ComGuard Infosol signs distribution agreement with GFI Software for the Indian market

ComGuard Infosol signs distribution agreement with GFI Software for the Indian market[/b]

New Delhi, 18th March, 2014[/b]: ComGuard Infosol and GFI Software today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement to distribute GFI’s IT security solutions for small medium businesses (SMBs) across the region. ComGuard Infosol is one of the leading value added IT security products distributor and GFI is one of the fastest-growing IT security solutions provider.

This agreement will enable GFI to grow its business and strengthen its position in the Indian IT market, whereas, ComGuard Infosol will be able to provide new services and support to channel partners and customers by adding GFI’s technologies to its portfolio.

Ajay Singh Chauhan, CEO, Spectrum Group, said: “We are delighted to partner with GFI as their authorized distributor for India. GFI is a preeminent brand in IT security solutions. This agreement will assist in addressing IT security challenges faced by small and medium businesses. We will be providing extensive support to help GFI extend their client base in the region.[/i]”

Johannes Kamleitner, VP of EMEA Sales at GFI, said: “We are excited about this distribution agreement because it will allow us to reach out to channel partners in the region and present to them our range of IT security solutions that address the IT problems faced by businesses every day. With ComGuard’s support and expertise in the region, we hope to boost our successes in India in the coming years.[/i]”

The agreement authorizes ComGuard Infosol to distribute GFI’s portfolio of nine products in three categories, across the region. The product set includes network security, anti-spam, patch management, faxing, mail archiving and web monitoring, among others.

ComGuard Infosol and GFI announced the agreement to partners at the launch event at the Eros hotel, in New Delhi. Channel partners from Delhi and NCR region attended.

This is one of ComGuard Infosol’s significant moves in IT security space. ComGuard Infosol have a presence in Egypt, Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

This press release, dated March 18, 2014, announces a strategic distribution agreement between ComGuard Infosol and GFI Software aimed at expanding the reach of GFI's IT security solutions for Small Medium Businesses (SMBs) across the Indian market.

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Strategic Partnership Details​

ComGuard Infosol, a prominent value-added distributor of IT security products, has partnered with GFI Software, a fast-growing provider of IT security solutions. The agreement specifically authorizes ComGuard Infosol to distribute GFI's portfolio of nine products across three categories in the region. These products encompass a range of critical IT security functionalities, including:

• Network security
• Anti-spam
• Patch management
• Faxing solutions
• Mail archiving
• Web monitoring, among others.

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Mutual Benefits of the Agreement​

The partnership is poised to deliver mutual benefits for both companies:

• For GFI Software: The agreement is expected to facilitate significant business growth and strengthen GFI's market position within the Indian IT sector. By leveraging ComGuard Infosol's established distribution network and regional expertise, GFI aims to expand its client base.
• For ComGuard Infosol: The partnership will enable ComGuard Infosol to diversify its service offerings and enhance support for its existing channel partners and customers by integrating GFI's comprehensive suite of technologies into its product portfolio. This adds significant value to their existing cybersecurity offerings.

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Leadership Perspectives​

Ajay Singh Chauhan, CEO of Spectrum Group (ComGuard Infosol's parent company), expressed his delight in partnering with GFI, recognizing it as a "preeminent brand in IT security solutions." He emphasized that this collaboration would be instrumental in addressing the IT security challenges faced by SMBs and pledged extensive support to help GFI grow its client base in India.

Johannes Kamleitner, VP of EMEA Sales at GFI, also voiced enthusiasm for the agreement. He highlighted its potential to connect with channel partners across the region and showcase GFI's IT security solutions that tackle everyday business IT problems. Kamleitner expressed optimism that ComGuard's support and regional expertise would significantly boost GFI's success in India in the coming years.

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Launch and Market Presence​

The agreement was officially announced to partners at a launch event held at the Eros Hotel in New Delhi, attended by channel partners from the Delhi and NCR region. This collaboration marks a significant strategic move for ComGuard Infosol in the IT security domain, further solidifying its presence in a diverse geographic footprint that includes Egypt, Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, and key Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore.