Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 33 | Page 8

NEWS
A10 Networks demonstrates commitment to channel with A10 Affinity Partner Virtual Summit 2020

A10 Networks has announced that it has successfully hosted its A10 Affinity Partner Virtual Summit 2020 . The event saw attendance of 350 channel partner executives across the EMEA and SAARC regions .

“ Our partners and distributors are a key and valued part of the A10 operation . Hosting the virtual summit is in line with our continuing ambition to clearly define , differentiate and communicate our evolving proposition as a leader in cybersecurity and to unequivocally demonstrate the business value of being an Affinity channel partner . We ’ re dedicated to strengthening and expanding our channel organisation and ensuring that all current and future partners , as leaders in the marketplace , are emboldened to sell A10 products and solutions and enabled to grow their customer base with the best possible resources and support . Because when our partners succeed , we succeed ,” said Ehab Halablab , Regional Channel Manager – MEA at A10 Networks .
This year ’ s Affinity Partner Virtual Summit was created to deliver an unmissable experience for all A10 partners , one which reflected the company ’ s ongoing focus and commitment to the growing network . The packed two half-day virtual summit brought partners fully up to speed with what ’ s been happening at A10 Networks since the start of 2020 . Attendees had an opportunity to hear from the company ’ s top executive team .
Dimension Data to provide Incident Response Remediation assistance free to UAE hospitals

Dimension Data , an African-born global systems integrator and managed services provider , is offering Incident Response Remediation assistance at no cost to UAE hospitals combatting the pandemic following a significant spike in COVID-19 themed cyberattacks on the healthcare sector .

Dimension Data ’ s service will enable affected UAE hospitals to rapidly restore operations after a successful cyberattack and thus continue to deliver critical services to patients .
Public and private hospitals as well as acute care hospitals , urgent care clinics , community health centres and other emergency care settings , are all eligible to 40-hours of incident response support , at no cost , on the condition that they are directly providing care to COVID-19 patients .
“ The incredible rate at which the virus has spread has overwhelmed the healthcare sector . Dealing with the impact of the virus is challenging enough without the added complication of critical operations being derailed by cyberattacks ,” said Redouane Gaouar , Director Go-to-Market Practices and Strategic Partner Alliances at Dimension Data Middle East .
“ By offering our incident response service at no cost , our intention is to get frontline doctors and nurses as well as all supporting functions trying to work in a compromised hospital , back to saving lives as quickly as possible .”
Redouane Gaouar , Director Go-to-Market Practices and Strategic Partner Alliances at Dimension Data Middle East
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