Comodo breaks new ground with the launch of its Reseller
& Web Host SSL Programmes
30 April 2001
Resellers and Web Hosts can now offer cost-effective SSL certification
as part of their own product portfolio
Security and Internet specialist, Comodo Limited has just
launched the ability for third party companies to resell and rebrand its
high-profile low-cost Instant SSL products.
Instant SSL 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 $49 - 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, Instant SSL 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 Instant SSL
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 Instant SSL Reseller
Programme, an online management system allows Resellers to prepurchase
Instant SSL 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 Instant SSL 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 Instant SSL 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.
Instant SSL Certificates are guaranteed to be the most cost effective 128bit
SSL certificates available today. With multiyear, multisave options, Instant SSL
certificates are a fraction of the price of comparable certificates from
other Certification Authorities (CAs). Being technically identical to
certificates issued by other CAs, Instant SSL Certificates are a new driving
force in the widespread availability and affordability of SSL security
for web servers.
More details of all Affiliate programmes are available
at http://www.instantssl.com/ssl-certificate-affiliates/ssl-index.html
**Editors Note: Companies currently not listed in the Trusted Directory
can enter their details FREE with TrustToolbar Merchant Suite Express
(TMS Express), or pay a nominal amount to have their logo added for even
greater corporate identity.
About Comodo:
Comodo (SSL Certificate Authority ) is a leading Internet security specialist and provides next generation E-commerce Security Solutions. Through a growing range of products, services and applications developed by its dedicated research lab, Comodo provides software, hardware, secure messaging and certificate based security.
After its first year of issuing SSL Certificates, Comodo has quickly become the 2nd largest Certification Authority in the world. For product information please contact + 1.888.266.6361 or + 1.703.581.6361 or visit the Comodo Home Page at www.comodogroup.com.
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