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Westcon-Comstor partners with AppViewX to boost quantum security

Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Westcon-Comstor has entered into a new partnership with AppViewX, aimed at enhancing quantum security growth for their partners.

The agreement, which encompasses the UK, Benelux, and DACH markets, promises to offer partners and end-users improved crypto-agility by leveraging certificate lifecycle management automation and Public Key Infrastructure as-a-Service (PKIaaS).

Quantum security is projected to become a market worth USD $9.8 billion by 2030. This partnership is thus timely, providing Westcon-Comstor's partners and their customers with the tools necessary to maintain security and compliance in increasingly complex digital landscapes.

AppViewX, headquartered in the US, collaborates closely with Westcon vendor F5 as a member of F5's Technology Alliance Programme (TAP). F5 and AppViewX jointly promote solutions for enterprise application security and delivery, focusing on managing applications and ensuring cybersecurity across on-premises, cloud, and edge locations. This creates a robust framework to support a range of security needs in diverse digital environments.

The distribution agreement enables channel partners to utilise the AVX ONE platform in conjunction with other key products in the Westcon portfolio. This is facilitated through Westcon-Comstor's 3D Lab, which provides partners with access to innovative, multi-vendor security solutions and testing facilities against specific use cases in a versatile virtual demo environment.

Comprehensive support and training are integral parts of the new agreement, ensuring that Westcon partners and end users can smoothly transition from deployment to ongoing maintenance. This support aims to foster the adoption of AppViewX solutions, enhancing the security and efficiency of application delivery infrastructures.

Daniel Hurel, Senior Vice President of Westcon EMEA Cybersecurity & Next-Generation Solutions at Westcon-Comstor, expressed optimism about the partnership. "This exciting partnership enables us to unleash the combined power and synergy of AppViewX and F5 for the benefit of partners and end-users in key markets," he stated. "By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge automation and orchestration capabilities with robust application delivery solutions, and driving adoption through education, enablement and other value-added services, we will create new opportunities while driving partner success and enhanced crypto agility."

AppViewX's President and Chief Customer Officer, Prabhakar Manickam, also highlighted the importance of the collaboration. "This alliance with Westcon will ensure agility and resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape," Manickam noted. "With the increasing number of devices, applications, and threats, organisations struggle to keep their increasingly complex application delivery infrastructures agile, secure, and compliant. AppViewX and F5's joint solution, supported by Westcon, streamlines these challenges, providing a comprehensive approach to automation and security."

This partnership between Westcon-Comstor and AppViewX aims to address the evolving needs of organisations that need to secure and manage their application infrastructures effectively. As the digital landscape continues to grow in complexity, such collaborations are expected to play a crucial role in supporting the agility and security of enterprises worldwide.

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