Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Thu, April 9, 2009
Wed, April 8, 2009 Websense, Inc.: Websense ChannelConnect Partner Program Earns Five-Star Certification Three Years in a Row
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - April 8, 2009) - Websense, Inc. (
Everything Channel's Partner Program Guide recognizes and rewards the overall commitment and strength of an IT vendor's channel partner program. A list of the 2009 Partner Program Guide winners appeared in the March 30 issue of CRN magazine and online at [ www.Channelweb.com ].
"Our continued investments in the Websense ChannelConnect Global Partner Program are paying off for our solution provider partners," said Websense Senior Vice President of Americas Sales David Roberts. "It's great to see our channel partners earn more money and capture more market opportunities by selling across our growing portfolio of Web, data and email security offerings. It's really a great time for solution providers to partner with Websense, and we're so pleased to once again receive top honors from Everything Channel."
Earlier this year, Websense introduced three new offerings to help its channel partners drive greater profitability and sales opportunities including the Websense Online Renewal Center, an Enhanced Deal Registration Program and the new Just Rewards Program -- all of which are offered at no cost to Websense partners in North America. In March 2009, the company also rolled out significant pricing and packaging changes, with aggressive flat pricing for its [ CRN Test Center Recommended ][ Websense Hosted Email Security. ] In addition, Websense has made several key investments in its Websense University training, as well as enhanced the channel marketing and co-branding resources solution providers can use to increase awareness with little to no money out of pocket.
"Now more than ever, the quality of a vendor's partner program determines how profitable its partners will be," said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel. "We congratulate Websense for earning yet another Five-Star honor and helping drive greater revenue in the channel."
For more information about becoming a Websense Partner, solution providers can visit [ http://www.websense.com/partners ].
About the CRN Partner Program Guide and Five-Star Program
Research for the 2009 CRN Partner Programs Guide and the Five-Star Program was conducted by Everything Channel's Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED). IPED analyzed 130 vendor programs rating vendors' responses to nearly 60 in-depth questions about their partner programs in the six elements of sales support, marketing support, partner profitability, channel operations, communications and partner recruitment.
About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (
Websense is a registered trademark of Websense, Inc. in the United States and certain international markets. Websense has numerous other registered and unregistered trademarks in the United States and internationally. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Follow Websense on Twitter: [ http://www.twitter.com/websense ].
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause Websense results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "planned," "expects," "believes," "strategy," "opportunity," "anticipates" and similar words. These statements may include, among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future product offerings; statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, risks relating to execution of growth initiatives, customer acceptance of the company's services, products and fee structures; the success of Websense brand development efforts; the volatile and competitive nature of the Internet industry; changes in domestic and international market conditions and the entry into and development of international markets for the company's products; risks relating to intellectual property ownership; and the other risks and uncertainties described in Websense public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at [ http://www.sec.gov ]. Websense assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.
