Dallas-based IT Services Partner Reaches Highest Honor in Kerio's Business Partner Program

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 19, 2011 - Kerio Technologies, Inc. today announced that Kinetic Technology Group has attained Kerio Preferred Partner status. Kinetic, based in Dallas, provides full-service IT solutions for small and medium businesses in a wide range of industries. As a value-added reseller of the Kerio Connect messaging and collaboration server for six years, the company has demonstrated continuous sales growth and advancement within Kerio's Business Partner Program.

"Kerio is a valued partner and the Kerio Connect messaging server is a key part of our business," said Jim Harryman, president, Kinetic Technology Group. "As an alternative to Exchange, it allows us to provide customers with a professional email solution that includes all the features required of a business tool whether your primary access to email is via Mac, PC or smartphone."

As the premier IT solutions provider in the Dallas area, Kinetic is focused on alleviating IT headaches that plague small businesses to make the lives of its customers easier. The company specializes in creative and effective solutions for specific technology needs and budgets. As a hosted email provider of Kerio Connect under its in house product, RocketFast, Kinetic provides combined email, calendaring and contacts into a full featured, business level solution.

"We tried other products before, but nothing compares to the power, flexibility and ease of use of Kerio Connect," said Javier Pacheco, IT manager, Fresherized Foods in Saginaw, Texas. "Kerio is the perfect match for our midsize business. We got the product by working through Kinetic Technology Group, and purchasing and renewing subscriptions couldn't be easier."

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.

"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. "Kinetic is a welcome addition, as they are dedicated to providing customized implementations of Kerio Connect to customers for a professional, stable and secure messaging solution."