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08-02-08 16:43
DATASOLUTIONS APPOINTED AS WEBSENSE DISTRIBUTOR IN IRELAND
Press release
30 January 2008
DataSolutions, Ireland?s leading value-add IT distributor, today announced that it has been appointed as a Websense distributor in Ireland. The appointment of DataSolutions is a strategic decision to strengthen Websense distribution throughout Ireland.
DataSolutions joins the new Websense global channel partner program launched in January 2008. Combining elements from both the Websense and former SurfControl worldwide partner schemes, this unified program will serve to expand and increase distribution of Websense?s security products. DataSolutions has been the sole Irish distributor for SurfControl?s internet threat protection products for five years. In addition to its sales track record, Data Solutions? technical acumen and knowledge of former SurfControl products give it a strong position within the Websense distribution network in Ireland.
Websense is a global leader in integrated Web, messaging and data protection technologies. Through the acquisition of SurfControl, Websense has augmented its product portfolio with email security on-network, with a hosted option for both email and web security. Websense products now include a complete set of web security, messaging security and data loss prevention solutions, tailored to meet the specific requirements of small, medium and enterprise-sized businesses.
Pat Dunne, senior director UK and Ireland, Websense, said, ?Strong distribution partners are pivotal to Websense?s continued success and growth. DataSolutions? commitment to its partners and diligent focus on delivering a knowledgeable and proactive channel will help ensure our mutual success and build a rewarding partnership.?
Michael O?Hara, managing director, DataSolutions, said, ?Partnering with Websense is a perfect fit for Data Solutions. Our experience in developing sales channels for security products in Ireland, coupled with our in-depth knowledge of SurfControl, put us in a perfect position to develop the new Websense unified channel in Ireland.?
About DataSolutions
DataSolutions has been supplying the Irish IT industry with world leading technology products and services since 1991. Today the company has built upon its success as a distributor of data communications products and has evolved to become the leading trade-only 'Value Add' distributor of Managed Application Delivery solutions and services in Ireland. DataSolutions portfolio encompasses four categories that specifically address the many problems associated with the management and delivery of applications to enterprise users: Infrastructure Management, IT Security, Server Based Computing and Virtualisation. The success of DataSolutions since its formation is due both to the company's recognition of the need to keep up with the ever-changing demands and challenges of today's technological world and the company's continuous commitment to provide leading technologies. Their solutions are offered through a nationwide network of top class IT industry partners who they have been supplying since 1991. Learn more at www.datasolutions.ie
About Websense
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in integrated Web, messaging and data protection technologies, provides Essential Information Protection? for more than 42 million employees at more than 50,000 organisations worldwide. Distributed through its global network of channel partners, Websense software and hosted security solutions help organisations block malicious code, prevent the loss of confidential information and enforce Internet use and security policies. For more information, visit www.websense.com
For further information, please contact:
Sean Walsh
Comit Communications & Marketing (for DataSolutions)
Tel: 01 2157673
Email: swalsh@comitmarketing.com