The April 2011 issue of CRN features the annual compilation and the 5-Star winners. Value-added resellers (VARs) use the Partner Programs Guide to gather information on available partner programs, including details about vendors’ key technologies, their program opportunities and other benefits.

“We are honored to receive this award, which is a tribute to NEC Display Solutions’ partner outreach and the thousands of partners benefiting from this innovative program,” said Ashley Flaska, Vice President of Marketing at NEC Display Solutions. “We’ve placed a tremendous premium on building strong relationships with our partners as a core philosophy at NEC, and the CRN honor reflects that commitment.”

NEC Display Solutions has built a channel partner program centered on easy access, unprecedented value and the experienced support to its vast reseller and systems integrator network. NEC maintains several market-specific programs to address the unique requirements of various vertical markets. Benefits include awards, incentives, rebates, market development funds, co-branding initiatives, business-building opportunities, marketing and sales tools as well as “how to” guides.

The Partner Programs Guide recognizes vendors either developing channel programs or offering products and services through the channel. To qualify for the Partner Programs Guide, vendors must derive a portion of sales through the indirect IT channel.