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For the second year running, Kaspersky has been ranked number one for the quality of its partner program in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark. The company achieved the highest overall rating of 87.8%. The benchmark saw Kaspersky once again outperform all vendors in the ranking to be named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction.
Canalys is a globally renowned independent analyst firm. The Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark provides reassurance to the channel when selecting vendors in a range of sectors, including cybersecurity. The benchmark is an objective comparison of channel partner programs, measuring how vendors perform in a number of key categories. Kaspersky received over 679 reviews from the channel for its program, an increase of 588% over the past 12 months.
Canalys has found that Kaspersky improved in overall performance in the last 12 months, achieving a 12% year-on-year score increase. In the 2020 Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark, Kaspersky scored highest for product availability and supply (91.9%). The company’s ability to keep product availability high in light of lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions has become increasingly important this year. Kaspersky was also rated highly for account management effectiveness (90.1%) and ease of doing business (89.4%).
The greatest year-on-year rating rise was seen in Kaspersky’s ability to manage channel conflicts (+15.1%). Over the past year, scores also increased for the company’s marketing activities and lead generation (+14.5%) and the effectiveness of its approach to partner account management (+13.8%).
“Being recognized for the second consecutive year as the number one cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction, reflects the investment we have made in the Kaspersky United partner program over the past two years. We know our partners need support to help them grow profitable, new revenue streams. Therefore, our program has evolved to provide them with the tools to make this possible. The Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark gives our partners confidence in our program and represents the high quality of service they receive in Kaspersky United,” comments Alexander Moiseev, Chief Business Officer, Kaspersky.
The Kaspersky United Program was founded at the beginning of 2019 as part of the company’s mission to reach new partners and support existing ones with greater benefits. Kaspersky United helps partners monetize their specialisms and gain more rewards from working with Kaspersky, as well as get more expertise, education and marketing opportunities.
Kaspersky has also achieved the top position in Canalys’ regional channel recognition programs. The Champion status has been received in EMEA for the second consecutive year (overall rating 86.3%). Kaspersky also achieved the number one position in the Canalys EMEA Vendor Benchmark 2020, in which the company received the maximum rating for product availability and supply (91%) and effectiveness of account management (89%).
To see Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark report please follow the link. More information about the Kaspersky United Partner Program and becoming a Kaspersky channel partner is available here.
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 250,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.
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