Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 49 | Page 6

NEWS
Time To Reply Ltd signs strategic distribution agreement with VAD Technologies
Mario M . Veljovic , General Manager , VAD Technologies

Time To Reply Ltd has signed a distribution agreement with Dubaibased VAD Technologies , as the first step in the fast tracking of a strategic partnership to sell the vendor ’ s Business Email Analytics products across a select range of countries .

“ The purpose of this deal with VAD , one of the largest distributors of IT and technology services in the Middle East , is to drive sales of Time To Reply software within Saudi Arabia , United Arab Emirates , Kuwait , Bahrain , Qatar , Oman , Egypt , Lebanon and Jordan . We ’ re excited to be working closely with VAD , having looked thoroughly in the region for a partner with the right reseller network and complementary products in their portfolio ,” said Howard Moodycliffe , CEO , Time To Reply .
Mario M . Veljovic , General Manager , VAD Technologies , said : “ Email communication continues to grow at extraordinary rates and – despite new technologies entering this space – it is here to stay as the preferred method of communication . Businesses in all industry verticals across the Middle East will benefit from Time To Reply ’ s easy-to-deploy solutions and can achieve quick return of investment ( ROI ). VAD over the recent years has built a comprehensive product and solutions portfolio to cater to the growing demand of efficient communication management using AI empowered technologies . Time To Reply fits perfectly into our offering and our partner ecosystem is looking for this type of solution .”
NetWitness launches new partner programme to improve opportunities for resellers , distributors and MSSPs

NetWitness , an RSA business and trusted provider of cybersecurity technologies and incident response services , has unveiled a new Partner Programme designed to better meet the needs of its ecosystem of channel resellers , distributors and managed security service providers ( MSSPs ) working with enterprises around the globe . The new scheme is tailored for partners working to help their customers respond to and prepare for cyberthreats that are constantly growing in frequency , scale , and sophistication . Additionally , RSA and NetWitness veteran Corné van Rooij has been promoted to lead NetWitness ’ worldwide channel organisation .

The NetWitness Partner Programme provides partner organisations with improved and simplified operations and processes , a wider breadth of training and enablement , and enhanced partner marketing opportunities and resources .
In addition , the new programme puts a greater emphasis on education , so that partners can continue addressing the everevolving cybersecurity concerns of their enterprise customers .
“ Cybersecurity is a very dynamic field . As the needs and concerns of customers have progressed and become more advanced , we realised that there was an opportunity to revamp how we work with our partners so that we can continue providing the insight , visibility , and access that our customers require ,” said Dave Govan , Chief Revenue Officer , NetWitness .
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