Credant Expands Global Partner Program

Credant Technologies, the trusted expert in data protection, today announced the expansion of the Credant Partner Program. As more and more organizations respond to the growing need for data security, Credant is providing VARs (value added resellers), system integrators and investment and consulting firms with the ability to offer data protection solutions that help manage the security of sensitive data, on laptops, desktops, smartphones, removable media devices and on private or public cloud infrastructures.

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To manage the rapidly expanding partner program, Credant Technologies has appointed Jerry Jalaba to the position of vice president, channel and alliance sales. Jalaba, winner of CRN’s Channel Chief Award two years running, brings more than 30 years of industry expertise to Credant, the last six developing, growing and overseeing highly successful partner programs.

“Organizations large and small are facing the daunting task of securing and managing sensitive data anytime and anywhere,” said Darryll Dewan, executive vice president, worldwide sales and field operations for Credant Technologies. “Our selection of Jerry Jalaba, along with the launch of the partner portal, demonstrates Credant’s commitment to partner success as they provide best-in-class data protection solutions to their customers.”

Leading consulting and advisory companies focused on helping healthcare organizations, financial institutions, government agencies and small to medium-sized businesses implement the most effective data security solutions, can now offer the Credant Data Protection platform as part of their larger product set. Active partners across geographic and vertical markets alike enjoy a collaborative working relationship as well as rich margins including:

Pangea Systems, leading specialists in systems life-cycle and mobile device management solutions and the only global Platinum LANDesk partner:

“At Pangea we are excited about Credant’s new partner program and the new innovative tools that will be available to our teams,” said Leanne Porter, managing director of Pangea Systems. “We have worked closely with the EMEA team over the past 12 months selling Credant’s leading data protection technology into new customers and existing customers and have always found their support, channel management and flexible approach a real benefit.”

Envoy Data, the leading developer of security intelligent solutions across North America:

“As a specialty distributor of IT security solutions, our customers and our reseller partners demand the best in data protection and Credant’s technology is best-in-class,” said Jeff Ciraulo of Envoy Data. “Beyond that, the availability of marketing and sales materials, and the product support necessary to close and manage our deals, gives us the ability to satisfy a very diverse set of customers.”

In a security marketplace enjoying strong growth, Credant's commitment to channel and alliance partners is further evidenced with the new partner portal. The portal gives partners a centralized location to register and manage sales opportunities, qualify for enhanced discounts/margins and access the critical marketing sales and technical tools to help move customers through the entire sales cycle from inquiry through implementation.

“Organizations today understand the critical need for data protection and they look to our partners for best-in-class solutions,” said Jerry Jalaba, vice president channel and alliance sales for Credant Technologies. “With the new portal streamlining access to data, competitive information and sales tools, our partners can now meet their customers’ needs faster than ever.”

For Credant partners looking to learn more about the Partner Portal, visit: http://www.credant.com/partners.html.

For more information on becoming a part of the Credant Global Partner Program, visit: http://www.credant.com/partners/become-a-partner.html.

About Credant Technologies

Credant Technologies is the trusted expert in data protection. Founded in 2001, Credant’s solutions comprehensively address the leading enterprise security issues of controlling, managing and protecting data located on desktops, laptops, smart phones, removable media or private or public cloud infrastructures. Credant Technologies’ flagship product, Credant Mobile Guardian, offers the broadest range of integrated enterprise solutions. Investors are Austin Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Crescendo Ventures, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), and Intel Capital (NASDAQ:INTC). For more information, visit www.credant.com.