Codework ALTIMATE victorious as Symantec name their Security Distributors of choice

Manchester, UK– 21 March 2011 - Codework ALTIMATE were today notified they have been successful in their bid to retain their rights to distribute the Symantec Enterprise Security portfolio.

Following a rigorous tender process that began in January with ten distributors, Codework ALTIMATE completed a written RFP, followed by a presentation to a senior board at the Symantec Head Office. Finally, a presentation of their 30, 60, 90 day plan sealed their bid and their place as a strategic Symantec distributor.

This Request for Proposal came as a result of a Symantec initiative to cut their previous number of distributors in order to streamline and inject value back in to the channel. The bid includes the rights to Symantec Data Loss Prevention, Control Compliance Suite as well as the recently acquired PGP.

Country Manager Divyesh Lakhani commented,
“We are delighted with today’s announcement and are eager to put in to practice the plans we presented. We have always seen great potential in the Symantec Enterprise security portfolio and invested long before this RFP was announced. For this reason, we are not beginning from a standing start and therefore have high hopes for Q1 FY12.”

QUOTE FROM SYMANTEC
Codework ALTIMATE are now a key player in the Security Distribution arena thanks to their dominant share in the Endpoint Management (Altiris) market. The Enterprise Security suites and Endpoint Management products form a strong security message that is sure to sit well with their partners and translate well to their customers.

About ALTIMATE Group
Through our resellers; we deliver leading software solutions, complete assistance and technical support, to the UK and Ireland markets. With a profound expertise in advanced computer technologies and commitment to building alliances with the world’s most respected software manufacturers, we know how to quickly respond to the demands of the relentlessly changing market environment. Our portfolio covers infrastructure management, security, internet restriction and reporting, encryption and data loss prevention.

ALTIMATE is a successful VAD operating in eight countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom and Ireland. It has a network of over 2500 value added resellers, integrators and ISV partners. Established in 1994 under the name of DISTRILOGIE, ALTIMATE belongs to the financial holding company DCC quoted on the London and Irish Stock Exchanges.
For more information, please visit www.altimate-group.com

About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organisations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com

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