
customer interactions, people and customer information in both traditional
telephony and IP environments. Sophisticated routing and reporting across
voice, e-mail, documents and Web interactions, coupled with integrated self
service, ensure that customers are quickly connected to the right resource -
the first time. Genesys solutions stop customer frustration and allow
enterprises to deliver superior customer satisfaction and improved business
results. For more information visit us at www.genesyslab.com
About Alcatel
Alcatel
provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers, Internet
service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice, data and video
applications to their customers or employees. Alcatel brings its leading
position in fixed and mobile broadband networks; applications and services, to
help its partners and customers build a user-centric broadband world. With
sales of EURO 12.3 billion and 56,000 employees in 2004, Alcatel operates in
more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel on the Internet: www.alcatel.com
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