Sony SES has more to offer

Vendor tempts channel with more rebates and incentives

Sony Semiconductor and Electronics Solutions (SES) has beefed up its channel offerings with additional rebates and incentives.

VARs signed to the Sony 1 programme will be offered online training and rebates for establishing end-user relationships.

The changes involve Sony’s entire range of tape libraries and autoloaders using AIT and S-AIT technology. Resellers and end-users will also receive rebates and incentives on all Sony automation products.

David Bennett, senior sales manager for Sony’s European channel, said: “Our resellers initiate the sale and then lose out when someone comes along with a better price. We pay the reseller directly for the opportunity and this stops the smaller VAR from being undercut.”

Peter Nice, marketing manager at Sony distributor Imago, said: “It is encouraging VARs in the right way and enables them to sell on the benefits of the product and manufacturer.”

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