Westcon Group Extends Relationship With Juniper Networks, Targets
Enterprise Markets in Both Convergence and Security
Westcon Convergence and Noxs Now Have Access to Juniper's
High-Performance Networking Solutions, Strengthening Offering to
Enterprise
TARRYTOWN, NY--(Marketwire - February 19, 2008) - Westcon Group, Inc.
(www.westcongroup.com), the leading specialty distributor in
networking, convergence, security and mobility, announced an extended
agreement with Juniper Networks, the leader in high-performance
networking, to distribute its high-performance network infrastructure
solutions.
Westcon Group is now able to offer Juniper's infrastructure and
security products throughout its European geographies -- the
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Ireland, Austria, Italy and
the UK -- and is able to deliver a robust value proposition to
customers focused on networking and convergence through its Westcon
Convergence business practice. Previously, only Westcon Group's Noxs
business practice carried Juniper's security solutions to mainland
Europe.
In 2007, Westcon Group's Noxs business practice received Juniper's
EMEA Distributor of the Year award at the manufacturer's partner
conference in Alicante, Spain, where the distributor was recognized
as having helped Juniper achieve "customer-centric, qualitative
success," while developing the manufacturer's geographical reach.
Barry Shakespeare, Executive Vice-President of Westcon Group Europe,
commented: "We are very pleased to extend our relationship with
Juniper with the addition of both Westcon Convergence and Noxs as
distribution partners in the UK, and the strengthening of our Juniper
partnership in mainland Europe with the addition of Westcon
Convergence to our existing Noxs relationship. This is an important
development as we continue to work with our customers to exploit
opportunities in the enterprise networking and security markets
across our key geographies."
Reseller partners of Westcon Convergence and Noxs now have access to
Juniper's best-in-class enterprise high-performance network
infrastructure solutions, including Ethernet switches, routers, and
security products.
"Westcon Group has a highly developed network of enterprise-focused
resellers in the UK who will appreciate the flexibility and
performance of Juniper's best-in-class solutions," commented David
Small, Vice President of Channel Sales, EMEA Juniper Networks, Inc.
"When you combine the strength of Juniper's high-performance network
infrastructure solutions with the comprehensive support offered
through Westcon and Noxs, it spells greater opportunity for us across
the board."
"This agreement is very good news for Westcon's enterprise reseller
base," added Frederic Dupont, Director of Network Services of
Heverlee, Belgium-based Telindus NV. "Westcon Group is the only
global value added distributor offering security, networking and
convergence skills and expertise which, when combined with their
advanced support offering and technology focused programmes
ConvergencePoint and SecurityPoint, adds significant value to the
channel."
About Westcon Group
Westcon Group, Inc. is the leading specialty distributor in
networking, security, mobility and convergence for leading technology
vendors, including Juniper, Cisco, Nortel and Avaya, Inc. Through its
Westcon, Comstor, and Noxs business practices, Westcon Group sells
products and services to resellers, systems integrators and service
providers. Westcon Group has particular expertise in the convergence
of voice, data and video applications and technologies, including
voice-over Internet protocol, or VoIP, security for networking and
communications systems, remote access, Internet and e-business,
virtual private networks, videoconferencing and wireless
connectivity. For more information, visit www.westcongroup.com.
Juniper Networks and the Juniper Networks logo are registered
trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. All other trademarks, service marks, registered
trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their
respective owners.
Contact:
Jeffrey Touzeau
Westcon Group, Inc.
+1 (914) 829-7388
Jeff.Touzeau@westcon.com
