KineticD Skyrockets Through the Cloud: Over 1,000 Reseller Partners Gain Access to Leading Online Data Backup Service and Remote Access Solutions

TORONTO, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KineticD™, the online backup, recovery and data access service designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced enhancements in its Channel Programs and the availability of an administrative console that provides sophisticated 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 flexible 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 leading 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 even 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 valued customers with international coverage around the clock.

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 a full API for quick integration.  

The KineticD co-branded reseller program enables its Value Added Reseller (VAR) partners to quickly become providers of its award winning 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 – easily track the status of new and existing customers
• Provisioning – get clients up and running in just minutes
• Status Monitoring – gain visibility into user activity and system usage
• Reporting – output details for individual customers, and to view trends
• Integrated, Automated Billing – easily 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 & 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

Supporting Quotes:

• 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!"

Additional information about the KineticD reseller program is available at: http://kineticd.com/en/resellers

About KineticD

KineticD™ sets a new standard by providing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the same level of service and protection for irreplaceable digital assets that large enterprises rely on. It delivers comprehensive solutions that enable SMBs to continuously backup, restore, access, and share information online from any location. Its agile, cloud-based services are specifically designed for SMBs that want to activate their digital assets and more efficiently share and collaborate through improved access to information. Founded in 2002, the company's industry-acclaimed Data Deposit Box product delivers advanced, patented technology that is used daily by over 40,000 customers and is supported around the world through an extensive partner network. In April 2011, the company completed its acquisition of ROBOBAK™,  a leading provider of hybrid-cloud backup software for MSPs and the Remote Offices/Branch Offices (ROBO) of small enterprises, and is integrating the technology into its offering. For a free trial or to request more information, visit http://www.kineticd.com or http://www.robobak.com.

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