CNET Channel has established partnerships with leading suppliers and distributors, trade organizations, software providers and publications in the IT channel.

Supported Suppliers

Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. Ranked 111th on the FORTUNE 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 90,000 technology resellers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Tech Data's extensive service offering includes pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options and configuration services as well as a full range of electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $17.4 billion for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004. For more information on Tech Data, visit www.techdata.com

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. For more information on Ingram Micro, visit www.ingrammicro.com

One of America's largest wholesale distributors of computer products, consumer electronics, educational products and security products, D&H has been distributing to the reseller and solution provider community for over 85 years. D&H leads the computer industry in emerging technologies and is known for providing every solution provider - from large, national accounts to small, independent business owners - with top-quality products, competitive prices and highly personalized service. D&H received the highest loyalty rating of the distributors named in the Performance Index section of CRN magazine's 19th Annual Sourcing Study, and the Best Distributor Award in the 2004 RAM Awards. For more information on D&H, visit www.dandh.com

For years Azerty has set the Best in Class standards for computer hardware, supply and accessory wholesaling. By offering programs that help improve our customers' profitability, we have become a valuable part of their overall business success. We have developed these services to improve our customers' operating efficiency, marketing effectiveness and overall service to their customers. Azerty belongs to the United Stationers family of companies. United has over 80 years experience in wholesale distribution and is the leading wholesaler of office products, more than double in size to their nearest competitor. Azerty has been serving the computer products channel since 1983. You benefit from this experience, as well as our ability to draw from United's resources. For more information on Azerty, visit www.azerty.com

Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation is a global IT supply chain services company offering a comprehensive range of services to original equipment manufacturers, software publishers and reseller customers worldwide. SYNNEX offers product distribution, related logistics services and contract assembly and works with the leading industry suppliers of IT systems, peripherals, system components, software and networking equipment. For more information on SYNNEX, visit www.synnex.com

Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added provider of a wide range of high-technology products, solutions, and services to the industrial and commercial markets. The company's offering includes semiconductors, computer platforms, peripherals, and storage products of various types including desktop, high-end computer and storage subsystems, fiber channel connectivity products, RAID, NAS and SAN storage systems and back-up products. Bell Microproducts is an industry-recognized specialist in storage products and is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. Bell Microproducts markets and distributes more than 150 brand name product lines, as well as its own Rorke Data storage and Trademark computer brands, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) customers, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in the Americas and Europe. For more information on Bell Microproducts, visit www.bellmicro.com

HP (NYSE HPQ) is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended Oct. 31, 2004, HP revenue totaled $79.9 billion. For more information on HP, visit www.hp.com

Trade Organizations

The ASCII Group, Inc. (ASCII) was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. ASCII is the largest group of independent computer resellers with over 2,000 members. ASCII provides tools, products and services to assist independent information technology resellers in increasing profits, reducing costs, and growing their respective businesses. ASCII offers independents the leverage of the group's collective position in the industry to positively influence hardware manufacturers, software developers, IT service suppliers, distributors, the media, the government and the customer community. For more information on The ASCII Group, visit www.ascii.com

NASBA, the Association of System Builders and Integrators, is a professional trade organization servicing the white box computer industry through its Internet portal and online community, www.nasba.com. NASBA's primary goal is to improve interaction, communication, and understanding within the industry - linking System Builders, System Integrators, Manufacturers, Distributors, and other professional business services organizations. Through enhanced access and knowledge of products, programs, services, and business practices, NASBA facilitates profitability and growth for its sponsor and member companies. For more information on NASBA, visit www.nasba.com

Software Providers

Founded in 1994 e Bridge Software Inc. provides software solutions connecting e-business trading partners. A leader in the electronic document integration market, e Bridge designs solutions that enable the seamless integration of e-business documents and a wide variety of accounting packages. For more information on e Bridge Software, visit www.ebridgesoft.com

Comergent is a leading provider of demand chain management software that enables enterprises to make it easier for their customers and partners to do business and reduce the cost of selling processes, all through a single system. The Comergent E-Business SystemT handles all selling processes for the enterprise-from sales lead to order capture and service. Comergent is a privately held company. Customers include such industry leaders as Cisco Systems, DuPont, General Cable, Maytag, Nissan North America, Seagate, Symbol and Toro. Comergent has been named a Computerworld Top 100 Emerging Company for 2002, a Cool Company for 2001 by Fortune magazine, and is the winner of the 2001 Investors' Choice award by Technologic Partners. This award recognizes the top ten enterprise companies most likely to succeed. For more information on Comergent, visit www.comergent.com

As a leading integration solutions provider, Hubspan delivers on the promise of the Business Internet. Hubspan's service-based integration solutions enable companies around the world to exchange mission-critical information with their partners, providing maximum security and world-class reliability. Robust standards-based technology combined with rapid implementation and superior service deliver strategic value to trusted customer relationships. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Hubspan is trusted to deliver by industry leading customers including The Boeing Company, Graybar, and Tradeplace. For more information on Hubspan, visit www.hubspan.com

Publications

ChannelMedia is the leading SMB and Retail online newsletter from Vision Events, a Gartner Company, and Newman Media. High level and targeted executives who want the latest channel, product and technology news read the SMB and Retail newsletters in order to establish partnerships and a more profitable business model. ChannelMedia reaches 25,000 influential Decision Makers in the Retail and SMB Channel. For more information on ChannelMedia, visit www.channel-media.com

Business Solutions is more than just a printed magazine, it's an online resource for VARs, integrators, and solution providers. The Web site provides content from the magazine, as well as unique content like opinion columns, on the road reports, surveys, awards applications, and technology white papers.  For more information on Business Solutions, visit www.BusinessSolutionsMag.com