WatchGuard Awarded 1NService Partner of the Year
Friday March 25, 8:00 am ET
Recognized for Outstanding Service, Reseller Support and Product Innovation
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 2005--WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD - News), a leading provider of network security solutions, has been named Partner of the Year by 1NService, a nationwide network of technology integrators. WatchGuard was selected based on criteria evaluating the company's value of service, commitment to product development and dedication to reseller training and sales support. 1NService made the announcement at its annual national conference in San Jose, California, held last month.
The partnership enables 1NService to offer the WatchGuard Firebox X line of integrated security appliances to its network of solution providers and their customers.
1NService is a consortium of 18 Value Added Resellers (VARs) across the US and Canada with aggregate revenues of over $250 million. Through its network of 3,000 technical personnel, six training centers and multiple network operations centers, the organization provides a range of security, networking, IP telephony, wireless and ebusiness solutions to more than 30,000 customers, including many small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
"WatchGuard stood out this year among our partners because of its extraordinary dedication to the channel," said Rob Savette, president of 1NService. "The company's business is centered on providing innovative solutions and services to meet the ever-changing needs of the reseller. The model upgrade capability of the Firebox X and the ability to offer add-on services and features via a software license key is ideal for the growing business. Other benefits, such as the WatchGuard Secure Partner Program and the online customer renewal tool, demonstrate the company's willingness to go above and beyond to invest in the partnerships it establishes."
"Our relationship with 1NService expands our ability to connect with businesses in need of integrated security solutions," said Dale Bastian, vice president of worldwide sales at WatchGuard. "We are honored to be recognized as Partner of the Year by 1NService and look forward to further cooperation as WatchGuard continues to improve the network security of the SME."
About 1NService
1NService, Inc. leverages the regional presence and strengths of individual technology solutions companies, enabling them to provide the highest-quality technology solutions and services on a national scope. With annual revenue in excess of $150 million and over 30,000 customers in North America, 1NService is able to provide a broad range of technology solutions to a wide range of customers. To learn more, please visit the Web site at www.1nservice.com.
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 organization 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. For more information, please call 206-521-8340 or visit www.watchguard.com. |
