Alternative Technology, Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement with Email Security Leader IronPort Systems.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Alternative Technology, Inc., the leading specialty distributor for 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. , today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with IronPort Systems, Inc., a leader in email security solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Alternative Technology will distribute the full line of IronPort email security appliances Security appliances protect computer networks from unwanted data traffic, intruders, email spam, enforce policies, and may also be used to create and manage VPNs. There are a number of types of security appliances. , effective February 1, 2005. The distribution agreement is expected to strengthen Alternative's existing position in the security arena, while enabling resellers to deliver an even more robust solution to alleviate customers' most pressing email security concerns. "We are very pleased to add IronPort to our already robust solution offering," said William Botti Raphael Jose Botti (born February 23, 1981) simply known as Botti, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He plays as a midfilder for Vissel Kobe. Botti is a hard-working and talented player who may not get on the scoresheet too often – just 14 times in his five years , president and COO at Alternative Technology. "We are continually looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. new products and services that allow our resellers to increase their GP per sales call while providing their end users with significant value. The IronPort email security appliance is exactly that kind of solution." The IronPort email security appliances address the issues corporations and ISPs face by incorporating preventive and reactive security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security to email security. Built on IronPort's proprietary Message Transfer Agent The store and forward capability in a messaging system. See messaging system. (messaging) Message Transfer Agent - (MTA, Mail Transfer Agent) Any program responsible for delivering e-mail messages. (MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. ), the IronPort C-Series delivers a wide variety of important email security functions such as Virus Filtering, preventative Outbreak Filters, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus and Content Scanning. "IronPort has a proven track record of channel success, and in an effort to continue our success, we have partnered with Alternative Technology," said Jim Hyman, director of channels for IronPort Systems. "This agreement will provide our VARs with an expanded support mechanism, thus enabling them to better meet customers' needs. We are excited about the opportunity this presents to our entire channel network." About IronPort Systems IronPort Systems is the leading email security provider for organizations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000. The company has developed a family of email security appliances, the IronPort CSeries(TM), that offer breakthrough performance, unprecedented ease of use and reduced total cost of ownership. IronPort is driving new standards and providing innovative products for those faced with the monumental task of managing, protecting, and growing mission-critical email systems. For more information on IronPort products and services, visit: http://www.ironport.com. About Alternative Technology Alternative Technology, Inc. is the leading specialty distributor for value-added resellers targeting thin-client/server-based computing, Infrastructure/Edge, Security and Management. Dedicated to selling its products and services through the VAR channel, Alternative Technology is recognized with recent awards from Inc. 500 (America's fastest-growing companies) and VARBusiness (top 25 distributors). Alternative Technology is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado Englewood is a city in Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA. As of 2005, the city is estimated to have a total population of 32,350.[5] It is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. , and has offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Carlsbad, California Carlsbad is a coastal resort-town in northern San Diego County, California. According to the state Department of Finance, the city had a total population of 90,271 in 2003. ; and Mississauga, Canada. For more information, go to: www.AltTech.com, email sales@AltTech.com, or call toll-free: 800-544-7674 (USA), or 866-240-9991 (Canada). |
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