ForeScout Technologies Expands North American Channel with New PartnershipCanada's Conexsys Communications Ltd. Chooses ForeScout CounterACT to Offer Clientless Network Access Control Solutions |
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CUPERTINO, Calif.—August 27, 2007 —ForeScout Technologies, a leading provider of clientless network access control (NAC) for Fortune 500 enterprises and government organizations, today announced that it has signed a valued added reseller (VAR) agreement with Conexsys Communications Ltd., a leading provider of full-service enterprise security and network infrastructure solutions. Conexsys Communications, based in Mississauga, Ontario, will promote and resell ForeScout's clientless NAC solutions throughout Canada.
"Conexsys Communications Limited is excited to partner with ForeScout and provide clientless network access control to our customers across Canada," said Larry Bantle, president and chief executive officer of Conexsys Communications Limited. "ForeScout has demonstrated in benchmarks—both published and unpublished—that it has the superior product, and the company is dedicated to ensuring successful implementations—from the smallest to the largest, global deployments. We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership and our customers' network security will benefit tremendously." ForeScout's NAC appliance, CounterACT, with its built-in signature-less intrusion prevention engine, protects the network upon device connection from any self-propagating malware and "zero-day" worms, while concurrently enforcing business policies for enterprises by transparently granting access to authorized and compliant users. CounterACT integrates seamlessly into existing networks, offers a full range of measured enforcement options for non-compliant and/or unauthorized users, and enforces security policies for all connected devices without the need for a client/agent on the endpoint. "We're delighted to welcome Conexsys Communications into our channel program," said Gord Boyce, president of ForeScout. "We didn't go into this lightly—we took our time in choosing just the right partner, and this will be a boon for customers that need network access solutions that allow tailored policy enforcement and no disruption to business. Conexsys has been delivering and supporting network and network security solutions for over thirty years. Their solid record spoke for itself and we are looking forward to great things with the company." About Conexsys Communications Ltd. Conexsys Communications Ltd. is a full-service integrator of enterprise security and network infrastructure solutions. Offering end-to-end services, the organization assists its customers in designing, implementing and maintaining leading-edge enterprise networks that are efficient, scalable, cost-effective and secure. Conexsys counts among its customers several of Canada's largest financial institutions, government and educational institutions, natural resource companies, medical and pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers. More information can be found at www.conexsys.net. |
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About ForeScout Technologies, Inc.
ForeScout's clientless network access control (NAC) solutions enable customers to implement and enforce network access policies of both managed and unmanaged devices in both a pre and post connect mode to gain complete control over network security without disrupting end-user productivity. ForeScout's flagship product, CounterACT, combines network access control and signature-less intrusion prevention in a single network appliance that interrogates and enforces controlled access of every device while seamlessly integrating with any existing IT infrastructure. ForeScout's NAC is completely transparent and enables enterprises to tailor enforcement to match the exact level of each policy violation, eliminating disruptions during device interrogation. Today, Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies have deployed ForeScout appliances globally controlling access to their networks and resources, defending against hackers and self-propagating malware, and ensuring business continuity. ForeScout's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California. |
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