Openbravo, the leading developer of web-based open source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Point of Sale (PoS) solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has launched its new Global Partner Program.

The Openbravo Global Partner Program includes exclusive benefits and new propositions specifically developed to match the needs of a wider range of partner types that want to build a successful business around Openbravo software. New partner categories include Systems Integrators (SIs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Value Added Resellers (VARs) and Education Partners (EPs).

With a tiered membership structure the program is based upon the experience and commitment of Openbravo partners including:

• Bronze Partners are organizations taking the first step to achieve proven success in the marketplace with Openbravo
• Silver Partners are experts in delivering Openbravo solutions to their customers
• Gold Partners demonstrate the highest levels of competency and commitment with Openbravo

Manel Sarasa, CEO of Openbravo, said, “Our new Global Partner Program has been designed to meet the huge demand for Openbravo products and services while maximizing the value we deliver to a broader variety of partners that have different business objectives. As well as growth through implementing Openbravo ERP and Openbravo POS, partners can build valuable solutions to address specific segments, resell Openbravo services, and offer and deliver Openbravo trainings to end users across the globe.”

Andreu Bartolí, Openbravo’s global sales director, explained, “Customers select Openbravo solutions because of the combination of functionality, a proven market use, and high quality service at the right price. Our partners can meet this demand for high quality services though our partner program and its benefits.”

The Openbravo Global Partner Program offers exclusive benefits to each partner type to ensure successful business, high quality delivery and end-customer success. These benefits include:

- Marketing– Joint activities and tools to increase recognition of Openbravo partner brands, products and services

-Commission – Partners market Openbravo products and services with preferential conditions and take advantage of referral and registration opportunities

-Professional tools – A partner portal provides tools to help partners effectively sell and deliver Openbravo solutions

-Professional Services – Exclusive access to Openbravo experts to further optimize selling and delivery

Discover more about the Openbravo Global Partner Program at:http://www.openbravo.com/partners/join-openbravo/

June 21, 2008 - American partner and community event: Miami, FL

In June 2008, Openbravo will be holding a dedicated partner and community event in Miami, FL. A free an open event for community members, potential and existing partners, this Get Together is part of a series of conferences and workshops lead by Openbravo. The Miami event edition will take place in-between intensive trainings from June 9 to 29.

Split into two half-day seminars, the event facilitates interaction and networking, giving attendees the opportunity to share their experience, knowledge and ideas with each other, and with Openbravo representatives.

The Get Together event series was created as part of Openbravo's continuous commitment towards offering the best possible ERP solutions through community and partner feedback.

For more information see: http://www.openbravo.com/about-us/press-room/events/get-together-2008/

About Openbravo

Openbravo is the leading developer of web-based open Source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Point of Sale (PoS) solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Driven by open source philosophies and best-in-class services, it delivers a fully integrated, web-based ERP system tailored to the needs of any company, regardless of size or industry sector. The functionality of Openbravo ERP is in continual growth thanks to an expanding international community of users, partners and developers. Openbravo ERP helps companies to manage daily operations, optimize business processes, enhance customer satisfaction and ultimately increase profitability. And because it is open source, Openbravo ERP puts the customer in full control without the overheads of contracts or licenses. In January 2006, Openbravo secured a €5 million ($6.4m) financing agreement with Sodena - record funding for an open source ERP company - to fuel further software development and international growth. Openbravo is a winner of a 2007 ‘Red Herring 100 Europe Award’. At LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in August 2007, Openbravo was presented with a Product Excellence Award for ‘Best Integration Solution’. In September 2007, the company's ERP solution was declared the 'Best of Open Source Software' by InfoWorld in the 2007 BOSSIE Awards. In January 2008, Openbravo was selected as a winner of the European Open Source Business Awards.

In October 2007, Openbravo acquired Librepos, formerly Tina POS, the leading open source POS solution. The newly renamed Openbravo POS is a point-of-sales application designed for touch screens. It supports ESC/POS ticket printers, customer displays and barcode scanners. It can support single and multiple users and has a strong back-office including product entry form, reporting and easy-to-read charts. Openbravo POS is integrated with Openbravo ERP and is also available as a standalone product.

www.openbravo.com

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