Sydney, Australia – 26 May 2020. Ingram Micro, Australia’s largest distributor of technology solutions, has today announced an agreement with ESET, a global pioneer in proactive IT security, to distribute its full suite of products. Lee Welch, Executive Director of Cloud Services, APAC, Ingram Micro, says the new partnership with ESET will ensure Australian resellers have access to an even greater range of security solutions.
“Security is always top of mind for responsible Australian organisations and ESET invests in research and development globally to ensure it is ahead of the curve. Its products are both effective and unobtrusive, so that people can get on with their jobs safe in the knowledge that their systems and data are well protected,” Welch says.
“Partnering with ESET means we can ensure our channel community has access to some of the best security products available in the Australian market. In addition, ESET is contributing to our expanding security ecosystem by joining a growing number of world-class cyber security offerings that are available across our greater business, including Marketplace.”
Kelly Johnson, Australian Country Manager, ESET, says the company is excited to be working with Ingram Micro to assist the channel community in providing security solutions for their end-user customers. “Ingram Mico’s extensive partner network, combined with its proven channel expertise, will provide ESET with the opportunity to extend its offering throughout Australia. We are excited to be working with them on a range of initiatives that will help ensure the reseller community is well supported,” Johnson says.
Together Ingram Micro and ESET will be providing marketing support and training opportunities to resellers. ESET’s full range of security software solutions are available from Ingram Micro, including via its Cloud Marketplace, from today.
About Ingram Micro and Ingram Micro Cloud
Ingram Micro is the world’s largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain and mobile device lifecycle services. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro delivers expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud services, and supply chain solutions, enabling its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving approximately 170 countries on six continents with the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services.
Ingram Micro Cloud is a global division of Ingram Micro and employs more than 1,500 dedicated cloud specialists worldwide. Among this large pool of experts are 400+ cloud sales associates and 700+ engineers. Its innovative platform and services offerings power some of the world’s most pioneering and successful companies. For more information, please visit au.ingrammicro.com
About ESET
For more than 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint and mobile security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give consumers and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D centers worldwide, ESET is the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003. For more information, visit www.eset.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.