he German IT security specialist gateprotect is continuing the strategic expansion of its international network of partners with the appointment of value-added distributor Envoy Data Corporation, which specializes in IT security solutions for the U.S. market. The agreement is the latest step in gateprotect's extension of its sales network and alignment with top distributors in North America.

Envoy Data and gateprotect have successfully collaborated to develop the channel for gateprotect's easy-to-use Next Generation Firewalls since 2012. With solutions for small, medium and large enterprises, as well as small and remote offices, the next generation firewall appliances from gateprotect provide optimal scalability, security and performance.

"Network Security is a competitive, high-growth category that Envoy Data excels in," said Rose Stake, director of sales for Envoy Data. "We are seeing an increase in mid-market security solutions and are pleased to add gateprotect to our portfolio. With gateprotect's Channel Programs we can provide our partners with the resources and programs to profit from the market's need for robust IT security solutions. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with gateprotect and empowering our channel partners to grow their businesses and gain superior specializations."

"Providing security and productivity at all levels and across all services is what our firewall appliances are all about," said Andreas Rath, VP International Sales at gateprotect. "It's exciting to bring our full range of innovative firewall products to the American marketplace through Envoy Data's broad domestic distribution reach."

More details can be found at http://www.envoydata.com/ or by contacting Envoy Data at 800-368-6971.