(WebHosting.Info)   GlobalSign, a specialist in SSL partner programs for Web Hosting companies, today announced that it saw significant momentum in its partner program for web hosts and ISPs - many of which have switched away from competing SSL reseller programs. It avers that with new partners citing factors such as better margins, strong, feature packed SSL Certificates, and dedicated account management as reasons they joined them.

It adds that amongst the many recently welcomed new partners is Positronic Design and CompuLink two focused online services companies based in Holyoke, Massachusetts and Portland, Oregon respectively.

The company states that the partners control their SSL business through a revolutionary management interface or API. The Partner Certificate Center enables web hosts to quickly, simply and conveniently manage all their customers’ SSL Certificates. Their ’self-service portal’ architecture means the reseller can react quickly to their customers, with even basic functions such as Certificate reissues and invoice generation being handled without the need to rely on technical support people, affirms the company.

“As an online services provider, switching to GlobalSign has significantly improved our revenue potential for our SSL line.” said David Caputo, Owner and President, Positronic Design. “As SSL has become an essential add-on for web based companies, we now provide a one-stop-shop for web design, service development and security. Customers really understand GlobalSign’s simplified SSL product range, which means we provide SSL Certificates that best fit their needs without requiring time consuming pre-sales efforts on over-complex product offerings.”

“When evaluating an SSL Provider for our customer base, we wanted a credible partner whose primary focus is SSL who can deliver the highest level of browser ubiquity to support mobile devices as well as all popular browsers.” said Rich Rice, Owner, CompuLink. “GlobalSign has a very clear view of the SSL market and has instructed us very well on how to sell SSL effectively and (increasingly importantly) how to migrate customers from standard domain vetted Certificate types to the next generation Extended Validation SSL Certificates.”

“We’re happy to report that GlobalSign is shaking up a stagnant SSL market dominated by just one or two players.” said Steve Waite, Marketing Director for GlobalSign, “In 2007 we recorded the highest increase in growth rates of all the major SSL Providers and we’re set to be just as disruptive in 2008 with new technologies and initiatives. Plus, with almost 50% of the world’s SSL Certificates residing with North American companies, it’s no surprise that US web hosting companies are taking advantage of the huge opportunity to sell the GlobalSign brand into a market that wants something different.”