Cyberoam, the innovator of Identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances announced its partnership with Sariya-IT, the leading distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to extend its channel reach in the Middle-East region. The announcement comes as part of Cyberoam’s regional expansion plan.

Sariya Company Ltd. IT-Distribution Services Division is a member of the Al Kuhaimi Group, in Saudi Arabia which has extensive presence in the Middle East and North Africa. Sariya provides best-of-breed IT products to over 1000 resellers and IT Service/Solution Providers. Cyberoam, a product of Elitecore Technologies, is the only UTM product worldwide that offers identity-based security that is critical to securing networks in today’s world.

“Saudi Arabia holds a key position to Cyberoam’s presence in Middle-East,” said Harish Chib, VP-New Business Development, Cyberoam. “With Sariya’s vast distribution presence and strong support and service ethic, the partnership will enable small, medium and large enterprises in the Kingdom to benefit from Cyberoam’s unique identity-based security. With expected revenue of USD 1 million annually, Cyberoam aims to make a strong presence in the region, expanding its reach in the Middle-East.”

“We are excited about this partnership with Cyberoam,” Mr. James Mathew, General Manager, Sariya-IT. “Cyberoam is the leading UTM solution provider with its unique identity-based security in the world. Its UTM appliances complement and strengthen our security portfolio. Having placed our marketing, technical and distribution resources in place, we look forward to driving Cyberoam presence in the Kingdom.”

Cyberoam Identity-based UTM appliances offer complete protection against existing and emerging Internet threats, including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, phishing, pharming and more. Cyberoam delivers the complete range of security features such as Identity-based firewall, VPN, gateway anti-virus, gateway anti-spam, Intrusion Prevention System, content filtering in addition to bandwidth management and multiple link management over a single platform.

Cyberoam offers comprehensive Internet security to over 1700+ enterprises globally, including corporate, education, financial, IT, hospitality, government sectors and more.

With ICSA Firewall and VPNC Certifications, Cyberoam brings strong network security to enterprises. Further it is the winner of the 2007 Global Info-Security Award in three categories, and a finalist in the Network Middle East Innovation Awards and the American Business Awards in 2007.

About Cyberoam
Cyberoam CR series by Elitecore Technologies Ltd. are dedicated Internet Security Appliances, delivering user identity-based security to enterprises. Cyberoam appliances offer powerful security against a range of Internet threats, including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, phishing, pharming and more. Cyberoam CR series range from CR25i to CR1500i, serving the Internet security requirements of SOHOs, ROBOs, small, medium and large enterprises. Cyberoam has offices in the Newburyport, Ma. and India. For more information, please visit www.cyberoam.com

About Elitecore Technologies
Elitecore Technologies is the global provider of Cyberoam UTM appliances. Elitecore’s other divisions include Crestel Convergent Billing Solution that meets the voice, data, video billing and customer care requirements of Tier-1 service providers and 24online Billing and Bandwidth Management Solution for hotels, hotspots and Internet service providers. Elitecore has a strong R&D base and support center in India; it has sustained a healthy growth rate of over 75% since inception. For more information, please visit www.elitecore.com

About Sariya Co. Ltd.
The IT Distribution Services Division of SARIYA Co. Ltd. is one of the largest distributors in the MENA region and is focused in the distribution of quality assured, specialized IT products and services. SARIYA IT-Distribution Services Division functions through a vast network of reputed resellers & IT Solution/Service Providers, giving it a wide reach in the region.

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