Dubai based event kicks off the partnership and discusses plans and goals
Dubai, UAE, April x22, 2015 - Westcon Group Middle East, the leading value added distributors (VAD) for convergence, infrastructure, mobility, and security solutions in the MENA region, has signed a distribution agreement with Aruba Networks. The move is said to reinforce Westcon’s security solutions portfolio, with the addition of Aruba’s range of access management, network infrastructure and mobility application solutions.
In a partnership kick off event for partners and resellers, Westcon demonstrated its solutions portfolio and discussed its roadmap, and strategy for Aruba Networks. “Westcon have built a strong security portfolio over the years. However with the changing environment of the mobile workspace, there was a gap, and that was providing that secure mobile access. By partnering with Aruba, we think we’ve significantly bridged the gap and by partnering with the eco-system vendors as well, we have some great solutions now,” said Steve Lockie, Group Managing Director at Westcon. “There is more opportunity for the resellers to now sell to the new mobile environments with very secure and integrated offerings, right down to the mobile devices. I strongly believe Aruba is going to be a significant opportunity for our resellers in the region.”
Westcon offers a wide range of best-in-class products, services and solutions from some of the world's leading network solution vendors and has over the years built a formidable portfolio of products that are fully interoperable and complement each other. Through the new distribution agreement with Aruba Networks, Westcon has significantly grown its distribution portfolio to cater to a range of partner and customer demands.
“Aruba has some strong products lined up for release in the near future. While the demand for mobile devices and tablets is rising, we are still at the beginning of the growth trajectory, and I believe there is massive opportunity for us in this sector,” said Osama Alhaj-Issa, Channel Director, Middle East and Turkey at Aruba. “Westcon has moved at the right time to bridge this gap, and with this partnership there is a big role we will play together and serve the mobility market.
Westcon Group Middle East comprises of Westcon Middle East & Comstor Middle East and is a part of the Westcon Group's global footprint. The group operates in 60 countries and ships to 170 countries around the world.
