SINGAPORE, 7 March 2018 - Today, Fox-IT and Ingram Micro Asia Ltd have announced a partnership agreement which will see them work together with the aim of making the Asian market digitally safer.
The partner agreement allows Ingram Micro Asia Ltd to deliver the high certified security levels to its customers through the one-way network connection of the Fox DataDiode, preventing unwanted access to corporate networks and critical systems, without impeding the free flow of information.
Peter C. Geijtenbeek, International Sales Director at Fox-IT, said: "Ingram Micro is the leading world-wide distributor and having the ability to work with them in Asia makes it easier for us to do business with local government and critical infrastructure resellers. By working closely with Ingram Micro, we also have faster access to new markets where we see opportunity for growth. The choice for Ingram Micro strongly emphasizes our commitment to the channel."
"The addition of Fox-IT plays strategically well into Ingram Micro’s overarching cybersecurity strategy. Specifically, it allows us to broaden our solution offering in the security space, specific to the growing convergence of IT and OT solutions required by enterprises today, where critical infrastructure is paramount." said Francis Choo, vice president & chief country executive, ASEAN & HK at Ingram Micro Asia Ltd.
About DataDiode
The Fox DataDiode is computer hardware that enforces unidirectional flow of network traffic. Making it the device that helps businesses to prevent data leakage of confidential or classified information, while still having access to the critical data sources they need for their day-to-day workflow.
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About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. More at www.ingrammicro.com.
About Fox-IT
Fox-IT prevents, solves and mitigates the most serious threats caused by cyberattacks, data leaks or fraud with innovative solutions for governments, defense agencies, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, banking and commercial enterprise clients worldwide. Fox-IT combines smart ideas with advanced technology to create solutions that contribute to a more secure society. We develop products and custom solutions for our clients to guarantee the security of sensitive and critical government systems, protect industrial networks, defend online banking systems and secure confidential data.