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Juniper Networks Recognized by Industry Influencers for Innovation and Channel Excellence
Frank Vitagliano Named One of the Most Innovative Channel Executives by CMP Channel's CRN Magazine; Company Earns 2007 Award of Excellence from Ingram Micro
SUNNYVALE, Calif., November 13, 2007 -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR), the leader in high-performance networking, today announced it has been recognized with two distinct awards from CMP Channel's CRN Magazine and value-added distributor Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) for its innovation and commitment to channel excellence.
CRN Magazine named Frank Vitagliano, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Channels at Juniper Networks, one of the Top 25 Most Innovative Channel Executives of 2007. The prestigious list honors those channel executives who are driving innovation and implementing high-impact business and channel strategies that deliver meaningful results to solution providers.
"The CRN Top 25 Most Innovative Channel Executives recognizes those individuals that are truly innovating in the channel and helping their companies to grow or change their way of thinking," said Robert C. DeMarzo, vice president and editorial director, CMP Channel. "We congratulate Frank Vitagliano on his channel advocacy and salute all 25 of this year's leading innovators."
Juniper Networks was also presented the 2007 Manufacturer Award of Excellence in the Security category from Ingram Micro, the world's largest technology distributor. This annual manufacturer award recognizes Juniper Networks for its outstanding IT Channel performance and partnership, as well as achievements against measurable objectives, such as revenue growth, profitability, marketing programs, solution provider support and services.
"Juniper Networks has become a channel favorite in the Security category, winning this honor back-to-back for 2006 and 2007," said Ken Bast, vice president, vendor management, Ingram Micro U.S. "Juniper's dedication to partner enablement and focus on technology innovation and interoperability has gained a contagious momentum within our solution provider base, which is why we're pleased to present Juniper Networks with the Award of Excellence in Security and applaud their growing channel successes."
"This has been a tremendous year of growth and enablement for Juniper Networks and more importantly for our J-Partners," says Vitagliano. "Our technology leadership matched by our willingness to lead with the partner brand and reward on value has clearly differentiated us from our competitors and continues to attract fast-growth channel partners that are focused on value-added services and specializations. It's earning the business of these partners that pushes us to innovate and do business differently."
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