COMPUTERLINKS to Distribute Blue Coat Solutions in North America.

Computerlinks Set to Expand North American Channels for Blue Coat Family of Appliances and Client-based Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas -- Computerlinks North America, a specialist distributor of Internet technology solutions, with offices across Europe, North America and Asia, today announced an agreement with Blue Coat Systems, Inc., a leader in WAN Application Delivery and Secure Web Gateway. Blue Coat has awarded Computerlinks the status of Premier Service Partner (PSP), having recognized Computerlinks outstanding technical expertise and ability to offer significant added value to Blue Coat sales. Computerlinks has developed a world-class RMA service, providing on-site support and enhanced advance replacement services.

"Since Blue Coat uniquely combines Secure Web Gateway technology with application acceleration and WAN optimization, we found that we needed a distribution partner who shared our complete vision and could work with us on global deals," said Kevin Biggs, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, at Blue Coat. "Computerlinks is truly integrated on a global scale which allows our reseller partners to work with them locally, giving a single point of contact, while relying on them to provide global deployment and support services for their customers."

As the North American Premier Service Partner, Computerlinks will deliver comprehensive distribution and sales support services for Blue Coat deals, with worldwide coordination during every stage of sales and delivery. Computerlinks provides hardware and software support, testing and auditing, installation and training. Key services for Blue Coat include the following.

* Front Line Support

* Training and Advanced Technical Certification

* Professional Services 

* Pre-Sales Technical Assistance by Onsite Sales Engineers

* Evaluation Unit Delivery and Support

"In reviewing their North American channel program, Blue Coat recognized that it needed the type of value add that Computerlinks is providing for them in Europe," said Russell Zientek, CEO of Computerlinks of North America. "Computerlinks North America is happy to be able to provide Blue Coat with the level of support services, technical expertise, product knowledge, and evaluation program support that is needed to revitalize their channels in North America."

From the inception of the Blue Coat North American relationship, Computerlinks has delivered this depth and breadth of service. The PSP Distribution adds another level of high-quality services to support BlueCoat's expansion in the NA channel. With the largest evaluation pool and the deepest resource for onsite technical service and support, Computerlinks will deliver the superior customer and channel RMA services to elevate Blue Coat's NA presence to equal its stature and reputation in Europe.

About Blue Coat Premier Service Partner Program (PSP)

Blue Coat Systems' Partner Programs are a customized set of programs dedicated to the development and promotion of partner solutions and services. We offer programs for both Channel Partners and Technology Partners. All of our Partners benefit from collaborative activities including co-marketing initiatives, education, technical tools, and cooperative sales planning. Our flexible Partner Programs and resources allow you to choose the style of commitment with that best suits your business needs.

About Blue Coat Systems

Blue Coat secures Web communications and accelerates business applications across the distributed enterprise. Blue Coat's family of appliances and client-based solutions -- deployed in branch offices, Internet gateways, end points, and data centers -- provide intelligent points of policy-based control enabling IT organizations to optimize security and accelerate performance between users and applications. Blue Coat has installed more than 40,000 appliances worldwide and is ranked #1 by IDC in the Secure Content and Application Delivery market. Blue Coat is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and can be reached at [phone] or http://www.bluecoat.com.

About Computerlinks North America and Computer Links AG

With headquarters in Austin, Texas - Computerlinks North America, Inc. has brought its value added distribution model from Europe to the US market. The Computerlinks product portfolio is geared to the growing needs of customers for security in the field of ever more complex, global IT structures. The essence of the model necessitates full partnership with suppliers and resellers. On behalf of ISV's this means helping them build their channels and expand their markets. For resellers, it means providing a full range of technical support, joint marketing and sales activities all held together by highly personalized account management. The North American division continues the strategy of geographic expansion into profitable markets while allowing the parent company to accommodate the need of a number of vendors who wish to be represented in North America. Computerlinks AG is listed on the Regulated Market, Prime Standard. Further information can be obtained by calling [phone] or via the Internet at www.computerlinks.com. Email can be sent to [e-mail].

Computerlinks AG, with branches in 11 European Countries, Dubai, Australia, Canada and the US, is the leading value added distributor in Europe for international manufacturers in information technology (IT) who are all market leaders in their fields. Computerlinks companies are located in Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Hungary, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Austria.

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