WatchGuard announces the first of its kind educational partner tie-up for promoting network security with Jetking Infotrain
Released on: August 14, 2008, 1:56 am
Press Release Author: finessepr
Industry: Computers
Press Release Summary: WatchGuard® Technologies, a global provider of network security solutions and a leader in the category of Unified Threat Management Systems, today announced that it has entered into a first-of-its-kind, strategic partnership with Jetking Infotrain Limited, the national level institute providing training for computer hardware & networking, to offer WatchGuard Unified Threat management training in its curriculum.
Press Release Body: Press Release Mumbai August 14, 2008
WatchGuard announces the first of its kind educational partner tie-up for promoting network security with Jetking Infotrain Jetking to include WatchGuard training in its curriculum
WatchGuard® Technologies, a global provider of network security solutions and a leader in the category of Unified Threat Management Systems, today announced that it has entered into a first-of-its-kind, strategic partnership with Jetking Infotrain Limited, the national level institute providing training for computer hardware & networking, to offer WatchGuard Unified Threat management training in its curriculum.
As part of the tie-up, WatchGuard courseware and Unified Threat Management appliances will be available across all the centres of Jetking and students will be trained for network security management. WatchGuard has developed the customized training courseware for Jetking and has already conducted first round of "Train the trainer" sessions for its UTM solutions on WatchGuard Firebox® X UTM appliances as part of the offering. Now, businesses across India would be able to employ students who already have hands-on training on the best of the breed UTM appliances.
"As a leader in the Indian Unified Threat Management market this new partnership stems from our desire to promote total network security and Unified Threat Management. We believe that as leaders in the field globally, it is our corporate social responsibility to create and participate in a security ecosystem that benefits local customers. Our focus is to ensure that internet and network security comes into the realm of reckoning of IT network architects, integrators and professionals and this starts with effective education and training of key IT staff", says Mr. Norbert Kiss, Vice President, Asia Pacific Sales, WatchGuard Technologies. "We are delighted that with our new partnership with Jetking, we can provide important security training in more than 100 locations around the country", he added.
WatchGuard has been present in India for almost 10 years and has over 5000 installations in the country. "In our interactions with our customers, we realised that there was a growing need for professionals who understood the IT network security requirements. Our tie up with Jetking will help in creating thousands of trained professionals who understand not just the business of network security, but have hands-on experience in working with a UTM appliance", says Mr. Sunil Sapra, Country Manager, India & SAARC, WatchGuard Technologies.
"Jetking will offer the course as part of the JCHNP (Jetking Certified Hardware & Networking Professional) curriculum and this is the first ever initiative by any training institute in India to create a holistic programme in network security. WatchGuard UTM appliances are recognised the world over as the leaders in network security solutions and we are glad that our students will work on the best of the breed, latest, UTM solutions available the world over", says Mr. Suresh G Bharwani, Chairman & Managing Director, Jetking Infotrain Limited.
"This strategic alliance is first of its kind and is a reflection of WatchGuard's commitment to the Indian market", said Mr. Norbert Kiss at the formal exchange of the contracts at a news conference today. "Hundreds of thousands of IT & network professionals will be trained on Internet and Network Security across the entire country thanks to this innovative and strategic partnership with JetKing. This will further strengthen the incredible IT talent pool in India, in one of the fastest growing and most important IT segments", he adds.
About Jetking Infotrain Ltd. Jetking is India's No. 1 Computer-Hardware and Networking Institute. Jetking diversified into training business in 1990. Jetking's core competency lies in providing complete training and developing hardware engineers and professionals with sound technical knowledge. It focuses on the overall development of the personality of an individual with emphasis on personality development, presentation and communication skills, leadership skills etc. In tune with the times, Jetking's powerful courses are based on current industry demands.
Jetking has established more than 100 operational centres, has over 2500 faculty across the country and has trained over 3,00,000 students who have moved on to carve a successful career for themselves.
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. Since 1996, WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. has been the advanced technology leader of network security solutions, providing mission-critical security to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. The WatchGuard Firebox® X family of wired and wireless Unified Threat Management appliances and WatchGuard SSL VPN remote-access solutions provide extensible network security, in-depth analysis, and unparalleled network visibility, management and control. WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support, maintenance, and education programme. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and has its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore, with India offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com.
WatchGuard, Firebox and LiveSecurity are registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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