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Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in integrated Web, data and email security solutions, today announced the winners of its 2009 Australia and New Zealand Websense Channel Partner Awards.
Websense 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 January 1 to December 31 2008, as well as partners' overall commitment to Websense.
Queensland-headquartered Data#3 Limited won overall honours and was awarded Websense Partner of the Year for 2008 for Australia and New Zealand.
“Data#3 was outstanding in being able to effectively communicate the value of Websense Web security to the acquired SurfControl installed customer base. In addition, they provided national reach and support into every state and were very successful in being able to communicate the Websense Essential Information Protection (EIP) message. They also had the skills to sell across all our three core solutions for Web, email and data security,” said Daniel Crnkovich, Channel Alliance Manager, Australia and New Zealand, Websense.
George Rodgers, National Vendor Alliance Manager Licence Solutions, Data#3, said, “In an increasingly connected world, our customers rely on trusted technologies like those provided by Websense. It is an honour to be recognised as Websense Partner of The Year and it is testament to our increased commitment and investment in their portfolio of solutions.”
Sydney-based McEvoy Thomas won Websense Outstanding Partner Award for its success as a smaller sized partner in selling across the breadth of Websense Web, email and data security solutions as well as completing technical certification in key products areas.
Commulynx scooped Gold Partner of The Year while Secureware was awarded Silver Partner of the Year.
"This year's winners went above and beyond to demonstrate their commitment to Websense and grow their business in a challenging market. We recognise the critical role our partners play in our continued success and applaud their desire to strengthen their expertise and win big with innovative Websense data-centric security solutions. We look forward to sharing their ongoing success in the year ahead,” continued Crnkovich.
About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in integrated Web, data and email security solutions, provides Essential Information Protection™ for more than 43 million employees worldwide. Distributed through its global network of channel partners, Websense software and hosted security solutions help organisations block malicious code, prevent the loss of confidential information and enforce Internet use and security policies. For more information, visit www.websense.com
Websense is a registered trademark of Websense, Inc. in the United States and certain international markets. Websense has numerous other registered and unregistered trademarks in the United States and internationally. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.