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Keepit and TIM AG enter distribution partnership for the DACH region
European cloud data protection specialist Keepit is expanding its sales network in the DACH region and has gained TIM AG, one of the leading value-added distributors, as a new channel partner.
Through this collaboration, system integrators and IT service providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland gain access to Keepit’ s fully SaaS-based backup and recovery platform, purpose-built to protect business-critical cloud data.
With this co-operation, TIM is responding to increasing demand in the channel for reliable and independent SaaS data protection solutions. Keepit offers a fully cloud-based, easily scalable and GDPRcompliant platform that backs up data from 14 SaaS applications including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta and Salesforce.
“ Keepit ideally complements our portfolio as a European specialist in SaaS data protection,” said Jörg Eilenstein, COO of TIM AG.“ This enables our partners to offer their customers a powerful solution that reliably protects cloud data and meets the highest standards for security and compliance.”
Keepit views the collaboration as a strategic reinforcement of its channel presence.
“ With TIM, we gain an experienced value-added distributor that is extremely well connected in the channel and has deep expertise in cloud and data security solutions,” said Michael Heuer, Area VP Central Europe / DACH.“ Together, we aim to help partners unlock the potential of SaaS data protection as a forward-looking business opportunity.”
MLL elevated to Fortinet Advanced Partner
MLL has been awarded Fortinet Advanced Partner status in recognition of the company’ s ongoing commitment, expertise and growing success in deploying Fortinet cybersecurity solutions in the UK Public Sector. This includes local authorities, emergency services, housing associations and education.
Previously, MLL had operated as a Fortinet Select Partner for five years. The elevation to Fortinet Advanced level status required
Shaun Ledgerwood, CEO, MLL Telecom the meeting of advanced revenue and training criteria which in turn now allows MLL access to additional Fortinet resources, including further training and technical support. The award also signals MLL’ s decision to focus exclusively on the integration of
Fortinet technologies across its entire solutions portfolio including SD-WAN, Cloud, Firewall and SASE.
Fortinet’ s Engage Partner Programme includes various tiers, with each level reflecting the partner’ s depth of knowledge, technical certifications and customer success record.
“ This well-deserved award is a significant milestone achievement on the way to MLL becoming a Fortinet Expert Partner in the near future,” said Shaun Ledgerwood, CEO, MLL Telecom.“ For our Public Sector customers, MLL’ s certification will deliver additional value and peace of mind from their Fortinet investment. It means we are not only able to equip their organisations with world-class cybersecurity technology but also now have the additional expertise and strategic guidance necessary for its true optimisation, from deployment to configuration and management.”
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