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Comodo breaks new ground with the launch of its Reseller
& Web Host SSL Programmes
Resellers and Web Hosts can now offer cost-effective SSL
certification as part of their own product portfolio
Kent, UK, 30 April 2002. Security
and Internet specialist, Comodo has just launched the ability for third
party companies to resell and rebrand its high-profile low-cost SSL products.
InstantSSL was launched by Comodo following in the wake of its revolutionary
TrustToolbar security plug-in for Internet Explorer. Behind TrustToolbar
is Comodo's Trusted Directory, the largest directory on the web, with
the details verified of over 5 million company names**, 15 million links
and 10's of thousands of registered brand names. Comodo uniquely delivers
Web identity assurance based on this "Identity Assurance Infrastructure".
Because Comodo has already verified all the companies in its Trusted Directory,
it is now offering SSL certificates for only P.O.A. - even less for multiple
years!
Comodo offers two types of programme for Web Hosting and Reseller companies.
Comodo's Reseller Programme is aimed at companies who want to provide
a white labelled, or branded, InstantSSL application process to their
customers, whilst retaining full control of the sale.
"The Reseller Programme is unique in SSL delivery," says Paul
Tourret, Sales & Marketing Director of Comodo Limited. "We ensure
that the SSL certificate is delivered to the end customer as part of the
Resellers product family." The Reseller Programme offers highly attractive
discount packages for Resellers.
Comodo's Reseller Programme allows companies to fully integrate InstantSSL
solutions into their own product range. Previously, SSL resellers would
have to endure the restrictions of a coupon based system or an advertisement
based referral system. However, through the unique InstantSSL Reseller
Programme, an online management system allows Resellers to prepurchase
InstantSSL Certificates at greatly discounted prices. The purchased Certificates
may then be integrated into the Resellers individual sales processes,
giving the option for Resellers to bundle InstantSSL certificates with
existing products.
The advantages of such a Reseller system are obvious; Resellers maintain
full control of the sales process, including taking payment, as well as
being able to further enhance the competitive advantage of their product
portfolios. The combination of a web based central management console,
and further discounts on what is already the most cost effective SSL solution
available, makes the Reseller Programme an indispensable tool for professional
resellers.
The Web Hosting Programme, designed for hosting companies, will allow
ISPs and Business Services to offer cost effective SSL solutions without
involving the customer in the issuance process. They can therefore ensure
that the full application and issuance process is conducted on behalf
of the Hosting companies customers, many of which will have opted for
a non-technical hosting service.
"The Web Hosting Programme is essential for any hosting company wanting
to pass on the cost effectiveness of an InstantSSL certificate to their
customers," comments Tourret, "there is not even a need for
the end customer to deal with the application or implementation process
directly." The Web Hoster Programme also offers highly attractive
discount packages for Web Hosters.
InstantSSL Certificates are guaranteed to be the most cost effective 128bit
SSL certificates available today. With multiyear, multisave options, InstantSSL
certificates are a fraction of the price of comparable certificates from
other Certification Authorities (CAs). Being technically identical to
certificates issued by other CAs, InstantSSL Certificates are a new driving
force in the widespread availability and affordability of SSL security
for web servers.