Auckland, New Zealand – 2/07/24 – Chillisoft, cybersecurity providers, are pleased to announce a strategic distribution agreement with WatchGuard Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity. This partnership will enable Chillisoft to offer WatchGuard’s comprehensive suite of firewall and identity solutions, further enhancing the security and reliability of network infrastructures.
Under this new agreement, Chillisoft will distribute The WatchGuard Firebox family of high-performance firewalls and the broad range of security services they deliver serve as a foundational component of WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform® architecture. With tabletop models ideal for small businesses and home/branch offices or rackmount models with features for more extensive, growing networks. Firebox appliances deliver a broad range of layered protections, from standard IPS, URL filtering, gateway AV, application control, and antispam, to advanced protections such as file sandboxing, and DNS filtering. Also included is the recently released ThreatSync+ NDR, which automates and simplifies continuous monitoring, detection, and remediation of threats using an advanced AI detection engine.
Chillisoft will also distribute the WatchGuard AuthPoint Identity Security solutions. With key products like multi-factor authentication, corporate password management, and credential monitoring, AuthPoint is the best way to protect a businesses’ assets and information from credential attacks.
“WatchGuard makes an important addition to the Chillisoft portfolio. For the first time, Chillisoft can provide best of breed Network security and Secure Identity products to our 2000 partners across NZ and the Pacific Islands. After a thorough process of market evaluation and product testing of several cybersecurity platform vendors, we chose WatchGuard because of their innovative go to market model for MSPs and MSSPs. Their support for monthly billing and multi tenancy is exactly what the NZ and Pacific market demands of vendors today. Not only will we be stocking WatchGuard products in NZ, but our engineering team will also be ready to do demos and POC’s on behalf of our partners from day one of our launch.” – Alex Teh, Chillisoft CEO
WatchGuard Technologies is recognized for its pioneering approach to creating a cybersecurity platform that is built for MSPs. The WatchGuard Unified Security Platform approach helps partners deliver powerful security services for every threat vector with increased scale and velocity, while supporting operational efficiencies and greater profitability.
“We are thrilled to partner with Chillisoft as our new distributor in New Zealand. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our regional expansion strategy, enabling us to better serve our partners with enhanced efficiency and tailored solutions. Chillisoft’s expertise in cybersecurity and extensive network perfectly align with our commitment to innovation and excellence. Together, we look forward to driving growth, delivering unparalleled value, and reaching new heights in New Zealand.” Anthony Daniel – Regional Director – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
The collaboration between Chillisoft and WatchGuard Technologies underscores a shared commitment to providing exceptional security solutions and customer service. Clients will benefit from the combined expertise and resources of both companies, ensuring they receive the highest level of protection for their networks.
For more information about the distribution agreement and the range of WatchGuard firewall solutions available through Chillisoft please visit the Chillisoft website or contact us on the info below.
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in unified cybersecurity. Our Unified Security Platform® architecture is uniquely designed for managed service providers to deliver world-class security that increases their business scale and velocity while also improving operational efficiency. Trusted by more than 17,000 security resellers and service providers to protect more than 250,000 customers, the company’s award-winning products and services span network security and intelligence, advanced endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi. Together, they offer five critical elements of a security platform: comprehensive security, shared knowledge, clarity & control, operational alignment, and automation. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com.
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