IT security and Internet technology solutions distributor ComputerLinks has penned an agreement with smartphone security company, Mobile Active Defense (MAD). The agreement, covering the UK and Ireland, makes MAD’s Mobile Enterprise Compliance and Security Server (MECS) solution available for channel partners.
Financial services firm JP Morgan Global expects over 650 million smartphones to be sold in 2012 alone and research from analyst house Ovum predicts that by 2016 there will be more than 235 million tablets in circulation. With this level of growth and the trend towards BYOD, organisations need to take steps to secure and manage these assets effectively.
MECS is a security management solution that locks down enterprise mobile devices and ensures regulatory compliance.
"Having thoroughly researched the mobile device management (MDM) and protection market, we found that MAD’s focus on security really set them apart from other players," said David Ellis, director of new technology and services at ComputerLinks (pictured). "We were also very impressed with their true channel-centric approach. It’s clear that this is a very hot area and one that we know our partners are looking to address for their customers. We are very excited by this new relationship."
The agreement forms a key part of ComputerLinks’ next generation datacentre strategy, which is designed to support channel partners as they work with datacentre and IT managers to understand and consider an emerging and potentially complex technology landscape. Alongside other innovative technology vendors including Aerohive and Ericom, the agreement with MAD will enable the channel to embrace the changing role of the datacentre and deliver secure, mobile access to any application, irrespective of the device it is to be used on.
Austin Wright, MAD’s director of business development, EMEA, said: "Customers are now demanding enterprise-class security for their smartphones, iPads and tablet devices when connecting to the corporate network. MAD’s smart device security platform combined with ComputerLinks’ leading position in the UK and Irish market is a critical partnership that will enable us to expand our customer reach while adding new business opportunities for ComputerLinks’ channel partners."
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