Robert Schaffer, Managing Director, Global Channels, Comodo Group, Recognized as a 2010 Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN

Jersey City, NJ, March 02, 2010 – Comodo today announced that Robert Schaffer, Managing Director, Global Channels, Comodo Group, has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers. They consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.

Over ten years’ experience in the channel industry gives Schaffer the ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams through market fluctuations in large corporate and in small business environments.

For the eighth consecutive year the Channel Chiefs were chosen based by Everything Channel editorial 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.

“As the economy starts to improve, channel partners will find that businesses large and small are still cautious about IT investments,” said Schaffer. “Comodo’s business model allows end users to start small and scale up quickly as IT needs grow. I’m honored to be leading a team that brings such a marketable product to our channel partners.“

“Being named a Channel Chief is one of the most prestigious honors in the IT industry. This year’s Channel Chiefs offers tremendous insight into the who’s who of the Channel,” said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel. “Top channel executives consistently ensure that the Channel’s voice is heard when strategic decisions are being made and continually nurture mutually profitable relationships. We applaud the 2010 Channel Chiefs for their successful partner programs and strategies.“

For additional information on the CRN Channel Chief list, visit channelweb.com. The Channel Chief list was published in the February 22, 2010 issue.

About Comodo

The Comodo companies provide the infrastructure that is essential in enabling e-merchants, other Internet-connected companies, software companies, and individual consumers to interact and conduct business via the Internet safely and securely. The Comodo companies offer PKI SSL, Code Signing, Content Verification and Email Certificate; award winning PC Security software;  Vulnerability Scanning services for PCI Compliance; secure e-mail and fax services.   

Continual innovation, a core competence in PKI, and a commitment to reversing the growth of Internet-crime distinguish the Comodo companies as vital players in the Internet’s ongoing development. Comodo secures and authenticates online transactions and communications for over 200,000 business customers and 3,000,000 users of our desktop security products. 

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