Internet and mobile security developer AVG Technologies has signed more than 1,000 partners up for its AVG CloudCare 2.1 platform for SMB IT management.
Since its launch in October 2012, AVG CloudCare has amassed more than 1,000 reseller partners and is managing tens of thousands of SMB endpoints across the UK and North America.
AVG CloudCare provides small business resellers and MSPs with†a†free-of-charge, cloud-based administrative platform. The tools within AVG CloudCare†enable them to remotely deploy and manage†AVG’s antivirus and content filtering†via a single console at prices SMBs can afford.†
Also key to AVG CloudCare is AVG Remote IT. Available currently in Beta, AVG Remote IT is another free tool that enable resellers to remotely access and trouble-shoot issues on their customers’ devices from anywhere.
“Today’s release delivers a number of enhancements and refinements that will make it even easier for our partners to add value to their small business customers via the cloud,” says Mike Foreman, AVG’s general manager, SMB.
Features & Availability
AVG CloudCare Version 2.1 is designed to feature protection, flexibility, and management enhancements. Highlights include:
- Business-strength AVG 2013 AntiVirus technology with real-time updates and automated upgrades.
- Improved AVG Content Filtering with \ scheduling†options that enable finely tuned Web access.
- Ability to upgrade or transfer customers.
- Remote virus vault management.
Other improvements include additional alert filtering options,†dashboard interface improvements, personalized component installation, and a 24-month billing option.
AVG CloudCare only charges for services that are actually used. In addition, individual services can be activated and deactivated as needed.
Other features include†remote, one-click deployment for installs and activations, keyless licensing & preset policies,†automatic alerts that signal customer needs and opportunities, customizable reports, and a fully functional 30-day trial.
AVG CloudCare is available exclusively via AVG resellers in North America.†
