---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Scott Lamberton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Dec 6, 2006 4:02 PM Subject: [lpi-examdev] [LPI] [LPI-News] Novell supports Linux Professional Institute's LPIC-3 Certification To: LPI Examdev <lpi-examdev@lpi.org>
Novell supports Linux Professional Institute's upcoming Enterprise-Level Certification (LPIC-3) Cooperation aimed at driving Open Source adoption (TORONTO, Canada and WALTHAM, Mass – Dec. 6, 2006) The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), (http://www.lpi.org) the world's premier vendor neutral Linux* certification and Novell, developer of the widely acclaimed Linux distribution, SUSE(r) Linux Enterprise, announced a series of initiatives to promote Linux professional credentials and the global adoption of Open Source software. In particular, LPI welcomed the cooperation of Novell on the development of LPI's upcoming enterprise-level certification program: LPIC-3. Jim Lacey, President and CEO of LPI, in recognizing Novell's assistance on LPIC-3 development, noted that the two organizations share similar strategies in promoting the adoption and growth of Open Source: "We are finding that LPI's Regional Enablement Initiative, which seeks out strong regional players with existing sales channels, is ideal in promoting the larger agenda of Open Source adoption and Linux professionalism. This coincides with Novell's previously announced global network of Linux "Centers of Excellence". These channel initiatives are fundamental to the growing importance of Linux in the enterprise environment." Mr. Lacey pointed out a multiple city tour in Brazil on legacy modernization which is sponsored by Novell and IBM at which LPI has been a key player in promoting Linux professional skills development and Open Standards. LPIC-3 will be LPI's senior certification level for Linux professionals, requiring candidates to hold both LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 designations. LPI will launch the program in January 2007 and will hold the first North American exam lab at Novell's BrainShare(r) event in March 2007. Mr. Lacey praised the involvement of Novell in the development of LPIC-3 and noted that they brought important enterprise-level perspective to the certification program. Mr.Lacey also noted the growing interest of LPI training partners in Novell's recent announcement of an innovative free online "Train the Teacher" program: "This resource is beneficial to our own channel needs and is reflective of the open and resource-sharing nature of the Linux community. We welcome Novell's initiative in this regard as it will be an excellent tool in promoting Open Source education." "Novell has always supported LPI's dedication to the development of Linux professionals," said Dan Veitkus, Vice-President, Novell(r) Training Services. "We believe in offering our customers and partners the best set of choices for raising their Linux IQ, and we're in full support of LPIC-3 as the next step for Novell's Linux Certified professionals. LPIC-3 specifically targets the needs of large enterprise, IT professionals and IT consultancies that require a broad architect level professional credential." Mr. Veitkus added that a number of Novell's technical trainers, engineers and developers have been engaged to assist LPI in the development of LPIC-3. The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is globally supported by the IT industry, enterprise and professionals and within government and the educational community. LPI's certification program is delivered worldwide in multiple languages at over 7,000 testing locations and is supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents. Since the programs inception, LPI has delivered over 120,000+ exams and 35,000+ LPIC certifications around the world. - 30 - About Linux Professional Institute: The Linux Professional Institute promotes and certifies essential skills on Linux and Open Source technologies through the global delivery of comprehensive, top quality, vendor-independent exams. Established as an international non-profit organization in 1999 by the Linux community, the Linux Professional Institute seeks to become recognized as the global leader in the certification of Linux professionals while advancing the Linux and Open Source movement through strategic partners, sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, Hewlett-Packard and IDG. About Novell Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) delivers Software for the Open Enterprise™. With more than 50,000 customers in 43 countries, Novell helps customers manage, simplify, secure and integrate their technology environments by leveraging best-of-breed, open standards-based software. With more than 20 years of experience, 4,700 employees, 5,000 partners and support centers around the world, Novell helps customers gain control over their IT operating environments while reducing costs. More information about Novell can be found at http://www.novell.com. Novell is a registered trademark and Software for the Open Enterprise is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Novell and SUSE are registered trademarks, BrainShare is a registered service mark, and Software for the Open Enterprise is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. *Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Media Contacts: Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institute Web: http://www.lpi.org Telephone: +1-416-666-1574 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bruce Lowry Novell (415) 383-8408 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institute Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.lpi.org Telephone: +1-416-666-1574 _______________________________________________ lpi-examdev mailing list lpi-examdev@lpi.org http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-examdev Links do Yahoo! Grupos <*> Para visitar o site do seu grupo na web, acesse: http://br.groups.yahoo.com/group/lpi/ <*> Para sair deste grupo, envie um e-mail para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> O uso que você faz do Yahoo! Grupos está sujeito aos: http://br.yahoo.com/info/utos.html
