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M86 Security's Choo Kim-Isgitt Recognized by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine as One of the Top Women of the Channel

 

July 26, 2010

Orange, Calif. - July 26, 2010 - M86 Security, the global expert in real-time Web and email threat protection, today announced that Choo Kim-Isgitt, Senior Director of Worldwide Marketing has been recognized by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine as one of the top Women of the Channel. CRN's annual list recognizes female executives across vendors' channel organizations, distributors and solution providers for their accomplishments over the past year and the far-reaching impact they are having on the technology industry going forward. This year's Women of the Channel were chosen by the editors of CRN Magazine based on their achievements as executives and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel.

"Women hold many prominent executive positions at vendor organizations, distributors and solution provider organizations, providing critical insight and influence when it comes to technology and the channel. We want to honor and congratulate these women for their contributions to the industry and their respective organizations," said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.

Kim-Isgitt has helped M86 Security to further develop and employ a channel-focused marketing effort that includes programs and materials which make doing business easier as well as increases channel engagements through a sustainable and cost-effective channel model. Kim-Isgitt's recent success at M86 Security builds on a solid foundation of experience in the channel. Prior to joining M86 Security, she spent more than ten years managing the Americas channel and field marketing efforts at Websense and IBM Tivoli where she was focused on building and implementing new, innovative programs designed at driving incremental revenue, executing partner programs and lead-to-revenue tracking model and systems.

"CRN Magazine's recognition of Choo's efforts over the past year underscore M86 Security's continued dedication to the channel and our company's work to ensure our partners succeed in today's challenging and competitive market," said William Kilmer, Chief Marketing Officer, M86 Security. "We are experiencing very rapid growth in the US channel this year and Choo's work clearly sets the industry standard and her accomplishments will continue to help M86 Security gain critical ground and market share."

A special feature of the Women of the Channel is in the July issue of CRN Magazine and expanded coverage will be featured online at www.crn.com.


About M86 Security
M86 Security is the global expert in real-time threat protection and the industry's leading Secure Web Gateway provider. The company's appliance, software, and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for Web and email security protect more than 24,000 customers and over 17 million users worldwide. M86 products use patented real-time code analysis and behavior-based malware detection technologies as well as threat intelligence from M86 Security Labs to protect networks against new and advanced threats, secure confidential information, and ensure regulatory compliance. The company is based in Orange, California with international headquarters in London and development centers in California, Israel, and New Zealand. For more information about M86 Security, please visit: www.m86security.com.

Everything Channel
Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com.

About United Business Media Limited (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com)
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists – with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.


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PR contacts:
Jillian Aaronson
Everything Channel
516.562.7847
jillian.aaronson@ec.ubm.com

Jan Wiedrick-Kozlowski
Activa PR
585.392.7878
jan@activapr.com


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