Today, Symantec EMEA launches Master Specialization, the next phase of our enhanced Symantec Partner Program. 

As announced in November 2010, the Symantec Partner Program is now based on Solution Specializations that recognize and reward partners for expertise in key technologies and growth markets.  Master Specialization further recognizes and promotes those partners with the highest level of consulting, technical and service capabilities in each specialized solution area.

Master Specialization supports Symantec’s shift to a partner-led consulting services business. This new model offers greater scalability to meet customer requirements, ensures customers are receiving the highest levels...

Today we unveiled new versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition.  Powered by Insight, Symantec Endpoint Protection is fast, powerful security for endpoints.  It offers advanced defenses against all types of attacks for both physical and virtual systems, seamlessly integrating the essential security tools your customers need into a single, high performance agent with a single management console.
 
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition will detect sophisticated new threats earlier and more accurately than signature or behavioral based solutions alone.  We’ve done some early testing of the product with a small group of partners and we’ve gotten some great positive feedback.  They are loving the speed and ease-of-use that Insight, our award-winning...

I have some exciting news about the Symantec Rewards Program. We’ve extended the Sympoints Backup, Security, and Recovery program through April 1, 2011. This means that partners have additional time to earn more rewards and build up your Sympoints account. Plus, in December we made a couple of significant enhancements to the program by offering:

Lower thresholds on minimum licenses per claim – and - the addition of Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0

For SMB resellers, you can earn a 15% reward point bonus on all qualifying sales by completing 4 of the required courses to become an SMB specialist.

The claims deadline for the Backup, Security, and Recovery program is May 16, 2011. Checkout the online catalog at www.sympoints.com to see the vast choices you have to redeem your points for the latest merchandise, exciting travel, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Earning rewards has never been easier!...

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...