SOURCE: Napera Networks

 

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - September 5, 2008) - Napera Networks (www.napera.com), a company dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises succeed at network security, today announced a new partnership with PowerBit Security (www.powerbit.se), a leading distributor of security and networking products. Through this new alliance, Napera will roll out its partner program in Sweden and work with PowerBit to provide network access control products and services to the region's small and medium enterprises. Napera complements PowerBit's current portfolio of network and security products, enabling its partners to deliver comprehensive solutions to their customers.

"PowerBit's focus on network security and identity enforcement is a perfect match for Napera, and we are excited to be working with PowerBit to deliver strong solutions and services to partners and customers in Sweden," said Pierre Blom, EMEA regional vice president, Napera Networks.

Napera recently launched its first product, the Napera N24, a network access control solution that includes a switch-based appliance and integrated Web-based management service. The Napera N24 combines device health, identity enforcement, and guest access in a single easy-to-use and manage solution. Napera's line of integrated products and Web services enable companies to deploy wireless networking, guest access, and worker mobility programs while keeping the corporate network safe and secure.

"With small and medium-sized enterprises comprising over 90 percent of Sweden's business environment, there is continued need for solutions that are tailor built for these companies, like Napera," said Anders Jaggi, Founder, President & CEO of PowerBit Security."The Napera solution addresses an immediate customer need for greater network control and security, and it does so easily and affordably, while integrating with existing infrastructure and other security products, including Microsoft Network Access Protection (NAP)."

Partners find the Napera solution an ideal add-on sale to related products, such as firewalls, wireless access points, anti-malware solutions, Windows Vista upgrades, and remote access VPNs, as well as an easy product to include in broader services around security infrastructure, laptop security, or network access control. The Napera N24 leverages Microsoft Network Access Protection protocols and works with nearly all anti-malware solutions on the market today. In addition, Napera offers partners a relatively quick sell with opportunities for future add-on units, with the Napera N24S expansion appliance, and other to-be-released Napera products.

Founded by former executives from WatchGuard, Microsoft and other networking companies, Napera is delivering on an aggressive product roadmap to provide partners with a complete portfolio of complementary products and services for the SME market. In addition, every partner is backed by expert technical, sales training, and marketing guidance. Additional incentives including volume rebates and discounts, deal registration, lead referrals, as well as marketing development and matching funds that are rewarded based on sales volume and go-to-market plans.

Interested channel partners can receive information online about the Napera Advantage Partner Program at www.napera.com/partners.html or by sending email to sales@napera.com. Swedish-based partners are encouraged to contact PowerBit directly at info@powerbit.se.

About PowerBit Security

PowerBit Security levererar produkter från världens ledande tillverkare inom IT-säkerhet och data/tele-kommunikation. Vårt teknikstöd med utbildning och rådgivning till kunder och återförsäljare borgar för trygga lösningar till kunderna. Försäljning till slutkund sker enbart genom vårt återförsäljarnät. Vi hjälper gärna kunder med förslag på lösningar och lämplig återförsäljare i Ert område. www.powerbit.se

About Napera

Napera Networks helps small and medium-sized enterprises succeed at network security in this era of mobile computing. Napera offers a line of integrated network access control products and Web services that ensure only healthy computers and authorized users access the network. With Napera, IT professionals can confidently allow worker mobility, wireless networking, and guest Internet and printer access, while keeping the network safe and secure. Napera is the only network access control solution that is purpose-built for the SME with enterprise-class performance and security. For more information, go to www.napera.com.

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