Blue Coat and EMW FZ LLC teams up in distribution deal

Published March 22nd, 2009 - 12:31 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Blue Coat and EMW FZ LLC teams up in distribution deal
 
Blue Coat Systems announced today that it has signed a new distribution agreement with EMW FZ LLC, one of the top System Integrators in the Middle East. Under the agreement, EMW FZ LLC will distribute Blue Coat security products and applications including WAN Optimization, Secure Web Gateway, Application Performance Monitoring and Business Application in the Middle East and Africa region.
 
The agreement with EMW FZ LLC highlights Blue Coat’s commitment to grow its regional channel network in response to the increasing demand for its market-leading WAN optimization technologies and business appliances, which help IT directors, lower total cost of ownership, improve operational efficiency and increase end-user productivity.
 
“We are very pleased to partner with EMW FZ LLC,” said Nidal Taha, regional director for the Middle East at Blue Coat Systems. “Blue Coat has one of the best track records in identifying and successfully bringing to market next generation IT solutions. Together, we will bring the full power of our technology to its resellers and their customers.”
 
EMW was founded in 1995 in Herndon, Virginia U.S.A. by engineers and managers who formerly held senior positions in well-known telecommunications and information technology companies. In 2003, EMW FZ LLC has commenced operations in the UAE to capitalize on the available opportunities in the region. In Middle East, the company specializes in end-to-end infrastructure and business enablers. EMW FZ LLC provides excellence in Systems Integration and Technical Services in the fields of Information Technology, Networks and Telecommunications to Commercial, Government, and International organizations worldwide using a Customer-First attitude.
 
“We only select best-of-breed solutions and work with companies who enhance our solution portfolio. Blue Coat has a long history of providing quality, innovative robust solutions which will make them an attractive proposition to our customers.” said Serjios EL-Hage, the CEO of EMW FZ LLC.