“In conjunction with Caldera Systems Inc., Tech Data Corp. is
launching an Authorized Linux Education Center for IT resellers. As
the first Linux training program to be offered by a full-line
provider of IT products and logistics services, Tech Data’s
Authorized Linux Education Center will prepare resellers for
Linux Professional Institute Certification.”
” ‘As interest in the Linux operating system continues to build,
more and more resellers are looking for the training and support to
accelerate their knowledge about this rapidly growing market,’ said
CW Rogers, vice president, customer education, Tech Data. ‘Training
is key to giving resellers the type of support needed to expand the
Linux market. By utilizing Caldera’s comprehensive curriculum, we
can offer resellers excellent hands-on training which will quickly
equip them with the skills of a Linux professional and ultimately
increase their capacity to market Linux solutions.’ “
” ‘Tech Data’s Authorized Linux Education Center combines
Caldera’s world- class Linux training with Tech Data’s IT channel
expertise and industry- leading services,’ said Benoy Tamang, vice
president of marketing for Caldera Systems, Inc. ‘Our main
objective is to provide LPI standards-based Linux education
anywhere, anytime users want it. Teaming with Tech Data gives us
the bandwidth to bring our sought-after Linux training to the
reseller community.’ “