LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.,
Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a
global leader in providing solutions and services that give
enterprises real-time visibility into their operations, today
announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named
Bill Cate, vice president of Global
Channel Strategy, Program and Operations to its prestigious list of
2017 Channel Chiefs. The executives on this annual list represent
top leaders in the IT channel who excel at driving growth and
revenue in their organizations through channel partners.
KEY FACTS
- Channel Chief honorees are selected by CRN's editorial staff
based on their professional achievements, standing in the industry,
dedication to the channel partner community and strategies for
driving future growth and innovation.
- Each of the 2017 Channel Chiefs has demonstrated loyalty and
ongoing support for the IT channel by consistently promoting,
defending and executing outstanding channel partner programs.
- In 2016, Cate's organization helped Zebra successfully launch
the new PartnerConnect channel program which integrated two
separate partner programs. In addition, Zebra partners became more
engaged in delivering Enterprise Asset Intelligence (EAI) solutions
to customers in the retail, manufacturing, transportation and
logistics and healthcare industries.
- The 2017 CRN Channel Chiefs list is featured in the
February 2017 issue of CRN and online
at www.crn.com/channelchiefs.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Bob Faletra, CEO, The Channel
Company
"The executives on our 2017 Channel Chiefs list have
distinguished themselves by building strong partner programs,
developing and executing effective business strategy and helping to
advance the channel as a whole. They represent an extraordinary
group of individuals who lead by example and serve as both
invaluable advocates and innovators of the IT channel. We applaud
their achievements and look forward to their successes in the
coming year."
Bill Cate, Vice President of
Global Channel Strategy, Program and Operations, Zebra
Technologies
"It's an honor to be recognized by CRN as a
Channel Chief. With the launch of PartnerConnect last year,
Zebra is building on our commitment to making it easier for our
partners to do business with us. We are providing more flexibility
by rewarding and supporting them differently based on their
business model and growth strategy."
About Zebra
With the unparalleled visibility Zebra
(NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides, enterprises become as smart and connected
as the world we live in. Real-time information – gleaned from
visionary solutions including hardware, software and services –
gives organizations the competitive edge they need to simplify
operations, know more about their businesses and customers, and
empower their mobile workers to succeed in today's data-centric
world. For more information, visit www.zebra.com or sign up for our
news alerts. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables
breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media,
engaging events, expert consulting and education and innovative
marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we
connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and
end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequalled channel
experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative
new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology
marketplace. www.thechannelco.com
Media Contacts:
Bill
Abelson
Zebra Technologies
+1-631-738-4751
bill.abelson@zebra.com
Melanie Turpin
The Channel Company
+1-508-416-1195
mturpin@thechannelco.com
Industry Analyst Contact:
Caitlyn DeRango
Zebra Technologies
Phone: +1-847-793-5896
cderango@zebra.com
ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of ZIH Corp.,
registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2017
ZIH Corp. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
©2017 The Channel Company, LLC. CRN and The Channel Company logo
are registered trademarks of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights
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