McAfee, Inc. Recognized with Top Honors from Channel Insider and Business Solutions
Three Bull’s Eye Wins from Channel Insider; Best Channel Vendor by Business Solutions Magazine
SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 04, 2010 - McAfee, Inc. today announced that it has received three Channel Insider Bull’s Eye awards, including Turnaround of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Vendor Marketing Program of the Year. McAfee was also named one of the Best Channel Vendors by Business Solutions magazine.
“We’ve named 2010 the year of the partner at McAfee and are investing significant resources into this promise,” said Fernando Quintero, McAfee’s vice president of channel operations for the Americas. “These awards are a reflection of our commitment to our partners and to building a world-class program.”
Channel Insider awarded McAfee the Bull’s Eye champion level for Turnaround of the Year after its rededication to building a value-based channel program that rewards its partners. Quintero was given the Bull’s Eye champion Newcomer of the Year award for the significant impact he has made the McAfee business and channel programs in the short period he has been in his current position. McAfee received the contender level Bull’s Eye award in the Vendor Marketing Program of the Year category for its work with Accuvant targeting the SMB segment with a seminar series entitled “15 Minutes to a Secure Business: Building a Maximum Protection Strategy with Limited Resources.”
The Channel Insider Bull’s Eye awards are a community-driven recognition of excellence of the vendors, executives, solution providers, products, advocates and communities that comprise the channel. Award winners – selected by Channel Insider's editorial team, members of the Channel Insider Alliance and industry experts – are lauded for their contributions to the channel community in the past year.
“The Channel Insider Bull’s Eye Awards go to companies and individuals that are hitting their targets dead-on,” said Lawrence Walsh, vice president and group publisher of Channel Insider. “The award recipients demonstrate the best in planning, execution and innovation. They provide the shining example of how to succeed in technology business, and are worthy of emulation by their peers.”
McAfee was also named one of the Best Channel Vendors by Business Solutions magazine. Companies were chosen based on high scores received from VAR subscribers on variety of service, adequate support, loyalty, products, innovation, communication and profitability for partners.
“McAfee certainly earned its spot on this year's Business Solutions magazine Best Channel Vendors list,” said Sue Bresee, publisher of Business Solutions magazine. “McAfee rated exceptionally well overall in the Security category, but particularly high in Channel Friendly and Channel Program. Our survey results clearly show that McAfee has many satisfied resellers.”
About Channel Insider
Channel Insider is dedicated to providing IT resellers and the partner community with the technology and market intelligence to increase revenues and grow their businesses. Channel Insider addresses the $450 billion marketplace populated by more than 225,000 solution providers, services companies, ISVs, distributors, custom application developers, system builders, managed services companies and technology consultants. Channel Insider’s rich news and analytics Website, case study and technology review magazine, market trends research, and virtual and face-to-face events provide its readers with a 360-degree view of the North America reseller channel. As a result, Channel Insider services the most robust and engaged channel audience. www.channelinsider.com
About Ziff Davis Enterprise, Inc.
Ziff Davis Enterprise, Inc. is B2B technology’s trusted information resource. Millions of technology buyers rely on our relevant, objective content to identify the right solutions for their organizations. Over 300 technology companies, from industry giants to emerging start-ups, rely on our contextual content, marketing, and audience development expertise to compress sales cycles and lower their go-to-market costs. Leading brands include Baseline, CIO Insight, eWEEK, Channel Insider, Baselinemag.com, CIOInsight.com, eWEEK.com, WebBuyersGuide.com, and the Developer Shed network. Ziff Davis Enterprise has proven marketing solutions for branding, engagement, and face-to-face events. Products include print and online advertising, eNewsletter sponsorships, content syndication, eSeminars, virtual tradeshows, events, and custom media services. Ziff Davis Enterprise has a global database of 5.4 million users representing an unparalleled community of business and technology professionals, developers, and the channel. www.ziffdavisenterprise.com.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee is committed to relentlessly tackling the world's toughest security challenges. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the web more securely. Backed by an award-winning research team, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com
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