Internet security vendor SurfControl launched its African partner programme in Johannesburg earlier this month. Through its value-added distributor, Networks Unlimited, SurfControl is offering resellers incentives and a three-tiered partner programme with discounts, sales leads, marketing funds and regular access to training.
"Networks Unlimited has seen an increased uptake of channel participation in recent months, largely due to the scores of threats that companies are currently being exposed to via their e-mail and Web activity," says Craig Copeland, director of Networks Unlimited.
Copeland says: "What is even more pleasing, is that we are now seeing a new generation of IT companies coming to the fold, many entering the security arena for the first time, with loads of energy."
Five key products are available to resellers in Africa through Networks Unlimited: Web and E-mail Filter, Enterprise ThreatSshield, Mobile Filter and the Linux-based Risk Filter.
Mark Peters, SurfControl European Sales Director, says: "SurfControl offers resellers growing revenue opportunities to address a major new pain for clients: continuous threat evolution.
"We have moved way beyond virus and porn site access control. Sophisticated attacks which disrupt businesses are where it`s at now," says Peters. "It`s no longer a case of just downloading software or selling point products. Resellers are expected to offer unified threat management and sophisticated multilayered threat protection to their clients."
SurfControl is a total solution, having made the move from a filtering to an Internet security company. It provides threat analysis research worldwide, including hourly database updates, real-time 24/7 threat intelligence and global threat experts.
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Networks Unlimited provides product solutions in the areas where efficient networking communications is the key to success. Our solutions are focused on providing tangible results to our clients through network management, productivity and security solutions. For further information and news on Networks Unlimited, please visit www.nu.co.za.
SurfControl
SurfControl plc (LSE: SRF) is a world leading Internet security company delivering multiple layers of threat protection to shield organisations from known, emerging and customer-specific Internet threats. The company has redefined traditional "filtering" by offering a unified Enterprise Protection Suite that continuously filters inbound and outbound Internet traffic to eliminate spam, spyware and phishing attacks, as well as Web and e-mail abuse.
SurfControl provides an Adaptive Threat Intelligence service from its Global Threat ExpertsSM to respond quickly with automatic, proactive security updates to protect customers. Customers avoid significant business downtime that impacts productivity and the bottom line while limiting legal liability and enforcing regulatory compliance and confidentiality.
SurfControl has more than 20 000 enterprise customers worldwide, and employs more than 500 people in 14 global offices. For further information and news on SurfControl, please visit www.surfcontrol.com.
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