WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security Innovation, a cybersecurity provider and leader in the 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Training, announced today it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) – a Fortune 100 company that delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Under the terms of the agreement Ingram Micro serves as Security Innovation’s exclusive distributor in the United States, supporting its entire portfolio of industry-leading security training solutions and professional services.
“Security Innovation is a key alliance for Ingram Micro’s market-leading security business, and expands upon our specialized training and professional services offerings,” said Eric Kohl, executive director, Advanced Solutions, Ingram Micro U.S. “We are pleased to offer award-winning security awareness and application security training solutions to our channel partners in the U.S. and look forward to building our relationship with Security Innovation.”
The move to leverage one of the leading distributor networks is vital for Security Innovation in expanding its channel operations. “Our Ingram Micro distribution agreement will contribute significantly to the growth of our partner community here in the U.S.,” said Greg Smith, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Security Innovation. “This strategic agreement is key for us in maximizing our channel strategy by forging new relationships while realizing the full potential of our existing partnerships in collaboration with the Ingram Micro team.”
Ingram Micro will also assist Security Innovation in improving their Partner Program efficiencies and productivity through partner training, onboarding and enablement programs, while managing distribution fulfillment for existing partners and supporting partner recruitment efforts in the region. In return, Security Innovation’s training and professional services will accelerate Ingram Micro’s efforts around managed security services and bring more value and technical expertise to channel partners.
About Security Innovation
Since 2002, Security Innovation has been the trusted partner for cybersecurity risk analysis, mitigation and security training for the world’s leading companies, including Microsoft, Sony, GM, Disney, Google and Dell. Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for the second year in a row, Security Innovation is dedicated to securing and protecting sensitive data in the most challenging environments - automobiles, desktops, web applications, mobile devices and in the cloud. Security Innovation is privately held and headquartered in Wilmington, MA USA. For more information, visit www.securityinnovation.com.
