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Security news5 June 2002
Sophos announces ESCO (CSM Ltd) as first Certified Partner in Scotland
Sophos, a world leader in corporate
"Sophos's longstanding reputation as an expert in computer viruses made it an obvious partner," said Graeme Scott, managing director of ESCO. "Not only this, but the product is both highly effective and easy to administer. We also know that, should we ever need support from Sophos, someone is always available to answer the phone and solve the problem."
Certified partner status is achieved by consistently meeting ambitious sales targets, completing sales and technical training with Sophos, promoting the Sophos brand and providing technical support to customers. In return, Sophos certified partners benefit from higher margins, an enhanced business renewal programme and dedicated marketing assistance.
"Sophos is always keen to work with partners who have similar values to its own," said Oliver Carter, channel sales manager for Sophos Plc. "ESCO has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Sophos, and is able to offer customers support and practical advice on the virus threat. I am confident that its success is set to continue."
ESCO already has a strong and loyal customer base - many of whom have installed Sophos
"Maintaining corporate systems is no longer a simple task - virus protection forms an integral part of any IT policy," said Alistair Kennedy, sales and marketing manager at Lo Salt, an ESCO customer. "We rely on ESCO to maintain, upgrade and support vital networks, and to manage our deployment of Sophos
For more information on Sophos's partners and information on the partner programme visit: www.sophos.com/partners.
About ESCO (CSM Ltd)
ESCO was initially set up to fulfill the general computing needs of small to medium sized companies in Scotland. Following a period of substantiated growth ESCO expanded its portfolio to include a range of computer support services. They now design, supply, install and maintain computer networks for a multitude of organisations throughout Scotland.
About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
