MANILA, PHILIPPINES [May 26, 2010] – Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, has announced the addition of MicroWarehouse, Inc., one of the Philippines’ foremost distributor of high-end technology brands, to its Uptime Partner Program. Exclusive to Emerson channel partners across Asia Pacific, the program is designed to give partners the necessary support, training, technology and access to the full solutions portfolio of Emerson Network Power.
“We chose to partner with Emerson Network Power because they understand the unique needs of our customers. The Uptime Partner Program benefits us in many ways: It gives us access to Emerson’s expertise in bringing enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions to the SMB market and enables us to address the needs of the ever-changing technology market better after completing intensive training programs,” said Russell Yao, product manager of MicroWarehouse.
The announcement of this latest addition to the Uptime Partner Program is in line with Emerson Network Power’s plans to increase partner engagement across 11 countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
“We are delighted to welcome MicroWarehouse as a member of our Uptime Partner Program. MicroWarehouse has actively participated in our Energy Logic workshops, which focused on energy efficiency; and they have also taken part in our ‘Optimize Your IT’ workshops that bring enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions to SMBs. These programs are designed to equip partners like MicroWarehouse with the skills to become effective problem solvers and better customer relations managers,” said Prashant Mehar, director of Emerson Network Power’s channel business in Southeast Asia.
Distributors that belong to the Uptime Partner Program have full access to Emerson Network Power’s superior range of power reliability solutions, mission-critical network protection solutions and industry expertise; and extensive network of solution specialists. They can also leverage Emerson Network Power’s comprehensive marketing and technical support, regular promotions and incentives, among others.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business- Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, infrastructure management, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2009 were $20.9 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
About MicroWarehouse, Inc.
MicroWarehouse, Inc. has been a consistent industry pioneer in the marketing and distribution of cutting-edge, top-of-the-line digital tools, devices, and gadgets, having received a considerable array of awards and recognitions. Founded in June 1995 as a spin-off of Micro-D International, an industry leader in information and communications technology, MicroWarehouse (MWH) is aimed at focusing on the expansion of distribution channels toward the local digital market, and is now the Philippines’ foremost distributor of such high-end brands as Apple (iPods and Macs), Belkin, iHome, Palm, HP iPAQ, 3Com, Cisco, Blackberry, and Emerson Network Power. With branch locations at strategic trade and business hubs – Pasig City, Metro Cebu, and Davao – MicroWarehouse is capable of exclusively supplying a nationwide distribution channel of retailers and resellers throughout the archipelago. MicroWarehouse is committed to being the best and most selective when it comes to imparting and propagating creative and stunningly effective digital lifestyle solutions to an ever-widening audience — who want and demand only the best. To learn more about MicroWarehouse, Inc., please visit http://www.microwarehouse.com.ph/