Centrify Launches 'Centrify Partner Network' to Address Rapidly Growing Market for Identity Management


Centrify partner program enables consultants, system integrators and resellers to extend their audit and information security solutions portfolio

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 15 / -- Centrify Corporation, a leading provider of Microsoft Active Directory-based authentication, access control and auditing solutions for non-Microsoft platforms, today launched the Centrify Partner Network to provide opportunities and resources to support global system integrators, value added resellers, distributors and consultants that help IT organizations address compliance requirements, secure their heterogeneous computing environments and enhance operational efficiencies. Centrify's software complements partner expertise by delivering innovative identity management and auditing capabilities that leverage the pervasive installation of Microsoft Active Directory.

"Centrify is committed to establishing a channel-friendly distribution model with programs that are designed to increase the success of our partners," said Jim Chappell, VP of Worldwide Field Operations. "We have invested heavily in the last year to build a comprehensive sales, service, training and support infrastructure for our channel partners. The program is designed to ensure that our partners can rely on Centrify people, processes and technology to support them as they solve problems for their customers."

With over 25 partners worldwide already on board, Centrify has established a strong reputation for technical expertise. Current partners have already found that they reinforce their "trusted advisor" status by introducing Centrify solutions to their clients. Centrify's solutions enable customers to create a secure, connected computing environment by centralizing security for Linux, UNIX and Apple Macintosh systems, web-based applications, databases and storage systems in Microsoft Active Directory. Customers also benefit by getting additional high quality services and solutions from a partner they are accustomed to doing business with.

"Our involvement with Centrify began with a customer challenge to streamline their UNIX and Linux systems' identity management process, centralize administration, and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements," said Michael Evans, president of Certified Security Solutions, Inc (CSS), a security solutions provider based in Kirkland, WA. "Centrify had the technology, the expertise and an appreciation of our capabilities and relationship with the customer. Their solution fit the customer's requirements and their support for CSS exceeded our expectations for a reliable vendor partner."

"Centrify has provided us with superior support and solutions," said Walter Marmo, President of Eurosel S.r.l., a leading reseller of IT solutions based in Turin, Italy. "We look forward to continuing to partner with them to deliver identity management, auditing and compliance solutions in the Italian market."

A worldwide program that is open to resellers, value added distributors, consultants and systems integrators, the Centrify Partner Network provides the following benefits to partners:

o Market Development -- Comprehensive lead generation, co-marketing and referral programs for all levels of engagements and all strata of Partners.
o Technical Training - No-cost training conducted by experts in solving Fortune 500 interoperability and identity management problems
o Profits on software license, maintenance and renewal sales
o Professional Services opportunities (design, deploy, etc.)
o Priority Technical Support -- 24x7 for Authorized Partners

Information regarding enrollment in the Centrify Partner Network is available at http://www.centrify.com/partners.

About Centrify's Solutions
Centrify's auditing, access control and identity management solutions enable a secure, connected computing environment by centrally securing your heterogeneous systems, web applications, databases and storage systems using Microsoft Active Directory. Centrify DirectControl secures your non-Microsoft platforms using the same authentication, authorization and Group Policy services deployed for your Windows environment. Centrify DirectAudit complements DirectControl by delivering auditing, logging and real-time monitoring of user activity on your non-Microsoft systems. Together, they help you improve IT efficiency, better comply with regulatory requirements, and centrally audit and control access to your heterogeneous computing environment.

About Centrify
Centrify is a leading provider of auditing, access control and identity management solutions that centrally secure an organization's heterogeneous systems, web applications, databases and storage systems using Microsoft Active Directory. For more information about Centrify and its DirectControl and DirectAudit solutions, call +1 650-961-1100 or visit http://www.centrify.com/.

Source: Centrify Corporation

CONTACT:Tom Cromelin of Centrify, +1-925-997-8459, tom.cromelin@centrify.com

Web site: http://www.centrify.com/

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