Tampa, FL, November 24, 2025 — Timus, the only dedicated SASE/ZTNA vendor built for MSPs, is proud to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included Duygu Erden, Sr. Channel Marketing Manager, on its 2025 Channel Women on the Rise list. This annual list recognizes up-and-coming women leaders whose commitment and innovative strategies are driving success for solution providers throughout the IT channel.
Each honoree on the Channel Women on the Rise list, now in its sixth year, was carefully selected by the CRN editorial team based in large part on recommendations from esteemed channel chiefs and other channel management executives. These extraordinary women are highly skilled in areas such as channel program management, marketing and partner engagement, among others. Through their expertise and commitment, they each enhance their respective channel partner programs and initiatives and support channel partners in achieving success.
As a core force behind Timus’s channel-first growth strategy, Duygu has played a pivotal role in building the company’s partner ecosystem across North America. She leads efforts across partner marketing, community programs, strategic content development, co-marketing initiatives, and everything that directly supports MSP growth. Her work focuses on making it easier for MSPs to understand, adopt, and operationalize modern SASE and Zero Trust approaches, strengthening partner engagement, elevating the Timus brand in the community, and creating momentum across the channel.
“The women recognized on CRN’s 2025 Channel Women on the Rise list exemplify innovation, leadership and excellence in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, at CRN, The Channel Company. “Their commitment to driving partner success and influencing the evolution of the channel ecosystem is propelling their careers forward and inspiring others across the industry.”
“Anyone who has worked with Duygu knows how much heart she brings to this community,” said the Timus leadership team. “She listens, she learns, she moves fast, and she genuinely cares about helping MSPs grow. The impact she’s had on our partners and on Timus is real, and seeing her recognized by CRN feels incredibly well-deserved. We’re proud of her, and we’re excited for everything she’s going to build next.”
The 2025 Channel Women on the Rise list will be featured online beginning Nov. 24 at crn.com/womenontherise.
About Timus
Timus provides a 100% cloud-based, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) dedicated platform that delivers Continuous Adaptive Zero Trust Network Protection for the modern workforce. Developed by network-security experts, Timus helps MSPs simplify their security stacks by combining VPN replacement, ZTNA, secure web gateway, cloud firewall, DNS filtering, and
device posture control into a single, scalable solution. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Timus serves MSPs and MSSPs globally, empowering them to protect clients, reduce tickets, and grow recurring revenue.
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About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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