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ARCHIVE 2005
CyberGuard expands North American distribution network
through partnership with Interwork Technologies
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb 07, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/
-- CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq: CGFW), a global provider of
security solutions that protect the critical components of the
largest and most complex information networks for Global 2000
enterprises and government organizations, today announced an agreement
with Interwork Technologies to significantly enhance its North
American distribution network. Starting immediately, Interwork
Technologies, a leading security-focused value added distributor,
will distribute CyberGuard's security solutions throughout the
United States and Canada.
"As we execute our growth strategy to become a fully integrated
network security provider, it is important to work with distributors
that understand security and deliver best-of-breed products to
enterprise customers," said Pat Clawson, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, CyberGuard. "Interwork has a great base
of customers throughout North America, and we expect this relationship
to enable them to benefit from the sophisticated solutions we
deliver. We are pleased to be working with Interwork as we expand
our distribution network for our entire product line."
Through this agreement, Interwork will distribute CyberGuard's
entire suite of core-to-edge solutions, including firewall appliances,
the Webwasher content security management solutions, and the company's
Global Command Center central management solution.
"Interwork is very pleased with the addition of CyberGuard
to our best-of- breed security product portfolio, as their PartnerOne
channel program offers great value to the reseller; leading security
solutions, excellent product margins and effective sales and marketing
tools," said Kelley Bush, Vice President, Marketing and Operations,
Interwork. "CyberGuard's line of network appliances designed
for the enterprise won the 'Best Firewall' category in the 2004
SC Magazine Global Readers' Trust Awards competition for the third
year in a row. This is what our customers are demanding; world-class
security solutions from a reputable and trustworthy company."
About Interwork Technology
Interwork partners with the top value-add resellers, systems
integrators, corporate resellers, and solution providers focused
on the security and connectivity market. As a Value-Add Distributor,
Interwork supports partners through the complete sales cycle;
providing the knowledge, training, and tools to enable resellers
to be competitive and profitable.
Interwork distributes a portfolio of 'Best of Class' security
management, systems management, web analytics & infrastructure,
and connectivity solutions. For more information, visit Interwork's
Website at: http://www.interwork.com.
About CyberGuard Corporation
CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq: CGFW) is a global provider of
security solutions that protect business-critical information
assets at Global 2,000 organizations and government entities.
The company's firewall/VPN, TSP(TM), Global Command Center(TM)
and Webwasher(R) product suites comprise a comprehensive, integrated
security system, which offers highly adaptive, scalable solutions
that intelligently guard against network intrusion and content-based
vulnerabilities, detecting and eliminating security threats in
real-time for performance optimization. CyberGuard has deployed
more than 250,000 products in organizations around the world to
maintain the health and integrity of their enterprises. Headquartered
near Boca Raton, Florida, the company has branch offices and training
centers around the globe and can be located on the World Wide
Web at http://www.CyberGuard.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve
certain risks, uncertainties and factors, including without limitation,
those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission that may cause the Company's future actual
results to materially differ from the Company's current expectations.
The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements.
CyberGuard(R) and Webwasher(R) are registered trademarks. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE CyberGuard Corporation
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