SAN JOSE, Calif., April 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts Inc. (Pink Sheets:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with VASCO Data Security International Inc. (Nasdaq:VDSI) (www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in strong authentication products. Under the terms of the agreement, Bell Micro will market and distribute VASCO's full line of authentication and e-signature solutions and services.
The world's leading software company specializing in Internet security, VASCO's customer base consists of 8,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including over 1,200 international financial institutions. VASCO provides products to secure sensitive information and transactions in the financial, government, education, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and telecommunications industries. Its product portfolio consists of DIGIPASS(r) (hard- and software tokens, card readers, and PKI-based solutions), VACMAN(r) Controller, VASCO's core authentication platform, IDENTIKEY(r), VASCO's server-based authentication platform and aXsGuard(r) authentication appliances.
Bell Micro's North American Security Group offers a comprehensive portfolio for resellers and is poised for a strong 2009. "We are excited to be working with VASCO. Authentication is essential in providing secure access for web applications," commented Gary Gammon, senior vice president of enterprise marketing for Bell Micro. "The addition of VASCO's full range of authentication technology ensures that our partners can secure applications for any size customer."
"VASCO is focused on preventing identity theft and safeguarding mission-critical information and applications -- for organizations all over the world," noted Jan Valcke, president and COO for VASCO. "Our partnership with Bell Micro will allow us access to their extensive roster of loyal resellers, as well as help VASCO to expand its North American presence."
To find out more about purchasing VASCO solutions through Bell Microproducts, visit www.bellmicrosecurity.com, call 1-877-520-4478 or email: securityconfig@bellmicro.com.
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (Pink Sheets:BELM) is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.
Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.
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About VASCO
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 8,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including more than 1,200 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.
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This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which include VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXs GUARD and IDENTIKEY. For more information contact: Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.com