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Media Release: Ingram Micro to Distribute PGP Solutions
PGP CORPORATION TAPS INGRAM MICRO TO DISTRIBUTE SECURITY
SOLUTIONS
Palo Alto, CA/11 August, 2003 – PGP Corporation, the recognized leader in secure messaging and data storage, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. Ingram Micro is the first distributor of PGP® security software to the information technology channel in the United States and Canada. PGP products are used by enterprises and individuals to protect their confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information. The company aligned with Ingram Micro because of the distributor's customer reach, software licensing capabilities and technical support, and has authorized its resellers to source product directly from Ingram Micro. Initial training for Ingram Micro's technical staff has been completed and joint channel marketing and sales programs are underway. Additionally, PGP Corporation is currently participating in Ingram Micro's MarketFocus 2003 seminar series on security. “PGP Corporation is fully committed to a channel-sales-driven strategy,” said Spencer Snedecor, PGP vice president channel sales. “We recognize that strong distribution partners, such as Ingram Micro, are critical to our long-term growth and profitability. We plan to leverage our new distribution partner's experience, infrastructure, and support to recruit new value-added resellers and deliver comprehensive channel programs that benefit our authorized U.S. and Canadian VARs, Volume Business Partners, and Certified Solutions Partners.” “PGP Corporation’s comprehensive end-to-end solutions allow us to broaden our enterprise security product offering to customers,” said Kathy Riggs, senior director, product management, Ingram Micro U.S. “By taking advantage of Ingram Micro’s customer reach and market coverage, PGP Corporation will benefit from new opportunities the channel affords and our customers will capitalize on the growing market demand for complete security solutions.”
About PGP Corporation
During the past ten years, PGP® technology has built a global reputation for open, trusted, highly reliable, and IT-focused security products. Businesses and governments use PGP Corporation’s specialized tools for centralized implementation and administration, achieving highly cost-effective security deployments. Venture funding is provided by DCM-Doll Capital Management and Venrock Associates. Contact PGP Corporation at www.pgp.com or +1 650 319 9000.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
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