Webroot Named a CRN Emerging Tech Vendor
Webroot® E-mail and Web Security SaaS
Offerings Recognized for Providing Enterprise-Class Protection with
Better Value and Manageability
BOULDER, Colo. (Business Wire EON) June 30, 2008 --
Webroot,
a leading security provider for the consumer, enterprise and SMB
markets, today announced it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN
Emerging Tech vendor. Webroot was recognized by CRN for the Webroot®
E-Mail Security Software as a Service (SaaS) and Webroot
Web Security SaaS solutions, which deliver high margins for channel
partners with innovative and easy-to-use technology.
"Webroot’s goal is to provide security
SaaS solutions that offer better protection against the rapidly evolving
threats delivered through e-mail and the Web. Recognition as a CRN
Emerging Tech vendor further supports our approach to SaaS-based
perimeter security, which delivers highly effective security without the
cost and maintenance of appliances and software," said Mike
Irwin, COO, Webroot.
In January 2008, Webroot introduced the E-Mail Security SaaS solution
which includes dynamic virus and spam filters to protect against 98
percent of e-mail spam and 100 percent of known viruses, as well as data
archiving capabilities. Earlier this month, Webroot launched the Web
Security SaaS solution to protect both on-site and mobile employees from
viruses, spyware and other malware
attacks, while ensuring appropriate employee Web usage. Both solutions
are delivered through the Webroot
Channel Edge™ Partner Program.
“Our partners are thrilled with their
predictable recurring revenue streams as a result of a 99 percent
customer renewal rate annually with our perimeter-based email and web
security SaaS solutions. We are happy to receive this recognition for
providing both high margins and exemplary partner support and
satisfaction that we worked so hard to incorporate within the Channel
Edge™ partner program,”
said Irwin.
According to CRN’s Emerging Tech
Survey, the top reasons channel partners add emerging technologies
include: the technology is superior to other products in the market
segment; the technology complements a channel partner’s
existing practice areas; emerging vendors provide better services
opportunities; emerging vendors pay better attention to partners;
emerging vendors offer higher margins, customers want alternative
product choices; and emerging vendors have better joint marketing
programs. In addition, 61 percent of channel partners surveyed plan to
increase the number of emerging technology vendors they partner with in
the next 12 months.
"New and innovative vendor partners can help spur profitable new ideas
that Solution Providers can use to build revenue and customer loyalty,
and the CRN Emerging Tech list is where Solution Providers go to find
these vendors," said Robert C. Demarzo, senior vice president and
editorial director, Everything Channel editorial.
Final selection to the Emerging Technology list was made at the
discretion of the CRN editorial team after a review of the
submitted information and conversations with current or targeted channel
partners. Vendors who were selected for the CRN Emerging Tech
list have an established channel partner program and formal guidelines
for recruitment. A recognized vendor must demonstrate that its direct
sales mix is trending down as evidenced by the company’s
revenue history, a channel positive or channel neutral strategy for
internal sales compensation, and not be a dominant market share player.
ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot provides industry-leading security solutions to consumers,
enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses worldwide. The Boulder,
Colorado based company’s
software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS and
Webroot Web Security SaaS, provide better manageability, better value
and better protection than any other perimeter security solution
available. Webroot’s award-winning endpoint
products, Webroot AntiSpyware Corporate Edition and Webroot AntiSpyware
Corporate Edition with AntiVirus are comprehensive, centrally managed
solutions that aggressively block, detect and eradicate malware on
desktops across the network. To find out more visit www.webroot.com
or call 800.772.9383.
About CRN
CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with
the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company’s
sales. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution
providers turn to CRN first for immediate information.
Celebrating its 25th year, CRN is the most trusted source for
channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at www.channelweb.com.
Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com,
www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel, formerly CMP Channel, is the global leader in
technology sales and serves as the one-stop shop for the sales channel
that drives 75 percent of technology sales throughout the world. IT
suppliers and Solution Providers turn to Everything Channel to manage
and accelerate their business. Everything Channel provides the answer to
strategy and branding, online marketing, research/market intelligence,
lead generation, branded and custom events, education and workflow tools
targeted to those who buy and sell through the Channel. Everything
Channel is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/),
a global provider of news distribution and specialist information
services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.
©2008 Webroot Software, Inc. All rights
reserved. Webroot is a registered trademark and/or trademark of Webroot
Software, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other
trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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