Simms International to Distribute IronKey Secure USB Solutions
Announcement posted by Simms International 20 Jan 2010
IronKey, a leading provider of managed portable computer security solutions, and Simms International, a leading distributor and supplier of IT products and services to the corporate, reseller, system-integrator, retail and OEM markets, today announced that IronKey has appointed Simms as a distributor throughout Australia.
“As mobility and security become increasing priorities for our customers, we are pleased to expand our mobile data security portfolio with the availability of the IronKey solutions,” said Danny Moore, Australian managing director, Simms. “In terms of data security, nobody encapsulates the entire concept by combining excellent aesthetics, hardware and software like IronKey.”
IronKey provides a blend of world-class security expertise with product design that emphasises usability, simplicity, and accessibility. Its secure USB solutions deliver secure user authentication and unrivaled protection for mobile data. All user data on a secure IronKey device is encrypted with high-speed, military-grade hardware encryption. Its comprehensive feature set not only solves security challenges for mobile data, but also offers a solution to the privacy threats faced through Internet usage. Corporate and Security Specialist Resellers serving the financial, healthcare and local government markets will find IronKey to be an essential addition to their security offerings, as customers increasingly demand solutions for data loss prevention and regulatory compliance.
“As a leading distributor of IT products, Simms is dedicated to offering only the best products and solutions in its select market categories,” said Stewart Fox, vice president of sales at IronKey. “Simms’ focus on providing industry-leading corporate offerings makes IronKey a natural addition to its portfolio, and its depth of relationships with channel partners in the Australian market will broaden our reach in this region. We are delighted to be the exclusive secure USB solution offered by Simms.”
About IronKey:
IronKey's award-winning products and services combine the world's most secure flash drive with the world's most powerful USB management software. IronKey's USB flash drives bring the power of authentication, encryption, identity management and privacy to government, businesses and consumers in 23 countries. IronKey's management software and associated services allow enterprises of all sizes, government agencies, the military, and other organizations to take back control of the mobile data that has been leaking out of their organizations due to the uncontrolled proliferation of USB drives. IronKey products are FIPS 140-2, Level 3 validated. With IronKey, organizations centrally administer, remotely manage, and enforce policies on thousands of devices located anywhere in the world. Thousands of customers use IronKey, including Fortune 500 companies, enterprise organizations in financial services, healthcare and legal markets, as well as government agencies, including FEMA, NATO and DHS. For more information, please visit www.IronKey.com.
About Simms International:
Simms International is a leading supplier of IT products and accessories to the corporate and retail channels. Simms was established in the UK in 1990, the Australian business opened in 1995 and the New Zealand company in 2010. Its mission is to be the number one partner for its vendors in its chosen markets. Its vendors are category leading or have the potential to be and Simms offers exclusivity to each vendors each category it represents. For more information, please visit: http://www.simms.com.au
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IronKey Contact:
Heidi Rosenberg
Nadel Phelan
+1-831-440-2405
Simms Contact:
Shuna Boyd
BoydPR
shuna@boydpr.com.au
+61 2 9418 8100
Belinda StevensMarketing Communications Manager, Simms International Pty Ltd
Tel. +61 2 9026 3000