Today is a big day. I’m personally very excited to let you know that the public beta programs for Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 and Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 Small Business Edition are now open. Our team has been working hard to make these solutions the best they can be, and we need YOUR help.

Select partners and customers have participated in pre-beta programs since January 2011 and they’ve given us valuable feedback on the implementation, performance and management of the product.  Now it’s your turn to give us your feedback.

We’re all really happy with the latest version of Symantec Endpoint Protection, and I think you’ll be impressed as well. But don’t take my word for it; take a look at some of the comments from a few of our early testers:

Darrel Bowman, CEO, mynetworkcompany.com said: “Our customers have...

According to the sixth annual Ponemon report, 2010 Annual Study: U.S. Cost of a Data Breach sponsored by Symantec, the need for complete protection has never been more urgent – 31 percent of all breach cases involved a malicious or criminal act, and averaged $318 per record, up 43 percent from 2009.  In addition, the number of breaches caused by negligence edged up one point to 41 percent and averaged $196 per record, up 27 percent from 2009.  This steady trend reflects the ongoing challenge of ensuring employee and partner compliance with security policies.

As partners, you have the opportunity to help your customers assess their risk and provide both services and products to help them prevent costly data breaches.  To get started, check out this great tool, the Data Breach Risk Calculator, to show your customers their level of risk and engage in a conversation regarding how...

Partners – our newest Specialization is now available!  The launch of the Encryption Solutions Specialization coincides with the integration of PGP and GuardianEdge channel partners into the Symantec Partner Program.  This means more opportunities for you to differentiate from your competition and maximize your sales opportunities with Symantec.

The merging of the two programs broadens the Symantec partner ecosystem and gives all of our partners an expanded product portfolio.  Combined with the new Encryption Solutions Specialization, our partners will have more opportunities to be ready to solve customers’ complex security challenges and maximize revenue at the same time. 

With all of the new and emerging threats companies of all sizes face, encryption technology is a must-have.  We are now in an age where workforces are mobile, so if a device is...

As 2010 draws to a close, it is time for our partners to look forward into 2011 and make smart business decisions that will increase revenue and enhance customer relationships.  Symantec is here to help.  I have created the following business tips to help our partners implement best practices for their businesses that will enable them to thrive in the New Year.
 
Hone your expertise

The true value you bring to your customers is providing IT solutions that solve business problems, not just selling them point products.  In 2011, make yourself even more...