RSA and Network Intelligence channel partners worldwide to benefit from increased opportunity to deliver holistic information-centric security
Bedford, Mass., and London, UK — RSA, The Security Division of EMC, (NYSE: EMC), today announced that solutions from its Network Intelligence business unit, including RSA enVision™ technology, are now available through RSA's SecurWorld™ Partner Program. Existing Network Intelligence and RSA channel partners are now able to purchase the RSA enVision solution through authorized RSA distributors worldwide, resulting in increased opportunities to offer businesses a more comprehensive security solution.
A key player in the security information and event management (SIEM) market, RSA is recognized as a market leader in transforming enterprise-wide data into compliance and security information. The core enVision™ technology is built on architecture that efficiently collects and protects the data that drives customers' businesses.
Enhancements and entry to the program:
All Network Intelligence channel partners have been invited to join the RSA SecurWorld program, and are able to purchase the RSA enVision solution through existing RSA authorized distributors. Network Intelligence had previously operated a one-tier channel model, with all resellers holding direct contracts with Network Intelligence. Network Intelligence partner categories have been converted into the corresponding RSA SecurWorld category, with entry levels dependent upon prior levels of training and accreditations received. Channel partners who had achieved Platinum status with Network Intelligence will not have to re-certify as part of the integration, but will need to fulfill the requirements of the RSA SecurWorld program in order to maintain their status going forward.
By joining the RSA SecurWorld Program, Network Intelligence partners will benefit from deal registration, access to the RSA SecurWorld Partner Portal, instant rebates and other rewards and incentives offered to RSA channel partners.
Network Intelligence partners will also have the opportunity to attain the accreditations required to sell RSA's portfolio of other security offerings. In addition, existing RSA SecurWorld partners will be able to earn sales and technical authorizations for Network Intelligence solutions.
"Integrating the enVision solution and Network Intelligence channel partners into RSA SecurWorld is a key part of the creation of a security division capable of delivering more complete security solutions to all businesses - from SMBs right through to large enterprises," said Michael Ross, Area Vice President, America's Channels. "RSA and Network Intelligence channel partners all stand to benefit from being able to offer security solutions that allow companies to assess risk, secure people, data and infrastructure, and achieve compliance. enVision technology is a strong SIEM solution that fully complements the identity and access management solutions available from RSA. We're confident that this will help enable all of our channel partners to address new areas of their customers' businesses and profit from cross and up-sell opportunities."
RSA expects Network Intelligence channel partners to transition over to the RSA SecurWorld Partner Program by the end of Q1 2007. Both RSA and Network Intelligence channel partners have been provided with online sales training, and have been able to order the enVision solution and participate in deal registration since the beginning of January 2007. RSA will offer technical certification for Network Intelligence offerings beginning in April 2007, and expects to complete the transition process by the end of Q2 2007.
About RSA
RSA, The Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security solutions for business acceleration, helping the world's leading organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. RSA's information-centric approach to security guards the integrity and confidentiality of information throughout its lifecycle - no matter where it moves, who accesses it or how it is used.
RSA offers industry-leading solutions in identity assurance & access control, encryption & key management, compliance & security information management and fraud protection. These solutions bring trust to millions of user identities, the transactions that they perform, and the data that is generated. For more information, please visit www.RSA.com and www.EMC.com.
