Verio Executive Named Industry Leading Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verio Inc. the leading provider in delivering online business solutions to SMBs worldwide, including web hosting, application hosting and Software as a Service (SaaS), today announced that Scott Calvert has been named a 2009 Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN. CRN Channel Chiefs are recognized as influential executives who consistently defend, promote and execute successful channel partner programs and strategies.

“Effective channel executives consistently ensure that the Channel’s voice is heard when strategic decisions are being made and continually nurture mutually profitable relationships,” said Robert C. DeMarzo, SVP/Editorial Director, Everything Channel. “This year’s Channel Chiefs are strong channel advocates and we applaud them for their successful partner programs and strategies.”

Under Calvert’s direction, the company grew its channel sales substantially in 2008 and launched the new viaVerio Partner Program which included an impressive lineup of innovative channel tools, business and technical training resources and a new partner portal, www.viaverio.com. Calvert also successfully launched incentive programs to help partners grow their business in 2009 and beyond.

“Scott’s leadership and his team’s commitment to our channel partners truly differentiates Verio from its competitors and creates significant value in being a viaVerio partner,” said Steve Renda, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing for Verio. “We commend him for his efforts in creating a strong channel network as well as developing tools and programs to help partners drive success and fuel growth.”

This is the seventh consecutive year that CRN has developed the Channel Chief list. Top Channel Chiefs were chosen based on criteria including policy and program innovations made during the past year, the amount of revenue their company generates through partners, their willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the channel, and the number of years they have dedicated to channel activities.

\"Being named a Channel Chief is a great honor and one I share this with the entire Verio team,\" said Calvert. “Our partners are a key component in delivering Verio’s solutions to the marketplace and we are committed to ensuring they have the tools, resources and support necessary to achieve success.”

2009 viaVerio Partner Summit

To further support its channel community, Verio is holding its annual viaVerio Partner Summit March 15-17th in Reston, VA. The 2009 summit will offer a combination of keynote presentations, business building tracks led by industry experts and peer-to-peer roundtable sessions covering informational topics that partners can utilize immediately to grow their hosting practice and maximize profitability. Expert tracks include featured speakers from Microsoft®, Trend Micro, and Accrisoft and more as well as business, sales and technical tracks led by Verio’s Product Management and Senior Leadership Teams. To register for this world-class event, visit http://www.e-ventcentral.com/events/2009ViaVerioPartnerSummit/agenda.php.

For additional information on the CRN Channel Chief list, visit http://www.crn.com/crn/chiefs/2009cc.jhtml?chief=140.

By Admin with No comments