TECH DATA BROADENS CYBERSECURITY OFFERINGS FOR PARTNERS WITH ADDITION OF WALLIX

* Tech Data further extends growing portfolio of market-leading cybersecurity solutions with addition of WALLIX identity and access management

* WALLIX partners have access to expertise of the Tech Data Security Practice

Basingstoke - Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) company, has formed a new partnership with WALLIX, (Euronext ALLIX), giving security partners in the UK access to the company's leading identity and access management solutions.

The agreement is a further significant addition to Tech Data's cybersecurity portfolio and gives partners access to the vendor's advanced privileged access management (PAM) and endpoint privileged management (EPM) solutions.

The Tech Data security practice team will provide specialist business development and technical support to WALLIX partners and also provide full enablement for new partners.

Alison Nixon, director, security, UK and Ireland at Tech Data, said: "WALLIX is a valuable addition to the Tech Data cybersecurity portfolio. Identity and access management is a rapidly growing segment of the cybersecurity market, and this partnership enables both existing and new WALLIX partners to grasp that opportunity. It gives them access to the expertise that lies within our security practice and all the digital tools and platforms that Tech Data provides to support partners in developing, transforming, and growing their cybersecurity business."

Commenting on behalf of WALLIX, Kristine Kirchner, vice president channel EMEA at WALLIX, said: "This is a landmark agreement for WALLIX in the UK. It extends our reach in the channel significantly and enables our partners to take advantage of the exceptional services and support offered by Tech Data's security practice. We look forward to working with the Tech Data team, supporting them in extending the reach of our identity and access management solutions, and helping our mutual partners to grow their business."

The need to safeguard privileged accounts has been underlined by a number of attacks in recent times, in which, by gaining access to key accounts or users, cybercriminals can gain further access to critical systems and confidential data.

WALLIX's solutions provide guaranteed detection of and resilience to cyberattacks, protecting IT infrastructures and critical data and ensuring business continuity and compliance. The company was recently recognised as the "Overall Leader" in the KuppingerCole 2021 Leadership Compass report. It was also named as a "Challenger" in the GartnerR Magic QuadrantT for PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions. WALLIX's Bastion PAM solution enables secure privileged access to critical IT infrastructure to reduce the attack surface and meets regulatory and compliance requirements. It adapts to the entire IT environment and responds to specific use cases, providing strong access protection and securing digital identities.

Picture: Alison Nixon, Tech Data (available to download HERE ).

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About Tech Data

Tech Data is a TD SYNNEX company. TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We're an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX' 22,000 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services and solutions from 1,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem. For more information, visit www.TDSYNNEX.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

For more information contact:

Linda Patterson Group Marketing Director Tech Data UK Tel: [phone] Mob: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] https://uk.techdata.com/

About WALLIX

A software company providing cybersecurity solutions, WALLIX is the European specialist in Identity and Access Security. WALLIX's unified solutions portfolio enables companies to respond to today's data protection challenges. WALLIX solutions guarantee detection of and resilience to cyberattacks, which enables business continuity. The solutions also ensure compliance with regulatory requirements regarding access to IT infrastructures and critical data. The portfolio of unified solutions is distributed through a network of more than 316 resellers and integrators worldwide. Listed on Euronext (ALLIX), WALLIX supports more than 1,500 organizations in securing their digital transformation. WALLIX is a founding member of the HEXATRUST group and has been included in the Futur40, the first ranking of fast-growing companies on the stock exchange published by Forbes France and is part of the Tech 40 index.

WALLIX affirms its digital responsibility and is committed to contributing to the construction of a trusted European digital space, guaranteeing the security and confidentiality of data for organizations as well as for individuals concerned about the protection of their digital identity and privacy. Digital technology, whether for professional or personal use, must be ethical and responsible in order to pursue a secure societal digital transformation that respects individual freedoms.

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