SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - August 10, 2010) - Data Robotics, Inc. ("Drobo"), the company that is changing the way the world stores and protects digital content, today announced that Malissa King, Vice President of Sales, has been recognized as a Power 100 Woman of the Channel by CRN Magazine. The "Who's Who" list honors female executives who epitomize success, and recognizes their accomplishments over the past year and the far-reaching impact they are having on the technology industry going forward.
Recognizing the vital role of channel partners in the ongoing growth and success of Data Robotics, King joined the company in 2007 with the mission to strengthen existing, new, and potential channel partner relationships. To date, over 125,000 Drobo units have been sold through the channel worldwide, providing partners an innovative and radically simplified storage solution to deliver to end-users. King is responsible for leading and developing worldwide channel strategy and launching the Drobo Partner Advantage (DPA) program which now includes over 1,700 channel partners worldwide, offering enhanced education, training and marketing tools.
"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.
"It is an honor to be recognized along with the intelligent, innovative, and influential women receiving this award," said Malissa King, VP of sales, Data Robotics, Inc. "This is an accomplishment that speaks to the quality of the technology. Drobos are re-defining how small and medium businesses are managing their growing digital assets and the demand for innovative technology is reflected in the record sales of Drobos experienced last quarter. Now more than ever, we are devoted to developing and expanding our strategic channel partner programs to meet these customer demands."
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 Data Robotics
Data Robotics, Inc., the company that delivers the best storage experience ever, develops the award-winning Drobo family of automated storage products that are designed to ensure data is always protected, accessible and simple to manage. Based on the patented and proven BeyondRAID technology, Drobo provides an unprecedented combination of advanced data protection features and ease-of-use. For more information, visit Data Robotics at www.drobo.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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Contacts
Jillian Aaronson
Everything Channel
516-562-7847
Jillian.aaronson@ec.ubm.com
Jim Sherhart
Data Robotics, Inc.
408-375-5819
jsherhart@datarobotics.com