A two-year old independent startup network is publishing a new resource for VARs that are not part of major partner programs.  The Advanced Service Network, created by IT veteran of 18 years Joseph Canzonieri (founder of Crescent Computer Technologies) already consists of over 400 VARs that can see each other through the organization’s website.   

While ASN is still young, it has grown a great deal in the past year.  It began as a side project and has turned into the yellow pages for VARs.  VARs have the option of filling out a form asking to join the network.  The board of advisors approves applications only after they determine companies are completely legitimate.  The ASN network members can contact each other and coordinate projects and payment on their own, giving them greater freedom than those involved in larger partner programs.

Canzionieri says he started this VARs network in response to a belief that the larger networks were too selective and impersonal.

The organization is free and supports itself through advertising sold on its website and in newsletters.  All VARs are welcome to join the network, but the number that can participate in a given region is limited in order to help minimize competition.  Canzionieri wants the network to continue to grow in order to provide real benefit to VARs.

Submitted By:  Computer Consulting Kit