Optimus Technology and Telecommunications, a regional value added distributor (VAD) of IT and telecommunications products and its vendor partner, Bitdefender recently held a ‘Channel Readiness’ program for its partners.
The program included presentations, demonstrations and training on Bitdefender’s range of security solutions. Through this program, Optimus was able to expand Bitdefender’s channel network by signing on new partners, while simulataneously training and empowering them to successfully become authorised Bitdefender resellers in the region.
“Bitdefender’s products, including their new virtual and cloud products, are unique and are ranked amongst the leading security solutions globally. We wanted to ensure that our channel partners fully understood the features and benefits of these solutions, which would help them sell better,” said Nehul Goradia, VP – channel and alliances, Optimus Technology and Telecommunications. “As a focused channel development and value added distribution partner for Bitdefender, we are continuously enhancing their reach by creating enabled enterprise partners through our channel enablement arm, Optimus Academy. By holding the first Channel Readiness Program, we managed to train and get our partners ready to sell and implement Bitdefender’s products and solutions. This program also helped us on board more partners and expand the company’s channel reach in the region.”
Optimus distributes Bitdefender’s range of end point, gateway and servers security products across the MENA region, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The distributor has also been creating and establishing the security vendor’s value channel network by conducting channel development activities such as training and consultancy to enable partners to sell Bitdefender’s solutions better.
Through its value added services portfolio called Optimus 360, Bitdefender resellers are offered training, certifications, skill development, consultancy services to help them sell solutions; marketing as a service through Optimus Primero; and an entire host of capacity building services to enable them to position and sell the product efficiently and effectively, representatives said. The company also trains partners to enhance their service capabilities and address customer requirements appropriately through their training arm, Optimus Academy.
“By being present at our training, the partners benefited from an exclusive description of Bitdefender`s Business Solutions. Not only did they receive added value through precious information about our products, but they are also going to be able to sell better, increase their revenue, and be able to pass on the knowledge”, said Khalid Muasher, business development manager, Middle East, Bitdefender.
The Bitdefender Channel Readiness Program, organised by Optimus Academy, was a success with several partners completing the training program. Senior representatives from both companies not only shared an overview of Bitdefender’s solution portfolio but also held demonstrations for Bitdefender Security for Virtualised Environments, Bitdefender Cloud Security, Bitdefender Security for Servers and Cloud Security for endpoints at the event.
