Zenoss Inc., the leader in hybrid IT monitoring and analytics software, announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Megan Lueders, vice president of marketing at Zenoss, to its 2017 list of "Up & Comers," a subset of its prestigious annual Women of the Channel list. This list identifies rising stars whose initiative and creative thinking have positioned their companies for success and are helping to shape the future of the IT channel.

CRN's editorial team compiles the Women of the Channel list based on candidates' professional accomplishments, demonstrated expertise, and ongoing dedication to the channel. From this list, a handful of promising new channel leaders are selected for the Up & Comers list. This talented group of women is recognized for a range of skills and accomplishments, including the development and streamlining of channel partner programs and strategies as well as excellence in partner engagement and marketing.

"Megan is incredibly deserving of this honor, and we are fortunate to have her leading our marketing team," said Greg Stock, CEO of Zenoss. "From day one, she recognized the value of a successful channel partner program. She is a terrific leader and marketer who knows how to build effective relationships with partners globally. We're quite proud of all that she has accomplished so quickly."

"These extraordinary executives support every aspect of the channel ecosystem, from technical innovation to marketing to business development, working tirelessly to keep the channel moving into the future," said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. "They are creating and elevating channel partner programs, developing fresh go-to-market strategies, strengthening the channel's network of partnerships, and building creative new IT solutions, among many other contributions. We congratulate all the 2017 Women of the Channel on these stellar accomplishments and look forward to their future successes."

"I am truly honored to be named to both the CRN Women of the Channel and the Up & Comers list," Lueders said. "It's an exciting time to work in technology marketing alongside my peers in channel marketing and my team members at Zenoss. We are more motivated than ever to exceed our channel goals for 2017, as we continue to expand our channel base and deepen our relationships with our excellent technology and solution partners."

The 2017 Women of the Channel and Up & Comers lists will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/wotc.