Partners get access to next-generation apps delivery, load balancing and WAF solutions –with added security for key applications
Basingstoke, 15 January 2020– Tech Data (Nasdaq: TECD) has signed a distribution agreement with global application delivery expert, edgeNEXUS, to provide the company’s next-generation application delivery, load balancing and web application firewall (WAF) solutions to partners.
The agreement means Tech Data will be the only current distributor for edgeNEXUS solutions in the UK and Ireland. The two companies will work in partnership to provide partners with the highest level of support across the engagement lifecycle.
Tony Nevill, Director of Cisco and Enterprise Networking, UK, Tech Data, said: “The application delivery and WAF market is experiencing significant growth and the edgeNEXUS approach is both distinct and disruptive. It makes advanced load balancing and WAF technology competitive, innovative, future-proofed and exceptionally easy to use. With increasing security and regulatory pressure to secure applications, this is a significant addition to our portfolio.”
Greg Howett, Founder and CEO of edgeNEXUS, stated: “Tech Data has the enterprise credentials and credibility to take edgeNEXUS to the next level of awareness and reach within the UK partner community. Tech Data has exceptional services and marketing capabilities and we’ll be leveraging both in supporting the Tech Data Advanced Solutions team in building a strong presence for edgeNEXUS solutions in the channel and helping partners to deliver exceptional applications performance improvements to their end-user customers.”
The edgeNEXUS solutions are available in the form of a hardware appliance, as a virtual appliance or via the cloud, giving customers total flexibility. One-click migration makes the task seamless and risk-free. The embedded App Store provides easy access to pre-configuration templates, server health monitors and traffic management rules. An integrated microservices platform allows vendors and customers to build and run containerised applications on edge devices.