Kerio Technologies Inc., a leading provider of Internet security and messaging solutions, today announced that Mirek Kren, vice president of Worldwide Sales, has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by the Everything Channel’s CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers. They consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies. 

Mirek Kren leads the global Kerio Partner Program. Under Kren’s management and vision, the global sales strategy and structure has evolved to better support the channel community in several key markets. As a result of his direction, Kerio increased new reseller sign-ups by 11 percent and the average number of active resellers by 19 percent resulting in more than 398 new Kerio Certified Professionals worldwide in 2009.

The Kerio Partner Program continues to evolve, be more effective and stands even closer to its partners. Kerio recently implemented web-based technical training providing feature and positioning updates. The company sponsored industry events throughout the year in more than 17 cities across North America.

For the eighth consecutive year, the Channel Chiefs were chosen based on Everything Channel editorial criteria including policy and program innovations made during the past year, the amount of revenue their company generates through partners, their willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the channel, and the number of years they have dedicated to channel activities. 

“Being named a Channel Chief is one of the most prestigious honors in the IT industry. This year’s Channel Chiefs offer tremendous insight into the who’s who of the Channel,” said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.  “Top channel executives consistently ensure that the Channel’s voice is heard when strategic decisions are being made and continually nurture mutually profitable relationships. We applaud Kerio Technologies for its successful partner program and strategies.”

“It is an honor to receive this recognition from Everything Channel,” said Mirek Kren, vice president of Worldwide Sales for Kerio Technologies, Inc. “Working with the global channel is essential to our company philosophy. Our development, support, QA, sales and marketing all focus on delivering the best support to our partners with innovative messaging and security solutions with the Channel in mind.”
For additional information on Mirek Kren in the CRN Channel Chief list, visit: http://tr.im/PBTx .The Channel Chief list was published in the February 22, 2010 issue.

The Kerio Partner Program is designed for managed solution providers that are dedicated to selling and supporting solutions targeted to SMEs, and offers comprehensive benefits such as sales and marketing tools, certifications, technical support, online resources and one-on-one training programs. For more information, please visit: http://www.kerio.com/resellers.html.