Mike Cullen of N-able Technologies Recognized as a Channel Chief by CMP Channel Group's CRN
N-able's Vice-President of Sales Named One of the Most Influential IT Channel Executives in 2007.
Ottawa, Canada — February 13, 2007 — N-able Technologies®, the leading provider of managed services software and business transformation services for resellers servicing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that Mike Cullen, vice president of sales, has been named a 2007 Channel Chief by the CMP Channel Group's CRN. CRN Channel Chiefs are recognized as influential executives who consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.
One of the founding executives at N-able, Cullen is known for his passionate approach to defining, advocating and educating the channel on the true vision, evolution and potential of managed services. He is also credited with championing the Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) business model and helping many of N-able's managed service providers (MSPs) avoid commoditization and maximize profits by providing real-world guidance on how to effectively sell and deploy managed services.
"Mike is hands-down one of the most knowledgeable and influential leaders in the managed services arena," says Gavin Garbutt, president & CEO, N-able Technologies. "He is a true channel advocate who provides our MSP partners, as well as others in the industry, with exceptional and proven sales expertise and market perspective on what's next for managed services."
"Being recognized as a CRN Channel Chief is an honor that I share with my entire team and everyone at N-able," says Cullen. "We work hard to ensure our partners' success and will continue to invest in the people, technology, training and education that define and differentiate N-able in the market."
This is the fifth consecutive year that CRN has developed the Channel Chief list. Top Channel Chiefs were chosen based on criteria including policy and program innovations made during the past year, the amount of revenue their company generates through partners, their willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the channel, and the number of years they have dedicated to channel activities.
"Effective channel executives consistently ensure that the Channel's voice is heard when strategic decisions are being made and continually nurture mutually profitable relationships," said Dan Dignam, publisher of CRN. "This year's winners are strong channel advocates and we applaud them for their successful partner programs and strategies."
About CRN (www.crn.com)
CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With nearly 25 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at http://www.crn.com.
About CMP Channel Group (www.cmpchannelgroup.com)
CMP Channel Group is the one stop shop customers turn to in order to meet their global sales channel objectives from access to execution. Through use of its print products which include CRN and VARBusiness, their accompanying websites, the broader ChannelWeb network, the Group's XChange worldwide face-to-face conferences and the Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED), vendors are able to accelerate sales through the channel. CMP Channel Group provides a worldwide answer to advertising, branding and marketing services, lead generation, market intelligence, branded and custom events, education of solution providers and best practices for vendors.
About CMP Technology (www.cmp.com)
CMP Technology is a marketing-solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.
About N-able Technologies
N-able Technologies is the leading provider of Managed Service Automation™ platforms that transform IT service organizations into managed service providers (MSPs). N-able's combination of products, people and processes help service providers develop, sell and deliver highly profitable managed services to the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market. N-able provides complete solutions to monitor, manage and optimize information technology and security from a business perspective, deliver business-value reports and drive effective and efficient service delivery.
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