WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD), a leading provider of network security solutions, today introduced a new channel education solution in support of its WatchGuard Secure Partner (WSP) program. The new Product Knowledge and Firebox SSL Core VPN Gateway sales modules provide fundamental training for partners to help them better understand WatchGuard's products and make it easier for them to sell into customer environments.
The training modules are designed to educate resellers about WatchGuard's entire product line, including its award-winning Unified Threat Management appliances. Firebox network security appliances provide comprehensive protection, integrating multiple security functions into a single platform that is easy to install, maintain, and use, reducing the time and costs associated with managing multiple-point solutions.Completing the Product Knowledge training module will help WatchGuard reseller partners qualify as Expert or Professional WSPs, certification levels that deliver higher margins and support for sales and marketing activities. To qualify, resellers must meet certain certification and sales requirement criteria and actively market WatchGuard products.
"We are committed to developing new and better ways to help our WSP partners sell WatchGuard products as recent awards by VAR Business and our reseller partners testify," said John Stuckey, WatchGuard vice president of marketing. "This new training tool will make it easier for our partners to understand our products and how they solve the network security problems of their customer base."
WatchGuard developed this training program in conjunction with Knowledge Anywhere, a company that specializes in building technology-based learning solutions and performance support systems that provide tangible results.
"WatchGuard is taking a proactive step towards improving the confidence, success and results of its channel partners," said Charlie Gillette, president and CEO of Knowledge Anywhere, Inc. "The company wants its partners to get relevant, useful information in a fast and convenient way."Availability
Current WatchGuard Secure Partners can access the courses immediately. To learn more about becoming a WSP, resellers should go to: http://www.watchguard.com/partners/.About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard provides network security. The company's Firebox X family of upgradeable appliances delivers the performance, functionality and security strength to meet the needs of organizations of any size. WatchGuard's Intelligent Layered Security protects against emerging threats and provides the platform to integrate additional services offered by the company. All WatchGuard products include a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction, as well as individualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com.
About Knowledge Anywhere, Inc.
Founded in 1998, Knowledge Anywhere, Inc. is an award-winning company that has emerged as a leader in the specialized arena of building technology-based e-learning solutions and performance support systems that provide tangible results. The company uses innovative technology to offer a broad base of products and services, including custom and mobile content development, and virtual classrooms. Its clients use its solutions to facilitate the delivery of proprietary knowledge, employee instruction and product training to dispersed audiences via the Web. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., Knowledge Anywhere's clients include Wells Fargo, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft Corp., Captaris, Dade Behring Inc., E&J Gallo, and Sysmex. Knowledge Anywhere was recently awarded an American Business Award and was named one of Washington State's Fast 50 Technology Companies by Deloitte and Washington CEO magazine. Earlier in 2005, the company was named one of the Top 25 Companies in the Northwest by Venture All Stars.
To learn more, visit www.KnowledgeAnywhere.com.
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