Annual guide recognizes the very best channel partner
programs in the market
Woburn, Mass. March 17, 2014 - Acronis, a global data protection
company, today announced it has been awarded a 5-Star rating in the
CRN 2014 Partner Program Guide.
The annual directory is the definitive listing of technology
vendors that service solution providers or provide products through
the IT channel. The 5-Star Partner Program rating recognizes an
elite subset of companies that offer solution providers the best
partnering elements in their channel programs.
Acronis'
partner programs offer channel resellers sales, marketing and
technical expertise to help them grow their businesses and gain a
competitive edge in their markets. In the last 12 months, Acronis
has added over 1,000 new partners to its program in the US and now
has over 8,000 members in North America. Acronis' partner programs
include the Acronis
Global Partner Program, the Acronis
Global Technology Alliance Program, and the Acronis Web Affiliates Program.
Acronis also offers partners 24/7
maintenance and support, as well as training and certification
courses from
Acronis Academy, which help partners build their sales and
technical expertise on Acronis' products.
"IT needs are changing dramatically. With the explosion of data
sizes and types, the channel is under increased stress to deliver
solutions that can protect data across multiple environments," said
David Junca, Acronis' vice president of sales and channels for the
Americas . "To help our channel partners stay relevant, we're
extending our offerings to new partner types, allowing them to
maximize opportunities in the cloud and enterprise mobility. We are
also strengthening the relationship and services offered to our
partners; in the past year alone we've formed the Acronis Partner
Council, expanded our Acronis Certified Engineer program and
improved licensing with simplified pricing and SKUs."
To determine the 2014 5-Star recipients, The Channel Company's
Research team assessed each vendor's application based on
investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner
training, education and support, marketing programs and resources,
sales support and communication.
"Solution providers have a lot of choices when it comes to
selecting vendor partners. Identifying the right vendor, with the
right technologies, and the right approach can make all the
difference," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. "Our
annual Partner Program Guide and 5-Star rating recognizes the very
best channel programs available in the market today to help
solution providers determine which vendor delivers the best partner
elements for their individual business goals."
The 2014 Partner Program Guide will be featured on CRN.com and the 5-Star Partners listing
will be highlighted in the April issue of CRN.
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.