SYNNEX Westcon Builds on its Secure Networking Program for 2020

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SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) has announced enhancements to its SYNNEX Westcon Secure Networking Program, recognized in the 2020 CRN Program Guide. The initiative includes an expanded range of virtual events and resources aimed at supporting partners in their business growth. Key offerings include the SYNNEX Enablement Portal, a gamified training platform that rewards participants with points for training completion, encouraging deeper engagement. Additionally, SYNNEX will host the Beyond Security conference virtually from August 24-26, 2020, focusing on remote workforce engagement and security.

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• Introduction of the SYNNEX Enablement Portal, enhancing partner training and engagement.
• Gamification approach to learning could significantly increase user engagement by up to 600%.
• Hosting the annual Beyond Security conference to engage partners in critical industry trends.

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GREENVILLE, S.C., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, announces additional benefits to its award-winning SYNNEX Westcon Secure Networking Program, recognized in the 2020 CRN Program Guide. The team builds on its innovative approach to serving customers with an expanded slate of virtual events and additions to its portfolio of tools and resources designed to help partners drive their businesses forward.

"With the increased reliance on webinars and virtual events, SYNNEX believes it is critically important to engage participants in meaningful ways that cut through the noise," said Reyna Thompson, Senior Vice President, Product Management, North America, SYNNEX.

The 2020 program features the SYNNEX Enablement Portal, a rewards-based learning platform in which partners gain access to role-based training led by industry experts. The portal includes training covering a variety of topics including "The Chaos and Opportunity of Cyber Security" and "The Future of SD-WAN Wireless," as well as many others from industry trends.

Through the portal, participants accumulate points to redeem on a monthly basis for rewards such as gift cards and co-branded collateral. With 95 percent of employees enjoying gamification learning in their work and gamification offering the opportunity to increase newly registered business users by 600 percent, SYNNEX Westcon is providing a convenient way for partners to expand their knowledge and drive sales. 

The SYNNEX Enablement Portal is just one of SYNNEX' value-added offerings, which also include pre- and post-sales services and creative financing options, coupled with training and education on industry trends to help partners grow their businesses and assist vendors in promoting their solutions. With over 325 certifications, SYNNEX's engineers can help customers assess, deploy, manage and train employees.

As a continuation of efforts to drive innovation in the channel, SYNNEX Westcon will be hosting its annual Beyond Security conference. This interactive conference, to be held virtually this year August 24-26, includes learning tracks on how to "Cultivating Engagement in a Remote Workforce" and "A Secure and Connected Office." Email securenetworking@synnex.com to request an invitation.

"In times like this, SYNNEX partners are finding that training is more critical than ever to building their businesses and providing the latest technologies and solutions to their customers," Thompson said.

To learn more about the Enablement Portal, go to synnexcorp.com/us/enablement-portal/. To learn more about SYNNEX Westcon, visit synnexcorp.com/us/westcon/

About SYNNEX Corporation 
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) is a Fortune 200 corporation and a leading business process services company, providing a comprehensive range of distribution, logistics and integration services for the technology industry and providing outsourced services focused on customer engagement to a broad range of enterprises.  SYNNEX distributes a broad range of information technology systems and products, and also provides systems design and integration solutions. Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation operates in numerous countries throughout North and South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com. 

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FAQ

What new features does SYNNEX introduce in the Westcon Secure Networking Program?

SYNNEX introduces the SYNNEX Enablement Portal, expanded virtual events, and additional resources for partner support.

When is the Beyond Security conference hosted by SYNNEX?

The Beyond Security conference will be held virtually from August 24-26, 2020.

How does the SYNNEX Enablement Portal benefit partners?

The Enablement Portal offers gamified training that rewards participants and covers topics essential for business growth.

What is the significance of gamification in SYNNEX's training programs?

Gamification increases engagement among users, with the potential to boost newly registered business users by 600%.