The award recognizes IT vendors whose channel programs and products best complement the Microsoft product-based businesses run by RCP’s readers. More than 500 RCP readers participated in the survey that determined the winners.

The 2009 RCP Platinum Partner Program winners are Acer Inc., American Power Conversion Corp., CA Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Intel Corp., Lenovo, McAfee Inc., NetGear Inc., Seagate Technology LLC, Symantec Corp. and VMware Inc.

“The RCP Platinum Partner Programs are the vendor programs that are the most important to Redmond Channel Partner magazine readers’ bottom lines. I congratulate the winners on providing the products, margins and program support that help our readers achieve business success,” said Scott Bekker, editor in chief of Redmond Channel Partner magazine.

For more information about the RCP Platinum Partner Program awards, see the April issue of Redmond Channel Partner magazine or visit the award homepage online here or visit RCPmag.com/platinum.

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1105 Media is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted B-to-B markets, including specialized sectors of the information technology community; industrial health, safety and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home health care. 1105’s offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; and Web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, Calif., with offices throughout the United States; it was formed on April 7, 2006, by Nautic Partners LLC, Alta Communications. Visit http://1105media.com.

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Editor in Chief
410-569-8530