GEC NEWS WIRECheck Point® Software Technologies Ltd. has announce the appointment of TechBridge MEA as its authorized Channel Value Added Distributor for the GCC region. This strategic partnership is set to enhance Check Point’s regional presence and expand TechBridge’s portfolio with advanced cybersecurity solutions.
The appointment comes at a crucial time, as the region experiences an 18 percent year-over-year increase in cyberattacks, according to Check Point Research’s cyber-attack trends report for Q2 2024. This surge highlights the urgent need for advanced security solutions. Check Point’s AI-powered Infinity Platform, which includes Check Point Harmony, Check Point CloudGuard, Check Point Quantum and Infinity Platform Services, provides enterprise-grade security across data centers, networks, clouds, branch offices and remote users with unified management. TechBridge’s regional expertise and localized support will accelerate the adoption of these cutting-edge technologies, ensuring comprehensive protection for businesses of all sizes.
Prashant Menon, Channel Leader, UAE at Check Point Software Technologies, said, “As Check Point continues to invest and expand in the region, enhancing our partner ecosystem is crucial to meeting the rising demand for our solutions. TechBridge MEA brings significant value with its localized and tailored enablement methods, quick on-ground support for new partners and innovative marketing strategies. This partnership with TechBridge will expand our reach across the region and enhance our efforts to deliver advanced, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions that address the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes.”
TechBridge will leverage Check Point’s most comprehensive, consolidated, and collaborative cybersecurity platform to provide organizations across the UAE and the broader GCC region with robust protection against an evolving threat landscape. TechBridge will activate new partners, enable them on the Check Point stack and support channel partners with demonstrations and proof-of-concept initiatives. With its deep expertise and long-standing association with Check Point in other regions, TechBridge is well-positioned to drive the adoption of these advanced security technologies and deliver exceptional value to businesses in the region.
“Working with Check Point Software Technologies is a tremendous opportunity for TechBridge in MEA, having already demonstrated our capabilities and drive through our Central Asian business”, said Steve Lockie, Managing Director of TechBridge.
