Annual guide and 5-Star designation identifies the IT channel's most elite vendor partner programs

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 28, 2011 - Kerio Technologies has been named to CRN's 2011 Partner Programs Guide and was also awarded the coveted 5-Star Partner rating. CRN's Partner Programs Guide and 5-Star Partner ratings serve as the definitive list of vendors who have robust partner programs or products that service solution providers offer directly to the IT channel. The annual list recognizes the vendors who offer solution providers the best possible partnering elements for channel success.

The Kerio Partner Program is designed for IT resellers, consultants and MSPs that are dedicated to selling and supporting solutions targeted to SMBs. The program offers comprehensive benefits such as on-line and in-person training programs, complimentary NFR licenses, no-cost certifications, priority technical support. In addition, Kerio's secure partner portal for on-line orders, license and renewal management tools and an assortment of sales and marketing tools and other online resources. Kerio recently launched a new global partner locator with improved partner search capabilities that drives qualified leads to its Certified and Preferred partners. The company's communication, collaboration and security solutions are offered exclusively via channel partners.

"The companies listed on the 2011 Partner Programs Guide represent the best channel programs in the market today. Of those, only a few get our five-star award, based on their commitment to the channel, breadth of program offerings and services offered to their partners. Each of these organizations understands that technology alone does not make for a successful channel program. By focusing on delivering a comprehensive partner program, vendors and solution providers can work together to drive business opportunities and revenue," said Kelley Damore, VP and Editorial Director, for Everything Channel's CRN.

"Kerio is honored to be recognized with the CRN Five-Star Partner Program rating," said Mirek Kren, vice president, worldwide sales, Kerio Technologies. "We believe that our Partners' success translates into our success, and this mutually beneficial culture drives our partnership program. This recognition validates the efforts we have made to offer a program that helps our partners serve the SMB market."

The 2011 Partner Programs Guide and 5-Star Partners listing will be featured on CRN.com and in the March 28th issue of CRN.

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