Manhattan-based IT Solutions Provider for Creative Studios Reaches Highest Kerio Partner Level

SAN JOSE, Calif., August 2, 2011 - Kerio Technologies, Inc. today announced that United Computer Solutions (UCS), a leading IT solutions provider for creative studios in New York offering services and products to build, manage and enhance productivity and workflow, has attained Kerio Preferred Partner status. As a value-added reseller of Kerio's messaging and security platforms for 10 years, the company has demonstrated continuous sales growth and advancement within Kerio's Business Partner Program.

UCS, an Apple authorized reseller, combines the considerable acumen of its engineering team with partners who offer state-of-the-art technology and services to provide creative minds with integrated, customized, single-source IT Solutions. The VAR offers a variety of services for Apple-focused environments including digital video production systems, network maintenance and support, and 3D FX and rendering farms. As a reseller of the Kerio Connect messaging and collaboration server and the Kerio Control unified threat management (UTM) system, UCS makes business-class email and IT security simple and reliable for clients.

"Kerio's product portfolio has a very loyal following in Mac-centric and creative office environments," said Chuck Oucher, sales & marketing director at United Computer Solutions, Inc. "We cater to the same audience, so the partnership between UCS and Kerio is a natural fit. We deploy Kerio's messaging and security offerings with the confidence they'll perform reliably and can be managed easily, saving both money and time for us and our clients."

Recently, UCS worked with Beehive, Inc., a 20-employee multi-disciplinary design studio, to implement Kerio Control Box 1110 when the company moved into a new office location. In addition to comprehensive protection against viruses, spyware and other malware, Kerio Control gave the company a robust intrusion detection and prevention system and the ability to monitor network activity through real-time reporting.

"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. "UCS 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.

For more information about UCS please visit: http://www.ucscorp.com/