May 14, 1999 – e-smith, inc., based in Ottawa, Canada, is rolling out
two new programs to help other enterprises profit from the use of
e-smith’s Linux-based Internet communications server, called the
e-smith server and gateway.
RESELLER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
e-smith now offers technical assistance to Network Solutions
Providers (NSPs) that would like to integrate the e-smith server
and gateway into their client offerings. Through the reseller
partnership (which costs US $1,500/year) e-smith provides support
to NSPs in selling, implementing, and supporting the e-smith server
and gateway.
The e-smith server and gateway software is open source and
e-smith does not charge the NSP for installing the software.
Through the e-smith reseller partnership program, NSPs that lack
in-house Linux expertise are able to offer their clients a
reliable, simple, and incredibly cost effective Internet server
option that is based on Linux. The NSP remains the primary customer
support contact, but can turn to e-smith for technical assistance
when necessary.
Joseph Morrison, president of e-smith, says “If you are an
Network Solutions Provider with experience mainly in Microsoft and
Novell solutions, this program will help you take advantage of the
many benefits in offering a Linux-based option.”
The e-smith server and gateway is a Linux distribution that
transforms a PC into a thin communications server (SMTP, POP3, web,
etc.). The software installs automatically and the server is
configured and administered using an attractive and easy to use
interface.
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
e-smith is also rolling out its development partnership program.
Through this, e-smith offers development consulting to enterprises
that are using the e-smith server and gateway as a development
platform. The development partnership costs US$1,500.
Both the reseller and development partnership programs are
outlined in depth at our web site www.e-smith.net. Questions can also be directed
to Kim Morrison at (613) 236-0743 or kem@e-smith.net