Westcon Middle East has signed a new distribution agreement with Palo Alto Networks. The agreement will cover Palo Alto Networks’ portfolio of security solutions through a network of channel partners in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain markets. In addition, Westcon has pledged to invest in on-the-ground pre-sales, technical and maintenance resources to effectively support both new and existing Palo Alto Networks customers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
“We are delighted to have partnered with a recognized market leader in the Next Generation Firewall market,” said Steve Lockie, Group Managing Director of Westcon Middle East. “We believe Palo Alto Networks adds considerable value to our existing portfolio of leading security solutions. Our partnership sees us further cement our position as the market-leading security solutions distributor in the Middle East and Africa with the ability to deliver outstanding support to our customers and channel partners.”
“The Middle East region represents a substantial growth opportunity for Palo Alto Networks,” said Ercan Aydin, Director of Emerging Markets, Palo Alto Networks. “We are pleased to work with Westcon Middle East to win in these markets.”
