WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WGRD), a leading provider of network security solutions, today announced it has appointed Blitz IT as its first Managed Security Services (MSS) partner in Southeast Asia.
“Managed security services provide businesses with robust, yet affordable Internet security, allowing them to focus on their core business and be assured that their security is well managed and current. Our partnership with Blitz IT further strengthens our position to help deliver and manage security services in this region,” said Stephanie Boo, regional sales manager of Southeast Asia for WatchGuard.
WatchGuard’s MSS offering gives managed security service providers an upgradeable, integrated security appliance that meets customers’ growing needs while maintaining low operating costs. It relieves internal IT staff of important yet time-consuming security tasks so that resources can be more efficiently and effectively deployed throughout the organisation.
Blitz IT, a provider of end-to-end managed IT security solutions and services to SMEs and growing enterprises, extends a comprehensive suite of services with WatchGuard’s MSS offering, which comprises the latest WatchGuard firewall updates, MSS configuration and set up, round-the-clock monitoring and alert, auxiliary support service and regular activity reports. The company is also able to provide full customization of IT security services to better meet customers’ requirements
“We chose Blitz IT for its strong focus on providing uncompromised IT security services in the region. With this partnership, our customers are ensured that their corporate information, assets and processing systems are protected,” said Ms. Boo.
“We see a dynamic fit with WatchGuard as both companies have the same goals – provide SMEs and growing enterprises with comprehensive, cost-effective, end-to-end solutions. As a WatchGuard MSS partner equipped with WatchGuard MSS Central Management Tools, we are better able to offer hassle-free services to SMEs in region to protect their networks and minimize their security vulnerabilities and risks,” said Mr. Loh Kok Jien, director of technology and business support for Blitz IT.
About Blitz IT Consultants Pte Ltd
Blitz IT Consultants Pte Ltd was established in July 1998 as a service provider dedicated to supporting the local banking and financial sector. In response to market demands, the company expanded its services to include IT software development, procurement and outsourcing for the regional SME market. Blitz IT also designs and develops customized solutions to meet customers’ growing demands and changing needs.
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard is a leading provider of network security solutions for small- to mid-sized enterprises worldwide, delivering integrated products and services that are robust, as well as easy-to-buy, -deploy and -manage. The company’s Firebox X line of expandable, integrated security appliances is designed to be fully-upgradeable as an organisation grows, and to deliver the industry’s best combination of security, performance, intuitive interface and value. WatchGuard Intelligent Layered Security architecture protects against emerging threats effectively and efficiently, and provides the flexibility to integrate additional security functionality and services offered through WatchGuard. Every WatchGuard product comes with an initial LiveSecurity Service subscription to help customers stay on top of the security landscape with vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction and superior customer care. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and has its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore with other offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com
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WatchGuard, LiveSecurity and Firebox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Vikki Tan LEWIS PR for WatchGuard
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Eunice Choy LEWIS PR for WatchGuard
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