Security vendor Proofpoint has signed a channel distribution deal with Germany's TIM AG, who will sell and support the technology across Germany and Austria.
US-headquartered Proofpoint protects data from advanced threats, compliance risks and employee cyber threats. The cloud-based offering uses an intelligent security platform to effectively detect and block targeted attacks, as well as respond immediately to suspicious behaviour.
Proofpoint also provides an end-to-end information archiving solution that is designed to fully comply with regulatory compliance requirements and which covers e-discovery applications.
Storage specialist TIM AG has been supporting system houses for more than 30 years and is a leading distributor for data centres in the DACH region.
Jörg Eilenstein, COO of TIM AG, said: "With Proofpoint, we are adding an established IT security vendor to our portfolio to help meet today's business needs. Focusing on people, Proofpoint solutions help companies reduce their attack surface while ensuring compliance with information archiving compliance regulations.”
Ingo Schaefer, team lead for DACH channel sales at Proofpoint, said: "The Proofpoint security platform puts people at the centre of consideration and provides customised protection for the individual user.”
