Comguard to distribute security solutions from WinMagic in the Middle East region

Press release

Published October 11th, 2012 - 05:12 GMT

Ajay Singh Chauhan, CEO, Comguard and Spectrum Group

Comguard, a part of Spectrum Group of Companies and a leading value added distributor of global networking and security products across Middle East North Africa region, today announced that it has been appointed as the authorised distributor by leading data security provider, WinMagic Inc., for the Middle East region. The appointment will strengthen WinMagic’s presence and further promote its suite of encryption solutions in the fast-growing Middle East market.

WinMagic provides the world’s most secure, manageable and easy-to–use data encryption solutions and develops full-disk encryption software. WinMagic’s Secure Doc data encryption and security solutions protect sensitive data stored on desktops, servers as well as portable media such as laptops and removable media including USB thumb drives and CD/DVDs.

“WinMagic recognizes the Middle East region an important, growing market and we are pleased to be working with Comguard to help develop and grow our business. As a new entrant into the region we are going to rely on Comguard’s strengths and expertise to assist us in gaining market share,” said Iain Airey, Director, EMEA Sales at WinMagic Inc. “Comguard’s extensive channel relationships and growing customer base, particularly in the enterprise market represent an excellent opportunity for WinMagic’s enterprise class data security solutions.”

Commenting on the partnership Ajay Singh Chauhan, CEO, Comguard and Spectrum Group said, “We are delighted to partner with WinMagic as the authorized distributor for the Middle East. WinMagic is a global leader in data encryption solutions and we are looking forward to help them in expanding their business in the region through our dedicated and sustained efforts”.

The distribution agreement with WinMagic authorises Comguard to distribute the wide range of enterprise class data security products and solutions from WinMagic across the Middle Eastregion including, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt among others.

WinMagic will be exhibiting with Comguard at Stand A1-20, Hall 1 during GITEX Technology Week 2012. Senior executives from the company will be present at its stand to meet with customers and partners at the event.

Background Information

ComGuard

ComGuard is a the leading Value added Distributor in the IT security space and has a reach across the Middle East and North Africa region. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Comguard is a part of Spectrum Group which is engaged in IT networking and security training, and consultancy. Hence, the biggest strength for Comguard is the skill sets which has made it one of the fastest growing Value added Distributor in the region and have been recognized by several awards from vendors and jury platforms. Industry recognition and awards have come ComGuard’s way for its discerning ability to provide value addition to product offerings while effectively helping customers to make most out of them. ComGuard has invested in its inherent strength in infrastructure, technical skills and customer service to create a niche for itself in the product distribution space.