Dimension Data Expands Engagement with Cisco IronPort through Global Partner Agreement

Increased Collaboration Helps Clients Address Growing Web- and Email-based Security Threats

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dimension Data today announced that it has been named a Global Gold Cisco IronPort Value Added Reseller. Dimension Data is able to provide organizations around the globe with consistent implementation and support of Cisco IronPort’s powerful Email and Web Security solutions, as part of an overall security strategy.

“Dimension Data’s global footprint, logistics capabilities and technology and services skills add tremendous value to Cisco IronPort’s technology in addressing web and email based threats.”

The complexity of spam attacks and the volume of Web-based malware continue to rise, wreaking havoc on vulnerable networks. Cisco IronPort’s Email and Web Security appliances address the issues faced by both large and small organizations by combining powerful performance and accuracy using preventive and reactive security measures.

“This certification marks yet another milestone in the ever-expanding relationship between Dimension Data and Cisco, and demonstrates our shared commitment to deliver the industry’s best IT solutions and services to organizations,” said Mark Rizzo, Cisco’s Partner Executive for Dimension Data Americas. “Our joint clients can now attain air-tight email and Web security, with the added benefit of Dimension Data’s service and support. Ultimately, this combination provides clients with powerful, complete protection against modern security threats.”

Susan Don, Cisco’s director of Security Channels said, “Dimension Data’s global footprint, logistics capabilities and technology and services skills add tremendous value to Cisco IronPort’s technology in addressing web and email based threats.”

“To most effectively defend its information and systems, organizations need an adaptable, multi-layered defensive strategy that encompasses all components of the IT environment,” said Jere Brown, chief executive officer, Dimension Data Americas. “Our Cisco partnership ensures we continue to support the full lifecycle of our clients’ security projects – from assessment and planning, through architecture implementation and managed services. As Cisco’s largest systems integrator, we are proud to include Cisco IronPort’s offerings in our portfolio of innovative technologies and services.”

Web-based threats have become the primary way of stealing confidential data and infecting computers. Brown continues, “Increased adoption of Web- and cloud-based applications, along with the proliferation of consumer devices in the enterprise, presents new security challenges amidst an already complicated threat landscape. With the addition of Cisco IronPort’s offerings to our multi-layered security approach, Dimension Data provides organizations with the comprehensive defensive strategy required to successfully battle today’s complex threats.”

Cisco IronPort is a leading provider of anti-spam, anti-virus and anti-spyware appliances for organizations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000. Cisco IronPort appliances utilize SenderBase®, the world's largest email and Web threat-detection network and database. Cisco IronPort products are innovative and easy-to-use, providing breakthrough performance and playing a mission-critical role in a company's network infrastructure. To learn more about Cisco IronPort products and services, please visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/security

About Dimension Data

Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT), a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, converged communications, security, data center and storage, Microsoft and contact center technologies, and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customized client solutions. www.dimensiondata.com