SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, 13 January 2009 -
Acronis is today launching its new EMEA partner portal to equip
resellers and distributors with instant access to tools to support
their sales lifecycle.
The portal will provide 24 hour one-stop access to all sales and
marketing collateral as well as technical resources including an
online support enquiry form and knowledge-based material to allow
partners to gain a better insight into Acronis and its solutions. A
partner portal hotline which will be open during office hours, plus
dedicated support via email will also be launched to answer partner
enquiries.
This online community platform is available to all Acronis
partners and its certified resellers will be listed on the website
in the Partner Locator. It is designed to give resellers the edge
when selling Acronis products by providing lead generation support
and training materials. The portal also will enable partners to
register sales opportunities online.
Laurent Dedenis, Vice President Acronis EMEA, said: "We already
have a comprehensive channel programme in place and are committed
to giving extra help to resellers who are actively working with us,
which is why we've taken the next step to support our partners.
Acronis remains a strong brand for resellers and offers the most
suitable backup and disaster recovery solution for the SMB
midmarket. We are working from a 100% channel model and our
partners remain at the heart of our business."
The launch supports Acronis' tiered channel model and its
Acronis Certified Engineer Programme (ACE) which provides online
technical training on Acronis and its solutions. The company's
tiered channel programme consists of three levels:
Acronis Software Partner: has access to online
technical support, sales and marketing materials, plus a listing on
the website
Acronis Certified Partner: gains comprehensive
sales training, technical certification, and access to joint
marketing funds and the regional channel manager
Acronis Enterprise Solutions Partner: benefits
from dedicated assistance and support from Acronis on pilot
projects
Amit Khanna, managing director, Fusis Group concluded: "Having
trialled the new partner portal, we are impressed by the breadth of
material available and how easy is to use. Acronis puts its channel
first and I'm pleased to see the ongoing investment and commitment
which the company shows to us."
The Acronis EMEA Partner Portal benefits include:
- Easy access to one single source for all partner tools.
- 24x7 online information, updated regularly.
- Dedicated partner hotline and email ([email protected]).
- Sales materials, product documentation and white papers.
- Marketing Programmes and graphics including Acronis and Partner logos, banners etc.
- Access to online training and Certification Centre
- Ability to submit a support ticket online.
About Acronis:
Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.