KineticD With 1,000 Reseller Partners Serving 40,000 Customers

KineticD announced enhancements in its Channel Programs and the availability of an administrative console that provides administrative tools to help empower its channel partners.

The KineticD channel partner program has grown to more than 1,000 reseller partners serving more than 40,000 customers around the globe.

KineticD offers a range of reseller and OEM partner options for VARs, systems integrators, IT solution providers and PC consultants. And now with the acquisition of Robobak, a provider of hybrid-cloud backup software for MSPs and the Remote Offices/Branch Offices (ROBO) of small enterprises, KineticD will have the scalability to satisfy the needs of larger telecommunications providers, Internet service providers and cable companies. More than 1,000 resellers globally have partnered with KineticD to provide Internet backup and offsite storage solutions for their customers with international coverage.

Additionally, KineticD works with licensed partners including leading Internet service providers, managed service providers and distributors to deliver online file storage solutions. These partners may integrate the KineticD product platform into existing offerings, or bundle services together under a private label relationship. KineticD provides an API for integration.

The KineticD co-branded reseller program enables its Value Added Reseller (VAR) partners to become providers of its online computer backup and data recovery service. KineticD has partnered with a variety of industry resellers including Nerds On Site, easyTechCare, Versutia Solutions, R&S Design Computer Services and the Geek Squad.

KineticD Partner Administrative Console Features:

• Subscriber Management – track the status of new and existing customers
• Provisioning – get clients up and running in minutes
• Status Monitoring – gain visibility into user activity and system usage
• Reporting – output details for individual customers, and to view trends
• Integrated, Automated Billing – combine billing with other services offered

Key Reseller Program Features:

• Reseller training
• Ongoing monthly commissions starting at 25 percent
• Online Partner Resource portal with sales and marketing collateral
• Customized Reseller Portal Admin account management enables partners to oversee and manage the online backup activity for each customer
• Direct credit billing to end customers available
• Managed Service hosted by KineticD enables partners to control billing, bundle with other services and offer custom pricing
• Custom signup landing page with partner logo
• Manage unlimited-user accounts and set custom configuration settings
• Partners receive a consolidated invoice broken down by customer usage
• Marketing resources including collateral, online banners and templates
• Best-in-class support

Jamie Brenzel, CEO of KineticD, said: "Industry research has shown that nearly 75 percent of workers will be mobile by 2012. The growth of our channel community is accelerating the adoption of innovative KineticD solutions that help enable this growing mobile workforce. Our continued investment in our partners has always been an important part of our offering. We strive to provide our partners with every possible resource to help them achieve maximum results and success. When our partners are armed with the resources, tools and support they need, the entire ecosystem benefits."

Kevin Allan, Managing Director at Corporate Backup, said: "We have seen growing demand from customers for a secure cloud storage solution that is comprehensive, cost effective, easy to install, manage and access from anywhere. With KineticD, we can offer our customers unparalleled and affordable consumer data storage and security with a variety of enterprise grade features designed for small and mid-sized businesses. KineticD solutions have become a key component of our storage offering, and we look forward to working together to achieve continued success and growth in the market."

Fahim Amed, Managing Director at Computer Expertise Group, said: "Developing a solid relationship with a partner that delivers reliable technology, along with the resources and ongoing support we need, makes our jobs much easier. KineticD enables us to provide our customers with a solution to easily backup, access, share and recover online digital assets through a centralized Web portal, and even restore lost files with just a few mouse clicks whenever needed. With KineticD’s agentless backup technology we can easily manage many offices and systems from one client, eliminating the need to install a client on every device. Furthermore, with remote management, we can satisfy our customers with stringent SLAs in place for online support and fast response times. KineticD consistently provides updated functionality, tools, tips and training that enable us to be best equipped to serve our customers. In summary, KineticD provides an innovative backup technology with strength in reliability and support to back it up."