Canton, Ohio Managed Services Provider Reaches Highest Kerio Partner Level with its Service to SMBs and School Districts

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 - Kerio Technologies, Inc. today announced that Connecting Point, an IT solutions provider that serves Northeast Ohio, has attained Kerio Preferred Partner status. As a value-added reseller of Kerio's messaging, security and collaboration products for more than 5 years, the company has demonstrated continuous sales growth and advancement within Kerio's Business Partner Program.

Connecting Point offers computer network system design, network installation and integration, software implementation, and consultancy services to small businesses and school districts. As both a Microsoft Certified Partner and Apple Authorized Service Provider, the VAR has expertise in virtually any IT environment. As a charter member of VentureTech, a national association of network specialists, Connecting Point services the IT needs of clients throughout the United States.

"Connecting Point has partnered with our clients for over 30 years to implement, maintain, and enhance technology solutions to support business operations and enable future growth," said Todd Fox, President, Connecting Point. "Kerio Connect, as a Microsoft Exchange alternative, is a perfect example - it's easy to administer and offers all the features of a complete business email system, only at a fraction of the cost of competitors."

As a provider of the Kerio Connect messaging and collaboration server, Connecting Point offers more than just email. Kerio Connect helps employees and entrepreneurs work more productively via features like shared calendars, shared contacts and public folders.

"We believe that our Partners' success translates into our success, and this mutually beneficial culture drives our partnership program," said Mirek Kren, vice president, worldwide sales, Kerio Technologies. "Connecting Point is a welcome addition, as they are dedicated to providing customized implementations of Kerio's products to customers for simple, stable and secure business solutions."

The Kerio Partner Program is designed for IT resellers, consultants and MSPs that are dedicated to selling and supporting solutions targeted to SMBs. The program offers comprehensive benefits such as on-line and in-person training programs, complimentary NFR licenses, no-cost certifications, and priority technical support. In addition, Kerio's secure partner portal offers on-line orders, license and renewal management tools, an assortment of sales and marketing tools and other online resources. Kerio recently launched a new global partner locator with improved partner search capabilities that drives qualified leads to its Certified and Preferred partners. The company's communication, collaboration and security solutions are offered exclusively via channel partners.