By Business Wire, March 14, 2013, 10:50:00 AM EDT
AMSTERDAM & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
AVG
Technologies (NYSE:AVG), the provider of Internet and mobile
security to 146 million active users, has inaugurated a five-part
webinar series for managed service providers (MSPs) on the Channelnomics
website. The series covers the evolution of security as a service, and
how managed service providers can capitalize on the migration to
scalable cloud services to increase value to their customers and returns
to their business.
The first webinar in the series, "Economics of Security and Managed
Services," was conducted on March 12, and moderated by Channelnomics
editor-at-large Lawrence M. Walsh, a well-known and respected channel
analyst and advocate. Those who missed the first installment in the
series will find it posted on Channelnomics
during the next week.
"Solution providers are hungry for actionable intelligence and guidance
as they continue to transform their businesses for the services era.
Participants on this and future webinars will gain real insights into
how they can leverage the power of cloud computing in delivering
essential security services," Walsh said.
"The content provides something every small MSP team needs to know in
order to grow and prosper," added AVG channel partner John Rutkowski of
Bolder Designs, who was a featured participant in the first webinar.
"Many managed service providers struggle with issues of talent, scalable
infrastructure and cash flow. Success requires an understanding of these
and the mechanics of the managed services business model. That's what
we've set out to achieve with the Channelnomics webinar series," said
Luke Walling, VP of Sales and Operations for AVG Technologies.
"That's also why we designed AVG® CloudCare™, our cloud-based IT
administration platform, to help channel partners to quickly and easily
transition to an MSP model with a free-of-charge solution enabling them
to roll out "pay-as-you-go" services that make it easier for them to
manage and protect their small business customers."
AVG CloudCare offers free remote management tools, one-click service
user activation plus easy policy deployment and automatic removal of
older versions of AV software help to save time and reduce the need for
onsite visits - allowing partners to serve even the smallest customer
more profitably. Additional benefits include sales alerts and one-click
reporting to help demonstrate partners' added value.
The AVG CloudCare platform with AVG Remote IT, AVG AntiVirus and AVG
Content Filtering is available immediately via AVG reseller and managed
service partners in the US, UK and IR. AVG Remote IT is offered for
free. For all AVG CloudCare services, customers pay only for the
services they use with a convenient monthly billing option. To find out
more and become an AVG CloudCare partner, go to www.avg.com/cloudcare.
New installments in the AVG Channelnomics Webinar Security Services
series are scheduled to run May 7, July 9, Sept. 10 and Nov. 5, 2013. To
register for the webinars go to http://channelnomics.com/
About AVG Technologies (NYSE:AVG)
AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet
experience, providing peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful
yet easy-to‐use software and online services put users in control of
their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and services,
users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from
inherent network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown
its user base to 146 million active users as of December 31, 2012 and
offers a product portfolio that targets the consumer and small business
markets and includes Internet security, PC performance optimization,
online backup, mobile security, identity protection and family safety
software.
www.avg.com
The 2112 Group
The 2112 Group is the premier provider of channel development, market
research, partner communications and strategic content to IT vendors,
distributors and solution providers around the world. Based in New York,
2112 is dedicated to helping all members of the channel community
achieve greater and sustained levels of success through strategic
planning, market intelligence and smart decision-making. Our clients
span the Fortune 500 to startups, distributors to next-generation cloud
providers, and value-added resellers to managed services providers, all
sharing a common view that the indirect technology channel is the best
route to market. Our premier publication, Channelnomics, is an analysis
Web site devoted entirely to providing the channel community with
insights into the trends impacting the IT marketplace. Together, 2112
and Channelnomics provide the most comprehensive set of strategic,
analytical and actionable products and services in the channel.
On the Web: www.the2112group.com
| www.channelnomics.com
Social Channels: @the2112group | @channelnomics
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Source: AVG Technologies