New collaboration provides elevated service offerings with financial protection to attract and retain clients resulting in increased revenue streams
OpenText today announced a strategic partnership with Cork Inc., adding the cyber w******* solutions to provide a holistic solution portfolio tailored specifically for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This alliance will empower MSPs to offer a distinctive blend of award-winning cybersecurity solutions and robust financial protection to enhance their customer offerings. Ensuring that MSPs are equipped with the best tools and services, this initiative will streamline the service delivery process and boost customer confidence by integrating top-tier cyber protection with financial safeguards, making it easier for providers to meet the diverse needs of their clientele.
OpenText Cybersecurity’s recent 2024 MSP/MSSP Survey highlighted that comprehensive security and composable on-demand security expertise is a primary reason that SMB customers seek MSP services. The survey also noted that 63% of SMBs are primarily focused on outsourcing their data security and cyber w******* resources. With this still a number one priority for SMBs, the Cork and OpenText partnership will answer this need and provide a much-needed comprehensive approach that proactively prevents attacks and provides financial protection if a breach occurs.
“Our partner-first culture is built around listening to the needs of IT service providers, and the OpenText family of solutions paired with the Cork Protection active insights platform delivers on those requests.” says Dan Candee, CEO, Cork. “Now we have even higher accountability to our partners and the clients we serve together.”
MSPs can expect this partnership to provide:
- Increased Revenue Streams: Create new revenue opportunities by offering Cork Protection cyber w******* as an add-on service.
- Improved Client Retention: Strengthen client relationships by providing comprehensive protection, reducing churn and increasing customer lifetime value.
- Reduced Support Costs: Benefit from OpenText’s automated cybersecurity solutions and Cork’s proactive risk management tools, minimizing support tickets and allowing your team to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Enhanced Business Value: Position your MSP as a trusted advisor by offering a complete cybersecurity solution that addresses both prevention and financial protection.
“OpenText’s cloud-based solutions are powerful offerings for businesses facing today’s relentless cyber threats,” said Sandy Ono, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “When paired with Cork Protection cyber w*******, organizations can effectively protect themselves against some of the serious financial impact of cyberattacks. This comprehensive approach streamlines cybersecurity management, enabling seamless deployment and oversight while optimizing IT resources.”
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For Small and Medium Businesses, MSPs will now be able to provide:
- Comprehensive Cybersecurity: Gain peace of mind with OpenText’s endpoint protection combined with Cork’s innovative cyber w*******. This layered approach proactively prevents attacks and provides financial protection if a breach occurs.
- Reduced Financial Risk: Mitigate the impact of cyberattacks with Cork Protection cyber w*******, covering financial losses, legal expenses, and recovery costs.
- Increased Productivity: Benefit from OpenText’s cloud-based solutions that minimize disruptions, allowing employees to remain productive while Cork’s insights platform effectively manages cyber risks.
- Simplified Cybersecurity Management: Streamline security operations with integrated solutions that are easy to deploy and manage, freeing up IT resources.
- Enhanced Trust and Reputation: Build customer trust with a proactive approach to cybersecurity.
Together, Cork and OpenText Cybersecurity are committed to equipping their clients with the robust solutions necessary to navigate today’s evolving cyber threats effectively.
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