FVC signs TippingPoint distribution agreement for Middle East & North Africa

As part of its drive to focus on its complete solutions in networking security, FVC is highlighting and promoting TippingPoint's IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems) at Gitex 2006. TippingPoint, is the leading provider of network-based intrusion prevention systems (IPS) for corporate enterprises, government agencies, service providers and academic institutions.

'TippingPoint has been pioneering the IPS market since it launched the first network-based intrusion prevention system in 2002, and continuously leads the industry by being first to market with innovative IPS features,' said K.S. Parag, Managing Director for FVC. 'With ever-increasing and sophisticated external threats to corporate networks, TippingPoint is the only intrusion prevention system to offer VoIP security, bandwidth management, Peer-to-Peer Protection, and default 'Recommended Settings' to accurately block malicious traffic automatically upon installation without tuning. Combined with FVC's expertise and resources, including support and training services, the partnership will enable VARs in the region to offer comprehensive security solutions to organisations in the region.'

Neeti Rodrigues, Regional Sales Director of TippingPoint for the GCC (excluding KSA) said,

'FVC's experience as one of the leading IT solution providers in the region will complement the growth we have already seen in Middle East and allow us to expand our presence in key territories around the region.'

Mohammed Ali, TippingPoint's Regional Sales Director for Saudi Arabia and Egypt agreed with Rodrigues. 'Saudi Arabia is a key market for us and we needed a partner who would not only help us to provide crucial technical support to our channel network but also work with their customers to provide the right solution to their needs. FVC has the expertise to provide both to existing and potential channel partners in the region.'

The TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is an in-line ASIC based hardware platform that proactively ensures organisations are protected against internal and external cyber attacks that may threaten their critical infrastructures. It provides Application Protection, Performance Protection and Infrastructure Protection at gigabit speeds through total packet inspection.

TippingPoint's full range of solutions will be made available to companies across Middle East through FVC's offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.