Distribution Central Pty Limited appointed ANZ distributor for Palo Alto Networks

Sydney, Australia, 11 June 2013 - Distribution Central Pty Limited, a leader in technology distribution and channel services, has been appointed a distributor for Palo Alto Networks, the network security company, in Australia and New Zealand.

This distribution agreement expands Distribution Central’s (DC) security offering with Palo Alto Networks' innovative platform based on its next-generation firewall. The Palo Alto Networks product range will be distributed through Firewall Systems, a business unit of DC that specialises in security, availability and performance solutions.

“Security is at its next generation with increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks and mobile devices opening up entry points for hackers and data theft,” said Nick Verykios, Managing Director, Distribution Central.

“The Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall is at the forefront of the solutions addressing the security needs of businesses today and its addition to the Firewall Systems portfolio expands the technology-leading solutions we deliver to our partners, supported by our channel services,” said Verykios.

Armando Dacal, Regional Director, Australia and New Zealand at Palo Alto Networks: “ANZ is a growing market for Palo Alto Networks and we are committed to making investments internally and externally to grow this region. Distribution Central is a value added distributor with a great track record in ANZ. We are expanding value added partners in ANZ to address the full potential of the market.”

Firewall Systems will take the Palo Alto Networks product range to market with a full suite of reseller support services, including pre-sales technical support, post-sales field support, configuration, renewal and asset management, training and education programs and channel marketing programs.

Distribution Central has grown from $22 million in FY2007 to $209 million in FY2012 in revenue. The company currently employs 120 staff across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and was named the 2011 BRW ANZ Successful Private Business of the Year (turnover greater than $100 million).