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Phoenix Distribution to distribute IP-guard

The solution provides system management, information security, productivity enhancement and asset management in one package, says Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution.


Johannesburg, 02 Jun 2015

The days where network security was about anti-virus and firewalls have long gone. Businesses today need to protect their networks from unauthorised access, copying, and exfiltration of data. They also need to protect themselves from one of the biggest threats out there, a threat that could be sitting just down the hall - their own staff members.

"Abuse of corporate network resources is rife. As is general laziness and lack of concern about the protection of sensitive corporate information," says Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution. He says this is particularly true in light of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), which imposes stringent regulations on how data should be stored and protected, and also promises dire consequences for companies which are not compliant with the Act.

With POPI in mind, Phoenix Distribution has won the rights to distribute IP-guard. Campbell-Young says IP-guard helps businesses gain visibility into insider threats by offering a total network management solution that provides system management, information security, productivity enhancement and asset management all in one.

He explains this integrated solution greatly assists in preventing data leakage. "In addition, it standardises computer usage across the business, boosts productivity, effectively allocates system resources and ensures their optimised usage, manages technology assets and lowers maintenance costs."

For management, IP-guard offers higher productivity, enhanced security and asset management.

"Phoenix currently covers software publishing, localisation and product distribution across multiple territories in Africa, in multiple languages," he adds. "This distribution deal will grow IP-guard's presence in South Africa and in Africa too. Phoenix has offices and warehouses strategically dotted around the continent, and is perfectly placed to grow the IP-guard brand."

Campbell-Young says today's businesses realise that their information is their biggest asset, and most important competitive differentiator. "With regulations such as POPI insisting that customers' data is totally secure, businesses are looking for solutions that offer total data protection, without sacrificing performance. This is where IP-guard comes in.

"We are thrilled to be including IP-guard to Phoenix's best-in-class range of security solutions," concludes Campbell-Young. "IP-guard helps businesses to protect their most valuable data, manage their employees' Internet use, and simplifies IT systems management. It allows companies to avoid enormously expensive data leaks, and helps them stay compliant with data security regulations."

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Phoenix Distribution

Phoenix Distribution is currently the leading value-added distributor of software, accessories and peripherals across the African continent, covering software publishing, localisation and product distribution across multiple territories in multiple languages.

The business is segmented into two divisions, namely corporate software licensing and retail product distribution, and Phoenix Distribution dominates the consumer and SME security sectors through key brands which include: Norton/Symantec, AVG, Kaspersky and Bitdefender. Additional brands within the consumer-focused range include, Microsoft software and peripherals, Beats by Dr Dre, Trendnet Wireless products, Monster Cables and mobile accessories.

The corporate licensing division sells volume licensing into the enterprise and SME reseller environments, as well as covering architecture and implementation. The ESD division delivers download content into all channels, including B2B and B2C.

The retail division delivers physical product into the retail environment, covering all mainstream ICT, CES, telco, lifestyle, fashion and sports outlets, as well as independents and online stores. This division delivers direct to outlets and or customers across sub-Saharan Africa.

Phoenix Distribution is growing at 70% per annum, with additional acceleration coming from development within the greater African marketplace, as well as the acquisition of significant high-end product lines within the enterprise arena. In addition, the company's UK business, PX Security, is firmly entrenched within the UK retail and SME reseller environments, shipping product through trusted distribution partners into mainstream retail outlets and direct engagement with B2B resellers. The UK operation publishes and distributes Bitdefender, Webroot and Avast.

Additional bespoke services offered to partners include Electronic Software Distribution within the B2B and B2C environments, category management, training and end-to-end merchandising.

Phoenix Distribution, including the UK subsidiary PX Security, was recently acquired by First Technology Holdings.

For more information, visit www.phoenixsoftware.co.za, Www.pxsecurity.co.uk and www.pxsoftware.co.za.

For purchasing information in Africa, visit www.kasperskyafrica.com, www.kasperskyangola.com, www.kasperskybotswana.com, www.kasperskymozambique.com, www.kasperskynamibia.com, www.kasperskysouthafrica.com, www.kasperskydrcongo.com, www.kasperskyzimbabwe.com, www.kasperskyzambia.com, www.antivirusangola.com, www.antivirusbotswana.com, www.antivirusmozambique.com, www.antivirusnamibia.com, www.antivirussouthafrica.com, www.antivirusdrcongo.com, www.antiviruszimbabwe.com, and www.antiviruszambia.com.

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