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A simple solution to IT security sprawl?

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According to recent research conducted by Forrester Consulting, the vast majority of enterprise security professionals believe that security should be delivered as an integrated platform via the cloud.

Indeed, 98 percent of those questioned said that integrated security platforms would be effective to both improve their security posture and to reduce overall cost in comparison to traditional on-premise security appliances and point solutions.

As our channel partners have experienced firsthand from their small and medium business clients, the ultimate problem addressed in the research is one that has been gaining increased airtime over the past year – security sprawl. With more data sharing, more device connections, and more security solutions to manage everything than ever before, companies are struggling to keep themselves secure.

Though targeted at an enterprise level, I believe you’ll agree that these research findings are just as applicable to smaller businesses – with the fragmented security landscape posing a management headache no matter your company size.

Our AVG Business product line includes a managed services and security platform that offers a range of features. We have designed the products with absolute simplicity in mind to help relieve security sprawl headaches. AVG CloudCare is one example, enabling direct, real-time management of a full suite of cloud-delivered security services – antivirus, online backup, content filtering, email security, premium remote control, secure sign-on and more, all from one dashboard. Instead of having to deal with the complexity of multiple, different security solutions, we provide a ‘single pane of glass’ view for easier IT management.

AVG CloudCare supports our partners, so that MSPs can give their customers the reassurance that their applications and data are protected on any device, anytime, anywhere.

As John Quatto, Channel Partner Manager at Zobrio Inc. recently put it, “the only problem you might face now is that your clients will never witness and appreciate the work you’re doing – As an MSP you have to be able to prove your worth – ironically, that’s difficult if you’re fixing issues before the customer even knows they exist!”

If AVG CloudCare sounds like it could be an asset for your business, visit our AVG Business website today to find out more.

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AVG Business responds to evolving channel needs with enhanced Managed Workplace platform

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Since we launched our flagship AVG Business Managed Workplace 9.1 in April 2015, the ongoing dialogue and feedback from our channel partners has been crucial. Managed Workplace 9.2 – the latest version of the platform, available today, addresses the needs our partners have raised. We are confident that the additional capabilities we have included in the expanded platform align to MSPs’ business objectives more closely than ever before.

An important feature in Managed Workplace 9.2 is the Premium Remote Control capability, through our partnership with enterprise remote desktop software provider, ISL Online, that has enabled us to integrate a premium Remote Control capability into our platform for the first time. By building in the remote control at no further cost to our partners, we are able to reduce not only the need for MSPs to work across disparate systems, but also the need to purchase additional, expensive, third-party tools. Offering greater control and visibility to resolve issues and deliver support more quickly, the Premium Remote Control enables MSPs to quickly and easily access remote computers, transfer files, chat, record sessions and perform administrative tasks for their clients, without switching interfaces.

Those of you who attended our Cloud Summit last October will remember discussing remote controls in detail – it’s a great example of you telling us what you wanted, and us listening and responding.

We want to help small enterprises and our MSP partners feel that they are doing everything they can to protect their data. At the same time, we recognize that monitoring so many different systems requires a streamlined workflow. Managed Workplace 9.2 now includes integrated Backup and Disaster Recovery, so that MSPs can easily control workstation backups, capture Bare-Metal-Recovery images for servers, as well as monitor and manage devices from one central dashboard.

Further details on the key features of the Managed Workplace 9.2 platform, including AVG Device Manager for Mac OS X and integrated AntiVirus enhancements can be found here.

With Managed Workplace 9.2, we move one step closer to a complete, managed IT solution – one which provides ease of use, security and control of the entire IT infrastructure (devices, applications and networks) from a “single-pane” of glass. We understand that our channel partners’ technology needs are always evolving and we are committed to doing all we can to streamline the experience while delivering the best services possible.

We are listening. Thank you for your ongoing feedback and please keep sending it our way.

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Raise Your Game Roadshow in Pictures

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Last week we held the final roadshow on the Raise Your Game UK tour. Raise Your Game is an initiative aimed at helping Managed Service Providers to become more profitable.

The event was held at the Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal Football Club and was a fitting venue to discuss taking MSP business practices to the next level.

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There were experts from a hosting of leading companies including Epsom, CompTIA, Infrascale and Tigerpaw, each giving unique insight into what makes a profitable MSP.

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The interactive sessions covered every aspect of operating an MSP from sales and marketing to security and strategic partnerships.

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As headline sponsor, AVG was present to help guide the conversation and Francois Daumard, AVG’s VP of Global Channel Sales, spoke about the critical importance of forging partnerships in the MSP industry.

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Afterwards, Sales Engineer Manager Matt Chinnery showed the MPS the new Managed Workplace platform that enables MSPs to easily onboard, easily gain access to key reports and effectively manage their clients to help maximize profits and improve security.

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After the sessions concluded, the guests were treated to a stadium tour of the Emirates.

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Visit the full gallery on Flickr

 

This is one of many roadshows that AVG Business are holding throughout the country, watch out for the next dates coming shortly or contact for more information.

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Managed Service Providers – ‘Raise Your Game’

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LONDON – July 21, 2015 – AVG® Technologies N.V. (NYSE: AVG), the online security company™ for more than 200 million active users, today announced that it is the headline sponsor of the Raise Your Game roadshow series aimed at managed service providers (MSPs).

The series of events will be held at various iconic sporting locations across the United Kingdom. The full roadshow schedule takes place during the following dates in July:

  • Monday 20th – BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
  • Tuesday 21st – St James’ Park, Newcastle
  • Wednesday 22nd – Old Trafford, Manchester
  • Thursday 23rd – Emirates Stadium, London

 

The events also sees the involvement of heavyweight industry support too. CompTIA, with more than 2,000 members and 3,000 academic and training partners that focus initiatives on supporting businesses across the full IT channel, lends its support for large and small vendors alike.

Working with a number of organisations AVG Business aims to provide value added resellers and managed services providers with an unprecedented opportunity to learn how they can achieve an efficient and profitable business.

Whether starting out or well versed in the industry, the event will help MSPs to:

  • Use vendor partnerships to meet client business needs
  • Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy to help business develop fast
  • Increase business with optimum sales and technical strategies that achieve high revenue growth

The morning sees a number of companies, including Epson, Infrascale and TigerPaw taking to the stage for presentations, informative panel discussions and Q&As on everything from upcoming trends to marketing tips before having a private stadium tour of the stadium after lunch.

All topics covered are designed to assist MSPs and the challenges they face. As such, Francois Daumard, Vice President Global Channel Sales at AVG Business will also be on hand to discuss which products and services can assist in growth opportunities, including the recently launched AVG Business Managed Workplace 9.1.

“AVG is taking this valuable opportunity to engage with MSPs as they are an integral part of our success and ongoing strategy. Events such as this really give us the opportunity to share learnings from both sides of the table so that everyone can benefit from the best solutions,” said Daumard. ”It is the perfect forum for everyone involved to network with their peers, discuss industry challenges and outline the routes to success in the future.”

 

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AVG Named Business Solutions Best Channel Vendor 2015

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AMSTERDAM and SAN FRANCISCO – January 5, 2015 – AVG Technologies N.V. (NYSE: AVG), the online security company™ for 188 million active users, today announced it has been selected by Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) as a 2015 Best Channel Vendor in the Network Security category. The annual poll of Value Added Resellers (VARs) and BSM subscribers rated vendor partners in seven categories including service/support, channel friendly, product features, product reliability, channel program, product innovation and VAR margins.

“We are thrilled our industry partners have voted us Best Channel Vendor,” said Francois Daumard, VP Global Channel Sales, AVG Technologies. “2015 marks the start of a pivotal year for us as we work to make the Channel appreciate the new face of AVG Business. Still not enough partners truly understand the transition that has been taking place within AVG Business. Thanks to AVG Business Managed Workplace® we are first and foremost today a remote monitoring and management (RMM) applications vendor. Crucially, as business applications move towards an increasingly integrated future, the only established network security Channel vendor that is fully focused on integrated cloud and mobile applications development.”

Throughout 2014 AVG Business has continued to invest significantly in support of industry partners including holding its first Annual Partner Cloud Summit, introducing a new product portfolio, expanding its international distribution footprint and hiring some recognized industry big-hitters to head up its Global Channel Sales and Marketing teams.

Best Channel Vendor 2015 is the latest of many recent accolades for AVG that include recognition by Virus Bulletin’s VB100 for products and the 2014 MSPmentor 250 for excellence in managed services leadership and expertise.

During fall 2014, BSM partnered with Penn State University to conduct a Web-based survey capturing significant data from active VAR subscribers. A total of 8,848 validated votes were cast, continuing the tradition of one of the largest and most detailed surveys of its kind. Scores were tallied by BSM editorial staff using methodology provided by Penn State.

The full list of 2015 Best Channel Vendors appears in a special report in Business Solutions Magazine’s January issue.

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AVG Business strengthens team for big push in 2015

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However, as always in business, you can never afford to rest on your laurels and we will continue to invest in and expand our bleeding-edge cloud security and managed services platforms.  To assist us with this task it gives me great pleasure to welcome on board Francois Daumard as our new vice-president of Global Channel Sales.

Most recently with the mobility management company FiberLink, Francois has a strong background in Channel Sales and has previously worked for such organizations as Apple and Microsoft.  Francois’ experience encompasses Global Sales & Marketing, Operations and establishing international strategic Channel Partner Programs.  He is well-recognized as an active participant in the Channel Community and currently sits on the Vendor Council of CompTIA.

Francois will be responsible for the channel sales teams across the globe.  He brings a tremendous amount of experience to the team and will be working closely with our VP of Marketing & Product Marketing Joanna Brace and her marketing team as we work to add a little sparkle to our channels in 2015.

As we pivot AVG business towards a cloud model, expansion of our global footprint has gathered pace. In 2014 Brazil, Australia, Germany and, following the recent acquisition of Norman Safeground, Scandinavia, DACH and Benelux have all come on stream.

Of course the size of the challenge ahead of us should not be underestimated.  We are not going to convince businesses overnight how radically we have changed as an organisation.  We must show them that today we are the online security company for devices, data and people with a modern consumer and business product portfolio to suit both markets.

Hopefully our continued roll out of market-leading cloud security and remote management solutions coupled with an unwavering commitment to helping our 10,000 global partners and their customers manage large numbers of business mobile devices will help to overturn some of those entrenched perceptions.

In summary, as we build up to the strategically important Mobile World Congress 2015 we can count on a solid framework, closely aligned to the ever changing needs of the Channel, that is capable of carrying us towards our next goal. That goal is to become the market leading applications vendor for streamlined delivery of cloud security and managed services to small and medium sized businesses.