AppRiver LLC, a leading provider of email messaging and web security solutions, ranks among the world’s Top 100 cloud services providers (CSPs), according to Penton’s sixth-annual Talkin’ Cloud 100 report. The full report is available now by visiting http://www.talkincloud.com/tc100.

Based on data from Talkin’ Cloud’s online survey, conducted through June to August 2016, the Talkin’ Cloud 100 list recognizes top cloud services providers (CSPs), considering annual cloud services revenue growth, and input from Penton Technology’s Channel editors.

“We are very proud to have made the Cloud 100 report,” said Michael Murdoch, CEO and president of AppRiver.  “AppRiver was one of the pioneers of cloud-based services when we launched the company 14 years ago.  Since then, we’ve expanded our suite of services as the needs of our customers have grown and the threats to businesses have evolved.  This recognition suggests we’re doing it right.”

AppRiver protects companies from multi-vector blended threats by securing every connection to the Internet. The company's cloud security suite includes email hosting, email and web security, archiving, encryption and business continuity services. The company is dedicated to providing Phenomenal Care™ and offers customers 24/7 support, as well as a free 30-day trial with no contracts or cancellation penalties.

“On behalf of Penton and Talkin' Cloud, I would like to congratulate AppRiver for its recognition as a Talkin' Cloud 100 honoree," said Nicole Henderson, Editor in Chief, Talkin' Cloud. “Cloud services providers on the Talkin’ Cloud 100 set themselves apart through innovative cloud offerings and new support models, demonstrating a deep understanding of their customers’ needs and future cloud opportunities.”

Talkin’ Cloud, produced by Penton, is the go-to resource to learn about the business of cloud. Talkin’ Cloud features news, research, Channel Expert Hour Webcasts, FastChat videos, and more.

About AppRiver

AppRiver offers cloud-based cybersecurity and productivity services to 53,000 companies worldwide, with more than 10 million mailboxes under its protection. Launched in 2002 as a spam and virus filtering company, AppRiver has since added Web malware protection, email encryption, secure archiving and email continuity to its suite of security services. The company is also among the world’s top providers of Office 365 and Secure Hosted Exchange. All services are offered on a pay-as-you-use basis with a free, fully supported 30-day trial and 24/7 US-based Phenomenal Care™ customer service. Easy, effective and affordable solutions – backed by white-glove customer care – have enabled the company to maintain an annual 93-percent customer retention rate. AppRiver is headquartered in Florida and maintains offices in Georgia, Texas, New York, Switzerland and Spain. To learn more, visit AppRiver online, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Penton’s channel brands

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About Penton

Penton drives performance for more than eighteen million professionals each and every day. They rely on us to deliver: Insights, information, data & workflow tools to inform critical business decisions; networking & community to engage them with industry peers & partners; and marketing services to advance their business performance & deliver ROI.

Penton is a growth company with a track-record of strong performance and success and is backed by its co-owners: MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP.

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