Pointsec signs Partnership Agreement for Gulf Market with Paramount Computer Systems
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, November 29, 2005 – Pointsec Mobile Technologies, the global leader and the provider of the de facto standard for enterprise security software for laptop and desk¬top PCs, PDAs and smartphones, today announced a partnership agreement with Paramount Computer Systems, a leading IT security company with presence in five local markets in the Gulf region.
The reseller agreement signed by the companies enables Paramount to offer Pointsec’s entire range of security solutions, complementing its extensive offering of professional security solutions. Working from the company’s offices in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, Paramount is a dedicated IT security company with customers across the Middle East. “Our customers are increasingly requiring strong data protection to address key mobile device security and corporate governance issues, and adding Pointsec’s solutions to our portfolio will greatly contribute to our abilites to fulfil these growing needs,” said Mr. Premchand Kurup, CEO of Paramount. “We believe Pointsec combines a superior product offering with the most dependable solution for client data protection, and this will certainly be a welcome addition for many of our customers.” Pointsec provides comprehensive authentication and encryption solutions for laptops, desktops, PDAs and smartphones, supporting all common operating systems. Pointsec’s encryption software ensures that all or selected parts of a hard drive’s data can be encrypted in real time and can only be accessed by an authenticated user. Pointsec is the worldwide de facto standard for mobile device security – with the most customers deployed, highest level of security certification, and an unmatched device support that includes laptops, PDAs, smartphones, and removable media. Pointsec’s solution provides protection for all stored data, automatically and transparent to the user. It is centrally managed, so that security policy changes can be effected without user intervention. “We are excited to add Paramount as a Pointsec reseller in the Middle East,” said Sascha Beyer, Managing Director, Pointsec Middle East & India. “Paramount has the expertise, customer base and the dedication to the IT security market that characterizes a successful Pointsec business partner.” For further information please contact: Sascha Beyer, Managing Director, Pointsec Middle East and India tel: +971 4 367 2194 or +971 50 457 0498, e-mail: sascha.beyer@pointsec.com Robert Egner, Vice President of Global Marketing, Pointsec tel: +1 708-479-3040/ +1 708-822-3045 , e-mail: robert.egner@pointsec.com