TORRANCE, Calif. – February 1, 2012–TRENDnet a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the addition of the 'Silver Tier' to TRENDnet's upTREND Partner Program, providing increased benefits and support to North American Channel Partners.

The upTREND Partner Program previously featured a 3-tiered classification system: Valued Partner, Gold Partner, and Platinum Partner; with each successive tier extending additional partner rewards. TRENDnet is pleased to launch a fourth 'Silver Partner' tier, which extends increased benefits to additional partners.

Program benefits include front and back-end discounts, partner spiffs, exclusive rebates, bid desk access, level 3 technical support, real-time online RMA support, online product and sales training, online technical training, marketing support, product demo program, monthly newsletter, dedicated sales support, and a TRENDnet welcome kit.

Authorized TRENDnet upTREND Partner Program distributors include ASI, ASI Canada, D&H, D&H Canada, Ingram Micro, Ingram Micro Canada, Ma Labs, and Tech Data.

"TRENDnet is committed to providing partners with the tools they need for success," stated Denise Shaw, Sr. Channel Sales Manager for TRENDnet. "We maintain a strong Channel focus, and are continually developing tools that will better motivate our partners. The addition of the 'Silver Tier' has enabled us to increase the benefits offered to new and existing upTREND Partners."

TRENDnet is a global provider of award-winning networking solutions for IT, surveillance, transportation, and power distribution, and for both home office users and businesses of all sizes. Building reliable networking solutions since 1990, TRENDnet enables users to share broadband access, multimedia content, and networked peripherals for true anywhere connectivity. TRENDnet's diverse product portfolio includes multi-gigabit, industrial, PoE, network switches, fiber, wireless, IP cameras, NVRs, power distribution, KVM, patch panels, Powerline, USB, and more. Learn more about TRENDnet by visiting www.trendnet.com.