To update the SIs about the user friendliness, scalability and adaptability of Netgear products; to introduce emerging technologies for Home & SOHO, launched at CES, LAS VEGAS,US; to boost the channel partners in architecting beter network for their customer

NETGEAR Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., a worldwide provider of networking and security products, is organizing a 15 city technical training program for its Systems Integrators. Starting from Kolkata on February 18th,2008 the program will cover the entire geography in a phased manner. The 15 cities will include3 locations in the East,4 in the West,4 in the North and 4 in the South.

Thebasic purpose of organizing the 15 city technical training is to update the SIs about the user friendliness, scalability and adaptabilityof Netgear products. The training also seeks to update the SIsas to how to enhance profitability by consistently engaging withthe customers understanding their pain points. It alsoseeks to appoint new SIs and baptize them with the Netgear ease-of-use features.The training sessions will also underline theNetgear products and solutions road map in India.

Atul Jain, Country Manager, India and SAARC, Netgear says, "This training session will strengthen our commitment to our current SIs, add up new SIs and help them get acquainted with our current and new product portfolio, with a better know-howin understanding and utilizing Netgear products effectively and profitably".

Netgear will train the SIs as to how they can be consultants to the customers in terms of protecting their investment at a time scaling up with Netgear solutions.As security is the major concern forthe industy, these sessions will provide hands-on training on Netgear Firewalls and Wireless Access points as well. Besides, the events will also see introductions of new emerging technologies for Home & SOHO,launched at CES, LAS VEGAS,US.

Mr. Jain added,"This trainingwill indeed boostthe channel partners in architecting better network for their customer and creating scope to enhance their bottom line for themselves".

Further, NETGEAR products are distributed in India through their Authorized Distributors-Cyberstar Infocom,Ingram Micro and Rashi Peripherals.