Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 05 | Page 10

NEWS Kaspersky Lab introduces Secure Connection in Nigeria Kaspersky Lab has introduced Secure Connection in Nigeria, a solution for encrypting traffic on Windows and Mac computers. Based on VPN technology, it automatically enables encryption when the risk of data interception is most dangerous for the user, for example, when connecting to public Wi-Fi or using online banking. The unprotected, or poorly protected, transfer of data puts a person’s privacy, data and even their money at risk. Kaspersky Lab’s Secure Connection ensures reliable encryption of transmitted data and if the user forgets to enable it, the solution will display a reminder when it is most needed. Andrei Mochola, Head of Consumer Business at Kaspersky Lab said: “Traffic encryption is an essential component of digital protection, and we are now happy to provide it to all owners of Windows and Mac computers, and by the end of the year – to all mobile users as well.” Maximize Manufacturing Growth Secure Connection is provided on a freemium basis. The free version allows 200 MB of encrypted traffic per device per day with no limits on the number of devices. For an additional fee, users can get unlimited traffic for five devices.  Sophos awards six top performing MEA partners at ‘This is Next Gen’ event Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security presented awards to six of its top performing channel partners from the Middle East and Africa region at its EMEA Partner Conference. These awards were in recognition for their proactive approach and significant achievements in FY 17. Winners of the awards: 1. 2017 New Partner of the Year, NEEMEA – Batelco “We would like to congratulate our winning partners and extend our gratitude to all our partners for their continuous support and commitment in embracing our complete IT security value proposition and recognising the benefits of delivering our award-winning, simple-to- use security solutions to their customers,” commented Harish Chib, Vice President Middle East & Africa, Sophos. Manufacturers are under constant pressure to meet demanding timelines with little margin for error. Epicor solutions help you uncover potential production obstacles— as well as new growth opportunities—so you always know how your business stacks up. epicor.com | [email protected] | [phone]. 2017 Top Performer of the Year, NEEMEA – Obsequium 3. Top Regional Excellence Partner Middle East – Ansa Otomasyon Bilgisayar Muh. San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. 4. Discovery Partner Middle East – Entelyst 5. Top Regional Excellence Partner Africa – Datategra 6. Discovery Partner Africa – MTDS 10 INTELLIGENTCIO The event brought together key channel partners from around the EMEA region to discuss their market strategy and to plan how to add value to customers as threat experts. It also included workshops, networking sessions and meetings with Sophos experts where partners were advised and mentored about the threats in the region such as ransomware and how Sophos Intercept X, one of its fastest growing products, is used to combat these sophisticated cyberthreats.  www.intelligentcio.com www.intelligentcio.com Copyright ©2016 Epicor Software Corporation. All rights reserved. Epicor, the Epicor logo, and Grow Business, Not Software are trademarks of Epicor Software Corporation in the United States and certain other countries. INTELLIGENTCIO 11