CRN Names RedSeal’s Allan Thompson to 2014 Channel Chiefs List

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RedSeal Networks, a company focused on network infrastructure security management, announced that Allan Thompson, EVP, Global Sales and Business Development, has been named one of CRN's 2014 Channel Chiefs.

According to a release, this list of leaders in the IT channel recognizes those executives directly responsible for driving channel sales and growth within their organization, while evangelizing the importance of the channel throughout the entire IT Industry.

CRN Channel Chiefs were selected by the CRN editorial team based on channel experience, program innovations, channel-driven revenue, and public support for the importance of IT channel sales.

Thompson is being recognized for building strategic partnerships to expand RedSeal Networks' global sales channels and establish a network of RedSeal Networks service providers worldwide. With Thompson's help, RedSeal Networks closed a $5 million deal with a partner that specifically designed RedSeal Networks into a next- generation security stack, enabled 5 top platinum partners to offer full pre and post services for RedSeal Networks solutions, and co- generated a $15 million pipeline within 90 days with the most lucrative channel SPIFF program to begin RedSeal Networks' partner enablement kick off. RedSeal Networks has increased its channel partner program by 300 percent, and now has regional and vertical specific partners in North America, EMEA, and APAC.

"We are pleased to highlight the many executives throughout the industry who work tirelessly to advance the standing of the channel community within their organizations. The CRN Channel Chief honorees lead, inspire and engage peers and serve as valuable advocates to help ensure the health and longevity of the channel within the IT industry. We applaud their efforts and look forward to their continued success," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company.

"RedSeal Networks works with channel partners worldwide to deliver innovative network security risk management solutions for cyber attack prevention to our mutual customers," said Thompson. "It is an honor to be recognized as a 2014 Channel Chief, and I am committed to helping our partners strengthen customer relationships, loyalty and satisfaction for a true win-win relationship."