BlueCat Networks Partners with SEC DataCom to Deliver IPv6-Ready IP Address Management (IPAM) Solutions in Denmark
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 8, 2011 – BlueCat Networks, the IPAM Intelligence™ company, today announced a distribution agreement with SEC DataCom a/s, the leading value-added, knowledge-based distributor of IT security, storage, communications and industrial communications solutions in Denmark.
BlueCat Networks announced a December 8, 2011 distribution agreement with Denmark’s SEC DataCom a/s to have SEC DataCom distribute and support BlueCat’s IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions to its reseller network. The partnership addresses real-world challenges of managing IP-dependent initiatives such as virtualization, cloud computing, IPv6 migration and DNSSEC by providing appliance-based IPAM and integrated DNS/DHCP core services that promise scalability, improved security and reduced IT costs. SEC DataCom will offer presales, technical support and services for BlueCat products through its Technical Competence Centre and hotline, expanding BlueCat’s 100% channel-focused go-to-market reach in Denmark.
What will SEC DataCom provide as part of the distribution agreement with BlueCat Networks?
Under the agreement, SEC DataCom will distribute BlueCat Networks’ IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions to its network of certified resellers across Denmark and provide support and service for those products. SEC DataCom will offer presales, sales, marketing, training, certification, service and technical support elements, and specifically deliver support through its Technical Competence Centre and a telephone support hotline. The distributor will enable resellers to meet demand for IPAM and core network services that are IPv6-ready and scalable for cloud deployments, leveraging SEC DataCom’s channel services and knowledge-based distribution model.
Which network management problems does BlueCat’s IPAM solution aim to solve for organizations?
BlueCat’s IPAM solution targets challenges tied to IP-dependent initiatives such as virtualization and cloud computing, as well as major network transitions like IPv6 adoption and DNSSEC implementation. The appliance-based software provides centrally managed IPAM and tightly integrated DNS/DHCP core services to improve security, lower costs and increase IT efficiency. By offering a single pane of glass for managing IP assets and automated control over core services, the solution helps organizations simplify network management, support growth, and reduce operational complexity and costs.
What attributes of BlueCat Networks influenced SEC DataCom’s decision to select them as a vendor?
SEC DataCom cited the strength of BlueCat’s technology and its reputation among European channel partners for being easy to do business with as key selection factors. BlueCat had been rated ‘Strong Positive’ in the Gartner MarketScope for DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management, which SEC DataCom referenced when evaluating the technology. Additionally, BlueCat’s appliance-based, future-ready support for IPv6 and DNSSEC, along with scalability for cloud environments, aligned with SEC DataCom’s goal of enabling resellers to meet growing customer demand for IPAM and core network services.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 8, 2011 – BlueCat Networks, the IPAM Intelligence™ company, today announced a distribution agreement with SEC DataCom a/s, the leading value-added, knowledge-based distributor of IT security, storage, communications and industrial communications solutions in Denmark.
SEC DataCom will distribute BlueCat Networks’ IP address Management (IPAM) solutions to its network of resellers across Denmark and will offer support and service for BlueCat Networks products through its Technical Competence Centre and telephone support hotline.
“Organizations today face challenges in deploying IP-dependent IT initiatives such as virtualization and cloud computing,” said Lars Juul Grejsen, Sales Director and Partner, SEC DataCom a/s. “They must also prepare for major network changes including IPv6 and DNSSEC. BlueCat Networks’ IPAM solutions will enhance our solutions portfolio and enable our resellers to meet the growing customer demand for IPAM and core network services that are IPv6-ready and have the scalability to support the cloud. We selected BlueCat Networks based on the strength of its technology, which earned the company a ‘Strong Positive’ rating in the Gartner Marketscope* for DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management, as well as BlueCat Networks’ reputation among European channel partners for being easy to do business with.”
“IP Address Management brings intelligent automation and single pane of glass management to cloud networks and virtual environments,” said Paul Couturier, VP, Sales, Europe, BlueCat Networks. “Our strategic relationship with SEC DataCom will help us meet the growing demand for IPAM, which helps organizations simplify network management and dramatically reduce IT costs. As a 100% channel-focused company, we rely on the knowledge and expertise of leading distributors like SEC DataCom to sell, support and service our unique solutions.”
BlueCat Networks’ appliance-based software solutions provide a purpose-built platform for IP Address Management (IPAM) and DNS/DHCP core network services. Deployed at some of the most demanding and secure organizations in the world, BlueCat Networks’ physical and virtual appliances help public and private sector organizations improve security, lower costs and increase IT efficiency. BlueCat Networks’ solutions also allow organizations to securely manage change and growth with unsurpassed scalability and future-ready support for IPv6 and DNSSEC. For a free trial of BlueCat Networks’ IPAM solution, visit https://bluecatnetworks.com/contact-us/.
The BlueCat Networks global partner program is designed specifically to support the increasing demand for IPAM and core network services by empowering leading technology providers, systems integrators and top-tier technology distributors and resellers with the resources they need to market, sell, implement and support BlueCat Networks’ best-in-class solutions.
About Sec Datacom
SEC DataCom a/s is the leading value-added and knowledge-based distributor of solutions within the areas of IT Security, Storage, Communications and Industrial Communications in Denmark. SEC DataCom sells products and solutions to an extensive network of certified resellers across Denmark. The company supports its resellers through the delivery of core elements including presales, sales, marketing, training, certification, service and technical support. Founded in 1992, SEC DataCom is 100% Danish-owned. For more information, visit: >http://secdatacom.com
About BlueCat Networks
BlueCat Networks is a leading provider of smart, simple, scalable IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions. With tightly-integrated IP core services, our software solutions give organizations the power to centrally manage “everything IP” in their network from a single pane of glass. The result is a dynamic network that is more resilient, cost-effective and easier to manage.
BlueCat Networks’ feature-rich and future-ready solutions have helped Global 2000 companies and government agencies reduce costs and solve today’s most critical IT challenges – from accelerating the rollout of new services to data center virtualization and cloud computing. We also help organizations manage growth and change by easing the transition to new technologies such as IPv6 and DNSSEC. For more information, visit https://bluecatnetworks.com.
*Gartner, Inc., MarketScope for DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management, Lawrence Orans, March 24, 2011. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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