Cloud To Enable VARs To Drive Check Point’s Mobile Security and Threat Emulation Market Share
Reading, UK, 13th October 2015 – Cloud Distribution, the security, networking and storage
next-generation value added distributor (VAD) has today announced a
distribution agreement with Check Point®
Software Technologies Ltd.
(Nasdaq: CHKP), the largest pure-play security vendor globally.
Cloud Distribution will be
tasked with expanding the market and driving forward the demand for Check
Point's Mobile Security offering by forging relationships with mobile security
partners and engaging with existing Check Point partners. The agreement with
Check Point will also enhance Cloud Distribution's industry leading Mobile
Security portfolio of vendors including Aerohive, Cisco Meraki, OpenDNS,
Netskope and Blackberry to provide a complete and comprehensive offering for
partners.
According to ESG research,
47% of organisations have experienced security breaches as a result of a
compromised mobile device. Mobile Threat Prevention, a new mobile security solution allows
enterprises to battle today’s mobile threat environment. Check Point Mobile
Threat Prevention delivers the most complete platform for stopping mobile
threats on iOS and Android, and delivers real-time threat intelligence and
visibility for extension into existing security and mobility infrastructures.
Additionally Check Point Mobile Threat Prevention solution further addresses
this security challenge facing organisations by allowing them to protect
business data, establish a secure business environment on mobile devices and
secure business documents, devices and networks.
“The mobile market is
booming with everyone having a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, but it's not as
secure as it could, and should be. As a result, we're seeing many enterprises
looking beyond mobile device management (MDM) solutions to gain additional mobile
security functionality - we believe Checkpoint’s Mobile Threat Prevention
solution is the perfect fit for these organisations,” said Adam Davison,
Product and Marketing Director, Cloud Distribution. “Unlike traditional
distributors, we are passionate about raising awareness of new technology and
are proactive in creating new markets and revenue streams by offering resellers
access to our partner sales enablement services and marketing resources.”
As part of the distribution
agreement, Cloud Distribution will also have access to the complete Check Point
portfolio to support the focal mobile security activity.
“With the continued rise in security breaches,
we're experiencing tremendous demand for our Mobile Threat Prevention solution
as enterprises know they need to act quickly to secure mobile devices from
threats and secure data and documents on mobile devices,” said Michael Wakefield, Head of Channel Sales, UK and Ireland at Check Point. “Cloud Distribution match our ambition to expand
our footprint in the UK and based on their proven track record, we have every
confidence they will succeed. They have extensive knowledge of the mobile
security market with complimentary vendors and products in their portfolio and
a renowned ability to support partners to create end user opportunities.”
Check Point is also
investing in a dedicated overlay specialist sales and SE team to assist
partners with opportunities for the Mobile Threat Prevention offering.
About Cloud Distribution
Cloud Distribution is a
value added distributor of disruptive next generation security, networking and
storage solutions that VARs can take to market quickly and easily. It currently
distributes A10 Networks, Aerohive, BlackBerry, Cisco Meraki, Check Point, Cloud4Wi,
CloudFlare, DataCore, Exinda, Lastline, Netscope, Maxta, MemBlaze, NexGen, OpenDNS,
Peplink, Talon, . Its portfolio of disruptive security and networking solutions
helps resellers to differentiate themselves from the competition and create new
markets to sell in. The company was
founded in 2009 by senior executives with a wealth of experience in the
security, networking and optimisation space. Its philosophy is to take
innovative, cutting-edge vendors into the UK market by recruiting and working
together with skilled, reputable, market making partners. For further information please visit www.cloud-distribution.com or follow us on Twitter @cloudtweeters.
