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AvePoint Recognized for Channel Ecosystem Leadership and Innovation

Awards reflect AvePoint’s channel momentum, recent program enhancements and commitment to more than 2,800 channel partners

AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT), the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, today announced a number of awards recognizing the momentum of its channel program, a key growth vector for the company. AvePoint’s managed service provider (MSP) business, primarily focused on the SMB market, continues to grow in the triple-digits, and is expected to reach 10 percent of the company’s total ARR by the end of the year, as reported in Q1 2022 earnings.

In the past three months, AvePoint has been awarded the following recognitions:

5-Star Software Vendor in CRN’s 2022 Partner Program Guide
AvePoint SVP, Global Channel and Partner Ecosystems, Jason Beal, was featured on multiple industry leading lists, including CRN’s 2022 Channel Chiefs, Channel Futures’ Channel Influencers for 2022, and ForzaDash Channel Leaders 2022
AvePoint Chief Marketing Officer, Mary Leigh Mackie, and Director of Global Channel Operations, Vanessa Molnar, were both named to CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel list
One of the 20 Coolest Data Protection Companies, as part of CRN’s 2022 Storage 100

In the first quarter of 2022, AvePoint added new system integrators, value-added resellers, and distributors, including D&H, a leading technology distributor of IT solutions in North America. Strategic distribution partners like D&H play a pivotal role in expanding AvePoint’s partner channel, enabling the company to continue to scale and deliver cloud services.

Today, AvePoint is sold through over 100 cloud marketplaces and distributors globally, including leaders like Ingram Micro (IM), Arrow, TD Synnex, rhipe and ALSO, across 7 continents. AvePoint also collaborates with large systems integrators across the globe to power their solutions.

AvePoint continued introducing enhancements to its growing network of partners around the world, leading to increased adoption and deployment of digital collaboration security technology:

AvePoint Certification Program: Since launching in February, hundreds of partners have utilized the program to better administer secure collaboration environments, design custom cloud solutions, and differentiate themselves in the market.
Partner Technical Advisory Council (PTAC): Quarterly PTAC meetings continue to provide valuable feedback that inform platform improvements and new functionality.
Elements Managed Services Platform Advancements: Ransomware detection within Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365, the ransomware warranty for MSPs, and upgrades to information management and migration capabilities have all been integrated into the platform.
Renewals Visibility and Automation for Partners: With more insight into their customers’ journeys, partners are reporting an increase in net retention rates and customer lifetime value.

Recently, AvePoint named Janet Schijns to its Board of Directors, reflecting the company’s focus on growing its channel business. Schijns’ experience leading channel programs and disruptive go-to-market strategies for over two decades provide AvePoint a unique perspective as the company continues to scale its global channel.

“Since launching our global partner program last July, we have seen tremendous growth in our channel business, which is in line with our geographic and market segment expansion,” said Jason Beal, SVP, Global Channel and Partner Ecosystems. “Each accolade is a testament to the entire team’s hard work and dedication to expanding our channel ecosystem, so that we can help more businesses collaborate with confidence.”

To learn more about the AvePoint Global Partner Program please visit https://www.avepoint.com/partners.

About AvePoint

Securing the Future. AvePoint is a global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, and over 21,000 customers worldwide rely on our solutions to modernize the digital workplace across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes over 3,500 managed service providers, value added resellers and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit https://www.avepoint.com.

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