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Symantec Introduces Encryption Specialization for Partners


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Completes Integration of PGP and GuardianEdge Partners into Symantec Partner Program

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – – Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced the Encryption Solutions Specialization, which provides Symantec partners with a demonstrated expertise in Symantec Encryption solutions with unique benefits designed to help increase their competitive advantage, improve recognition by customers and drive more revenue. Symantec partners achieve the Encryption Solutions Specialization by completing sales and technical accreditation for Symantec’s encryption products, including PGP Encryption and Symantec Endpoint Encryption. The launch of this Specialization marks the full integration of PGP Corporation and GuardianEdge Technologies Inc. channel partners into the Symantec Partner Program.

With Symantec Encryption solutions, partners are able to provide their customers with comprehensive information protection based on proven standards-based technology. Symantec’s family of encryption solutions provide centralized policy management, accurate compliance-based reporting and true universal management of our encryption products.

“Security threats have become more sophisticated, requiring a shift from protecting infrastructure to protecting information. Developing an encryption strategy is a top concern for business of all sizes and our partners are focused on helping customers keep their data safe from accidental loss and theft,” said Randy Cochran, vice president, North America Channel Sales, Symantec. “The Encryption Solutions Specialization recognizes partners who have demonstrated an expertise in our encryption solutions and is key to providing Symantec partners with tools and resources to help them meet their customers’ needs and differentiate their businesses.”

Partners who achieve Symantec’s newest Specialization will have greater access to Symantec sales and technical resources to help them accelerate the sales cycle, as well as financial incentives, tailored promotions, tools and access to the Symantec Opportunity Registration Program, designed to help partners accelerate profitability. Partners who achieve membership in the Encryption Solutions Specialization will also be able to differentiate themselves with a Specialist Partner logo and designation as an Encryption Solutions Specialist Partner within Symantec’s Partner Locator. The latest Symantec Specialization supports the company’s increased focus on building partner competence in key solutions areas and providing partners with increased opportunities for predictable, profitable growth.

The Encryption Solutions Specialization requires that partners attain sales and technical accreditations, which ensures they have a deep expertise in selling and deploying Symantec Encryption solutions. Partners who achieve this new Specialization will be enabled to more effectively deliver solutions to help customers improve management, reduce costs and control information risk associated with storing and managing their unstructured information. This Specialization is now available to Symantec Global Strategic, Platinum, Platinum Corporate Reseller, Gold, Silver or Registered level partners (partner types vary by region).

Differentiating with Symantec Specializations
Symantec Specializations, which recognize partners with a proven expertise in a particular area of business or market segment, provide partners with the skills and experience required to deliver differentiated service to their customers. Symantec partners achieve Specialization by meeting certain requirements that deepen their knowledge and proficiency in a solution family and receive unique benefits as a result of their investment. Globally, Symantec offers these Specializations, organized according to solution areas and market segments and recognizing the following areas of partner knowledge and expertise: Encryption, Enterprise Security, Endpoint Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, Archiving and Discovery, Storage Management, High Availability, and Small and Midsize Business (SMB). Symantec also offers a Master Specialization to partners with deep expertise in delivering advanced consulting services in related solution specialization areas.1

About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com.


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1Specializations vary by region.



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