CA tempts VARs with internet security initiative

Vendor keen to push B2B sales by offering free remote installation

CA’s internet security business unit (ISBU) has unveiled a new channel-based initiative to drive sales of its B2B product set.

The vendor will offer its Host-based Intrusion Prevention (HIPs) software free with the purchase or renewal of CA Threat Manager. In addition, all CA B2B internet security products including Threat Manager, HIPS, Total Defense, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Gateway Security will include free remote installation.

Chris Hickey, vice president of sales and marketing at CA’s ISBU, said: “In this economy everyone is being forced to do more with less. While the economy was in decline, the rate of malware increased exponentially.

“We created this channel-only programme to provide our partners and their customers with the best B2B anti-malware solutions at a great value. By receiving free remote installation and configuration with our products, customers can alleviate the added drain on their already tapped IT resources, and can be assured that the product is installed correctly – helping to avoid any potential downtime.”