Alternative Technology, Inc. Adds WatchGuard to Its Security Product Line.Business Editors DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2002 Alternative Technology, Inc., a premier value-add distributor, announced the addition of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. to its security product line. WatchGuard is a recognized leader in the security market, serving customers since 1996. As a solution provider at the distributor level, Alternative Technology, Inc. (AltTech) will offer WatchGuard's products and services to U.S and Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. customers. AltTech will also introduce and train resellers on the WatchGuard solution through conference calls and sales trainings across the U.S. and Canada. Resellers can call toll-free at 800-544-7674 U.S. or toll-free at 866-240-9991 Canada for more information. "We carry only a handful of quality products within each product category to insure Insure can mean:
Botti is a hard-working and talented player who may not get on the scoresheet too often – just 14 times in his five years , Vice President of Business Development. "We have eliminated the pain many resellers experience when evaluating products. Resellers can be assured that each product has been thoroughly reviewed by our executive team and received the Alternative Technology seal of approval, including WatchGuard." Thousands of resellers across the U.S. and Canada have already discovered the value AltTech brings to their businesses. Every AltTech account manager will receive extensive WatchGuard training, enabling them to answer questions that resellers and their customers may have. AltTech works hand in hand with resellers to create product and support packages that will offer long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. solutions for end users. "Alternative's impressive customer base, proven experience, sales savvy and in-depth security knowledge make the company an ideal WatchGuard distributor," said Gary Franza, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. "Alternative's technical resources and expertise in selling enterprise solutions make them a great addition to our distribution base." Resellers can also take advantage of an exclusive "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" promotion available only through AltTech between May 7 - 31, 2002. This program entitles all resellers to one free Mobile User VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. (WG3606) - valued at $275 - every time they purchase a Firebox 700 (WG30700). For more information, call AltTech toll-free at 800-544-7674 in the U.S. or toll-free at 866-240-9991 in Canada. About Alternative Technology Inc. AltTech is a leading distributor in Thin-Client, Server-Based Computing Refers to applications that run in a server. Also known as "thin client computing," it may refer to a browser-based environment that uses a Web browser as the client with all applications running on a Web server on the Internet or in an intranet on the LAN. , Quality of Service, Security, Wireless, and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). product solutions. AltTech also offers a variety of pre- pre- word element [L.], before (in time or space). pre- pref. 1. Earlier; before; prior to: prenatal. 2. and post-sale support packages to its resellers. Dedicated to the channel, AltTech sells only to value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. . Its customer base ranges from some of the largest enterprise solution providers in the country to smaller, niche-focused solution providers. As a value-added distributor, AltTech partners with resellers to provide them with highly specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. product solutions and support packages to meeth the needs of the most demanding end users. For more information go to www.AltTech.com, email us at Sales@AltTech.com, or call at 800-544-7674. About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WatchGuard (Nasdaq: WGRD) is a leading provider of dynamic, comprehensive Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. solutions designed to protect enterprises that use the Internet for e-business and secure communications. The Company is a pioneer in the creation of the plug-and-play Internet security appliance, the Firebox, and server security software. The Company's innovative LiveSecurity Service enables organizations and users to keep their security systems up to date, and its ServerLock and AppLock/Web software provide server content and application security to protect critical data and services against unauthorized or unintentional access or manipulation. For more information, please call 206-521-8340 or visit www.watchguard.com. |
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