Google Appoints Upperlink Premier SMB Reseller for West Africa

To enable customers assess a reseller’s expertise at advising and deploying Google products, the company has appointed Upperlink Limited, as its Premier Small and Medium Business [SMB] Reseller for West Africa.

With this news status, Upperlink has transitioned from being an authorized to a premier reseller of Google Apps suite of communication and collaboration tools based on its expertise and success in helping customers to deploy and use Google Apps.

Google Apps Reseller programme includes companies globally that sell, service and customize Google Apps for Business for their customers.

As part of the Apps Reseller programme, Upperlink would receive training, support and deployment tools from Google, as well as access to APIs for integrating Google Apps into their customers' business operations.

Google Apps ensures that business processes run seamlessly, improve efficiency and return on investment by integrating accessible and affordable technologically driven solutions.

In a statement on the new development, Segun Akano, MD/CEO, Upperlink,  informed that the Google Apps reseller programme has been a critical component of the company’s business.

“We’re pleased to be recognized as a Premier Reseller, and we look forward to continuing our work by helping SMB customers to take advantage of Google Apps,” he said.

Upperlink is an incorporated company whose core areas of specialization are in internet and mobile applications, software development and deployment, database management, systems integration and cloud solutions.

Google Apps brings simple, powerful communication and collaboration tools to organizations of any size – all hosted by Google to streamline setup, minimize maintenance, and reduce IT costs.

With Gmail (including Google email security, powered by Postini), Google Calendar, and integrated IM, users can stay connected and work together with ease. Using Google Docs and Google Sites, which include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, website creation tools, SMB can share files and collaborate in real-time, keeping versions organized and available wherever, and whenever users work.