WatchGuard appoints Harbour IT as new expert partner

The agreement means WatchGuard will combine its network security appliances with Harbour IT’s reseller network and value-added services.

WatchGuard also wants to increase its presence in Australia through Harbour IT’s customer base, to meet the demand for unified threat management (UTM) appliances.

"Harbour IT is a trusted security partner to Australian organisations and their reputation speaks for itself,” said Scott Robertson, regional director A/NZ, WatchGuard Technologies.

“We've enjoyed working with Harbour IT and we’ve collaborated and shared ideas on the current state of network security.

“Our award-winning products are a great addition to Harbour IT’s products and services and we look forward to further developing this relationship,” he added.

RAMS Home Loans recently worked with Harbour IT in reviewing its infrastructure and to determine the optimum combination of security products.

This included WatchGuard’s Firebox X Peak 5500e Unified Threat Management appliances.

As a WatchGuard Expert Partner, Harbour IT will be able to leverage the company’s sales leads, deal registration, discounts, rebates, and marketing funds.

“Our vision is to build a successful IT services company that provides a proven and reliable range of solutions for managing and maintaining customer IT infrastructure,” said Scott Newell, NSW sales manager, Harbour IT.

“Data loss, botnets and SQL injection attacks are all on the rise and this partnership will allow Harbour IT to better serve local organisational need for forward-looking protection through WatchGuard’s UTM solutions. “