Avnet
Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distribution leader
and an operating group of Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
recently commemorated its 15th anniversary in the U.S. and
Canada with Check
Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a worldwide leader in
securing the Internet. Over the years, the two global companies have
closely collaborated to help solution provider partners adapt their
offerings to meet the rapidly evolving IT security needs of their
customers. Through its security and networking practices, Avnet
currently supports Check Point and its partners in growing their IT
security businesses in the U.S. and Canada, and also in the Netherlands.
Throughout the relationship, Avnet, Check Point and their partners have
evolved their market approach to meet the dramatic changes in the IT
security needs of customers. For example, when Avnet and Check Point
first began working together, viruses were the primary malware concern
of IT professionals. Today, those malware anxieties have blossomed to
include ransomware, hactivism, next-gen advanced persistent threats,
utilizing web infrastructures (domain name system), and state-sanctioned
industrial espionage. IT professionals now live in a world where every
minute a host accesses a malicious website; every nine minutes a
high-risk application is used; every 27 minutes unknown malware is
downloaded; and every 49 minutes sensitive data is sent outside the
organization1.
“Security is of the utmost concern for every IT customer worldwide, and
its importance in IT deployments will continue to grow exponentially in
the future,” said Tony Madden, senior vice president and supplier
business executive for Avnet Technology Solutions, Global. “Check
Point’s innovative technology is a cornerstone of Avnet’s security
portfolio and has played a critical role in empowering our partners to
transform technology into true business solutions. The next 15 years
will bring exciting and unimaginable changes to the security market. We
look forward to working with Check Point to continue to evolve the
education, market insights, resources, services, training and technology
our partners need to assist their customers in reducing risks and
thwarting potential threats.”
With a pure focus on IT security, Check Point’s technology enables
Avnet’s partners to create secure environments for their customers to
use the Internet for business transactions and communications. Solution
providers can leverage the flexibility of Check Point’s technology,
along with Avnet’s relationships with industry-leading suppliers and
solutions integration capabilities, to develop and deliver multi-vendor
solutions that meet the exact security needs of any organization.
Avnet has provided partners with a wide variety of programs and
resources over the past 15 years to grow their security businesses at an
accelerated pace. For example, Avnet has multiple demand-generation
programs that connect partners with potential customers, facilitating
conversations around adding IT security solutions to current projects.
Additionally, Avnet and Check Point offer partners an extensive demo
pool of Check Point solution designs to cover all layers of security,
which are helping partners close deals faster and validate the
capabilities of Check Point inside the customers’ environments.
“Avnet has played an integral role as part of Check Point’s channel
program in North America and Europe,” said Amnon Bar-Lev, president at
Check Point Software Technologies. “We’re pleased with Avnet’s in-depth
understanding of Check Point’s leading security solutions and ability to
incorporate our products into larger IT projects. Most importantly,
Avnet has successfully shared its knowledge with our partners, creating
a community of experts to grow our business and serve customers as
trusted advisors.”
Avnet has also helped Check Point partners successfully navigate the
challenges of cross-border business activities. For example, its
international shipping capabilities allow Avnet to seamlessly support
Check Point partners with multinational customers. Avnet serves as a
single source for reliable support, helping to improve the efficiency
and productivity of all parties involved. Avnet manages the taxes,
duties and import brokerage charges on behalf of partners, allowing them
to focus on the customer and implementation.
“Avnet was instrumental in helping FusionStorm manage a Check Point
implementation at numerous sites around the world,” said D'Etta Fuller,
account support representative, FusionStorm – an Avnet partner. “We
honestly couldn’t have delivered on the deal without the Avnet team who
worked directly with Check Point and the in-country contacts, helping us
work through VAT issues and partnering to help get product cleared
through customs. Avnet’s global capabilities give us a true competitive
edge and an opportunity to pursue a larger range of opportunities.”
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About Avnet Technology Solutions
As a global IT solutions distributor, Avnet
Technology Solutions transforms technology into business solutions
for customers around the world. It collaborates with customers and
suppliers to create and deliver services, software and hardware
solutions that address the changing needs of end-user customers. The
group serves customers and suppliers in North
America, Latin
America and Caribbean, Asia
Pacific, and Europe,
Middle East and Africa. It generated US $11.0 billion in annual
revenue for fiscal year 2014. Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating
group of Avnet, Inc. For more information, visit ats.avnet.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic
components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers
globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the
world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by
providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the
fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet generated revenue of $27.5
billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
1 Source: Check Point Software Technologies 2014
Security Report
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