Kaspersky Lab Named to CRN’s 2011 5-Star Partner Programs Guide

Woburn, MA, April 25, 2011 – For the fourth consecutive year, Kaspersky Lab has earned a 5-Star rating in CRN’s 2011 Partner Programs Guide. CRN’s Partner Programs Guide and 5-Star Partner ratings serve as the definitive list of vendors who have robust partner programs, or products that service solution providers offer directly to the IT channel. The annual list recognizes the vendors who offer solution providers the best possible partnering elements for channel success.

The Kaspersky Green Team Partner Program was designed with partner profitability in mind. The dedicated support team and industry-leading benefits create a rich and effective program where partners are able to easily maximize their competitive edge and market reach. There are now three levels available in the program, each offering distinctive rewards and commitments to best suit the needs of our partners. Kaspersky Lab relies exclusively on their partners to service the IT channel, which is why the Company is wholly-invested in sustainable partnerships.

Steve Orenberg, President

Kaspersky Lab Americas

“Kaspersky Lab’s partner program has been the primary driver of our company’s incredible success over the past six years, and as we grow, so do the opportunities for our partners. As we continue to bring innovative security technology to market, we will remain 100 percent committed to our partners, because we wouldn’t be here without their hard work.”

Kelley Damore, VP and Editorial Director

Everything Channel’s CRN

“The companies listed on the 2011 Partner Programs Guide represent the best channel programs in the market today. Of those, only a few get our five-star award, based on their commitment to the channel, breadth of program offerings and services offered to their partners. Each of these organizations understands that technology alone does not make for a successful channel program. By focusing on delivering a comprehensive partner program, vendors and solution providers can work together to drive business opportunities and revenue”

The 2011 Partner Programs Guide and 5-Star Partners listing will be featured on CRN.com and in the March 28^th issue of CRN.

About Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately-held Internet Security company, providing comprehensive protection against all forms of IT threats such as viruses, spyware, hackers and spam. The company's products provide in-depth defense at work, at home and on the road for home and mobile users, small and medium sized businesses and large enterprises, protecting more than 300 million systems around the globe. Kaspersky technology is also incorporated inside the products and services of approximately 100 of the industry's leading IT, networking, communications and applications solution vendors. For further information about the company, please visit http://www.kaspersky.com/. Friend us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KasperskyLabAmericas. Follow @Kaspersky on Twitter.

For the latest in-depth information on security threat issues and trends, please visit http://www.securelist.com/. Follow @Securelist on Twitter.

About Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com.

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