Kaspersky Lab, a developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has appointed two new Consumer Republishing partners, move the vendor believes will strengthen its presence in EMEA region.
Regional distributors FDC International and SOFTEC Distribution have partnered in Kaspersky to distribute the vendor consumer range of products.
FDC International’s appointment will support the expansion of Kaspersky Lab, in North Africa, throughincreasing its product awareness and enlarging its customer database, while SOFTEC Distribution will focus on developing the retail market for software sales within the Levant region and help Kaspersky Lab establish proactively strategic initiatives to counter piracy in the region.
Tarek Kuzbari, MD of Kaspersky Lab Middle East says, “At Kaspersky Lab we will always look for partners that surpass our guidelines and expectations. We carefully select our partners as they are key to representing Kaspersky Lab’s products in the region.”
“We are building business integrity into our partner programs, maintaining profitability and aiming at greater revenue for partners and customers; these recent partnerships with FDC International and SOFTEC Distribution will help us explore new avenues and help to expand our business,” he continues.
Remarking on the partnership, Yasser Krayem, CEO of SOFTEC Distribution adds that, “Our mission is to provide the highest quality of services and cost-effective solutions to ensure our clients’ success. Having Kaspersky Lab, one of the leading IT security companies on board, is a great deal for us, and we have confidence that we will deliver outstanding results”.
Marissa Safe, COO, FDC International adds that, “The mutual vision in becoming number one within the ICT industry is what makes us feel part of the Kaspersky Lab family. Our relationship with such a world class vendor will play a major role in achieving this position while bringing to our customers the best of solutions, services and support”.
FDC International will cover Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Djibouti, Eretria, Ethiopia and Mauritania while SOFTEC Distribution will handle the Levant region which includes Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Iraq.
Kaspersky Lab partners throughout the world ensure a local presence where customers have direct access to the latest technologies and expertise from Kaspersky Labs. The extensive partner network provides users with an opportunity to consult with trained specialist and the benefits of additional services.