Websense, integrated web, data and email security solutions vendor, has named Queensland’s Data# as its 2008 Websense Partner of the Year for Australia and New Zealand.

Websense said  it evaluated award entries using a variety of criteria including technical and sales certifications, product competencies, year-over-year growth, achievements against measurable objectives in areas such as annual billings, percentage of new business earned, as well as partners' overall commitment to Websense.

Daniel Crnkovich, channel alliance manager, Australia and New Zealand for Websense, said Data#3 was outstanding in being able to effectively communicate the value of Websense web security to the acquired SurfControl installed customer base, providing national reach and support into every state and were very successful in being able to communicate the Websense essential information protection (EIP) message.
 
Crnkovich said this year's winners went above and beyond to demonstrate their commitment to Websense and grow their business in a challenging market.