There is a growing realisation among corporate South Africa of the absolute necessity for effective security policies within the IT environment, particularly with the growth of electronic commerce and customer management strategies. To address this, SA`s leading networking integrator, Dimension Data Networking, has announced a partnership with global security leader, Check Point Software Technologies.
"In today`s environment, there is an absolute requirement for security and effective management of a company`s security policies," comments Rob Lopez, Dimension Data group product director. "It is no longer simply a matter of putting in a firewall - you need to work with technology players who understand the security market and how it is being impacted by technology developments.
"For Dimension Data Networking, Check Point`s approximately 45% of the global market-share and their commitment to research and development within this market, made Check Point the ideal complementary partner for our network integration solutions."
Lopez stresses that although corporates need to focus on security, it must not become an inhibitor. "Security, if not correctly planned and implemented, can slow down a company`s modus operandi. More importantly, security without policy is simply technology - it can, if not properly implemented, be ineffective and simply stifle business creativity.
"Check Point understands this and we believe their focus on the security market will complement our strategy of partnering with industry leaders to provide our customers with the optimum solutions and service.
Tariq Ahmed, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Channel Manager, says: "A detailed analysis of the South African security market indicated a great potential market for Check Point`s portfolio of products. We are partnering with Dimension Data to ensure that we fulfil this demand and grow our share of the South African market."
Check Point sells its leading products such as FireWall-1 solely through a sales channel consisting of VARs, systems integrators, OEMs and ISPs. This channel has been built on a world-wide basis by appointing dedicated partners in each region. These partners sell directly to end-users and in the longer term will create a solid sales channel for Check Point`s product portfolio. Dimension Data Networking has become a Certified Check Point support centre and a Certified Check Point Premier Partner.
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About Check Point
About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of policy-based enterprise security and traffic management solutions. Through its patented Stateful Inspection technology, the company is uniquely positioned to deliver Secure Enterprise Connectivity solutions that protect information assets and enhance the performance of enterprise networks. Check Point offerings include the world`s leading enterprise security suite, Check Point FireWall-1, and the industry`s premier policy-based bandwidth management solution, Check Point FloodGate-1. The company has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For product information, please visit Cehck Point`s web site at http://www.checkpoint.com.
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