Scribona signs Nordic agreement with world-leading Linux supplier Red Hat
Scribona signs Nordic agreement with world-leading Linux supplier Red Hat Scribona has signed a Nordic agreement with Red Hat - the US-based supplier of Linux and open source technology. The agreement covers the sale of Red Hat's entire range of products and services for the Linux platform. For Scribona's customers, this will provide access to product support for both the hardware platform and operating system from a single distributor. "The agreement with Red Hat will broaden our product portfolio and strengthen our position as a leading provider of advanced IT products and solutions. It also represents a critical step in preparation for Scribona's upcoming Linux launch throughout the Nordic market", says Jens Viggo Rasmussen, Vice President & Head of Scribona Solutions, Scribona AB. "Red Hat sees Scribona as a highly valuable partner in the Nordic market. Above all, Scribona will contribute value added through its experience of infrastructure sales and efficient product supply. We feel it is important for Red Hat to reach the Nordic market on a wide front through a network of resellers and partners, which made Scribona the natural choice of distributor", says Magnus Svensson, Regional Manager, Nordic & Baltic Sales, Red Hat, Inc. For additional information, contact: Scribona Jens Viggo Rasmussen Vice President & Head of Scribona Solutions Division Tel: +45-28 99 77 09 E-mail: jens.rasmussen@scribona.com Red Hat Magnus Svensson Regional Manager, Nordic & Baltic Sales Tel: +46-(0)708 577 680 E-mail: svensson@redhat.com Facts about Scribona Scribona is the Nordic market's leading provider of IT products and solutions, offering customers cutting-edge product expertise, the industry's leading e-commerce system, optimized product availability and a broad range of complementary services. Scribona's operations are organized in three business areas: - Scribona Solutions - value adding distribution of IT infrastructure - Scribona Distribution - effective volume distribution of IT products - Scribona Brand Alliance - exclusive agent for leading brand suppliers Facts about Red Hat Red Hat is the world's premier open source and Linux provider. Founded in 1993, Red Hat is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. and has offices worldwide. The company serves global enterprises through technology and services made possible by the open source model. For more information visit www.redhat.com Address: Scribona AB, Sundbybergsvägen 1, Box 1374, SE-171 27 SOLNA. The company's registered office is located in Solna, Sweden. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/05/26/20040526BIT21000/wkr0006.pdf