Datatec`s global channel provider of networking technology products, Westcon Group, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Aladdin Knowledge Systems.
This is the largest national eSafe and eToken distribution agreement to date for Aladdin Systems, a Nasdaq-listed company.
Aladdin`s eSafe, a content security solution that provides corporate networks with proactive virus and vandal protection, and eToken, a USB-based user authentication device, are set to be offered through Westcon`s security solution providers and resellers nationwide. The distribution agreement allows immediate availability of all eSafe and eToken solutions.
Says Anthony Daley, general manager of Westcon: "In an age when threats like the Code Red worm and SirCam still crop up with frightening frequency, distributors must continue to seek out well-proven solutions that address these issues for the reseller. We have long since made a commitment to assemble a solid portfolio of security partners at Westcon. The addition of an industry force like Aladdin is an extension of that strategy whereby we continually evaluate, and provide our customers with, the networking solutions needed for a competitive-edge."
Says Yanki Margalit, CEO of Aladdin Knowledge Systems: "Aladdin is extremely pleased to begin offering its award-winning content security and authentication solutions through Westcon, a proven leader in providing effective corporate security solutions. By partnering with a sizable, nationally-recognised distributor such as Westcon, eSafe and eToken exposure increases significantly. Furthermore, the current number of resellers offering Aladdin`s security solutions in the US more than doubles."
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Datatec Ltd is an international networking and IT services group listed on the JSE Securities Exchange. At group level Datatec is an active technology holding company with a core competence in the timely identification, acquisition and integration of high-tech businesses and technologies in the global networking, Internet and e-business spaces.
Datatec`s divisions, subsidiaries and associate companies encompass the worldwide provision of advanced networking products to the channel as well as a range of Internet and e-business services and solutions. The company employs more than 3 000 people around the world, has operations on six continents and has just achieved revenues of over R19.3 billion for its 2001 financial year.
International operations now contribute in excess of 97% to both the group`s revenues and profits.
Westcon
Westcon is a global channel provider of networking technology and a division of the Westcon Group. The company offers products and services for connectivity, remote access, Internet and e-business, IP telephony, virtual private networks, wireless connectivity and network security.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN) was founded in 1985, and has gained recognition for products that help organisations securely expand their sphere of business into electronic and Internet mediums, while protecting revenue and preventing exposure of mission-critical data.
Aladdin`s products include: eToken, a powerful, two-factor authentication USB device; the eSafe suite of anti-virus and content security solutions; HASP and Hardlock, hardware-based software security systems; and Privilege software commerce solutions.
With eight company-owned offices and a global network of resellers and distributors, Aladdin supports customers in over 100 countries, providing solutions to millions of individuals and corporations, from financial institutions and Fortune 100 corporations, to federal governments and major educational institutions. For more information, please visit www.eAladdin.com.