KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), a leading provider of thin client computing solutions, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Phil Chambers as North American partner manager. In the newly created position, Chambers is charged with driving the growth of the company's rapidly expanding channel program and managing field sales activities with distribution and reseller partners. Chambers joins Neoware with more than 20 years of channel program experience in the computing industry.
"Our expertise and leading role in the evolution of thin client computing positions us for growth opportunities in global markets where the channel will be critical to our success," said Jim Kirby, executive vice president of sales for Neoware. "Adding Phil to our team further strengthens our channel program and readies Neoware for global growth. With expertise in developing and leading technology channel programs, Phil is a key asset for Neoware."
Chambers brings experience working with both North American and international single and two tier channel partners for various industry leading organizations. Most recently, he has focused on the server-based computing sector where, in addition to channel activities, he has built successful partner programs with market leaders Microsoft and Citrix. Chambers, who has extensive knowledge about the computing industry, will be a critical component in Neoware's initiative to continue to expand the channel program and capture a leading global market share position.
"With the proliferation of virtualization technology, enterprises and vertical industries are turning to thin client computing as an alternative to traditional PCs," said Chambers. "Neoware is the only thin client provider to deliver complete solutions and I am looking forward to continuing to expand the channel program to better meet customer needs."
For more information on how to join the Neoware Channel Partner Program visit: http://www.neoware.com/partner/index.html.
About Neoware
Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), is a global provider of thin client computing solutions that allow organizations to reduce costs by centralizing desktop management, alleviating threats of security breaches and reducing energy consumption. Forward thinking companies enable their desktop virtualization strategies with Neoware's desktop, laptop and software offerings.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, U.S.A., Neoware has offices in Europe and Asia. Its products are available worldwide from select resellers and partners, and it has technology partnerships with leading companies including Microsoft, IBM and Lenovo.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding: Phil Chambers, our new North American partner manager; our growth opportunities in global markets; and our global Channel Program and the continued expansion of the program;. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in such forward-looking statement include: rapid technological changes in the industry; our success in implementing our product development and Global Channel Program initiatives; our ability to retain our newly-appointed key staff members, including our newly appointed North American partner manager, and to maintain our relationships with our channel partners; growth of overall thin client sales; our timely development and customers' acceptance of our products; increased competition; adverse changes in customer order patterns; adverse changes in general economic conditions in the U.S. and internationally; risks associated with foreign operations; and political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Neoware's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006 and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2006, December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007.
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