Kaspersky Recognized on CRN Edge Computing 100 List for 2022

Woburn, MA – November 11, 2022 — Kaspersky today announces that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named the company to its 2022 Edge Computing 100 list in the “security” category.

CRN’s annual Edge Computing 100 list honors the trailblazing vendors leading the channel with next-generation technology that is helping to build intelligent edge solutions for Edge Hardware, Software and Services; IoT and 5G Edge Services; and Security.

Now more than ever, we have grown to understand the importance of adapting quickly to market conditions, changes, and trends. The rise of the intelligent edge is making that easier, delivering solutions that move data collection and processing closer to where it’s needed the most — users. Extracting the value of data is a key differentiator for every business today. As more employees move to hybrid or remote work, the need for elevating and securing the edge is critical. The vendors highlighted on this year’s Edge Computing 100 list encompass the dedication and commitment to constantly improving the technology to provide utmost security and precision technology to the channel.

Kaspersky’s continues to grow its portfolio of award winning services that offer unparalleled insights into advanced persistent threat actor activities. Over the last year, Kaspersky has made several enhancements to its products and solutions, most notably in Kaspersky EDR Optimum with the additions of automated detection mechanisms and tailored incident response recommendations, as well as in Kaspersky’s Threat Intelligence Portal with functionality of its free services to help enterprises speed up and improve threat analysis. These offerings, in addition to the company’s high performing endpoint solutions, continue keep organizations safe by detecting and defending against the complex threats. In addition, Kaspersky Optimum Security offers round the clock threat detection and response, ideal for organizations that do not have a dedicated SOC.

“It is with much excitement that we share the news of this recognition from CRN for a third consecutive year,” said Lisa Kilpatrick, head of enterprise sales at Kaspersky North America. “With cyber threats becoming more complex, we understand the need for our products and services to be performing at their highest level, and continue to make improvements to reflect the changing, intricate threat landscape. We look forward to keeping our customers secure with our award winning products in 2023.”

“CRN’s 2022 Edge Computing 100 list is an exciting opportunity for CRN to recognize innovative vendors that are delivering the technology enterprises need to build unique, intelligent edge solutions,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “These contributors empower channel partners to work smarter and extract the most value from their data. We want to celebrate their impact on the IT channel and the incredible progress we are able to make because of them. Congratulations to all those recognized on this year’s list!”

About Kaspersky

Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity company founded in 1997. Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative security solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection and a number of specialized security solutions and services to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. Over 400 million users are protected by Kaspersky technologies and we help 240,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at usa.kaspersky.com.

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