SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2008 (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 Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security software. Under the terms of the agreement, Bell Micro will market and distribute Sunbelt's full line of antivirus, antispyware, and messaging security solutions throughout North America.
Sunbelt's security solutions enable companies to protect and secure their infrastructure from costly inefficiencies including spam and viruses, spyware and malware, Windows system downtime and network security vulnerabilities. The distribution agreement includes Sunbelt's new high-performance antivirus solution, VIPRE Enterprise(tm), CounterSpy Enterprise(tm) antispyware software, Ninja Email Security(tm) for Microsoft Exchange, and Sunbelt Exchange Archiver(tm).
Created to address the growing need to protect stored information, Bell Micro's new North American Security Division is offering a host of cutting edge security technologies, including Sunbelt's security products. "Bell Micro's strategy is clear. We want to provide our partners with the opportunity of taking best-of-breed security solutions to their customers. Sunbelt's approach to tightly integrate their antivirus and antispyware technologies, while at the same time minimizing the impact on system performance, was a major attraction to us embracing their product lines," noted Duncan Hume, director of Bell Micro's North American Security Division. "Many antivirus vendors are winning the battle against the proliferation of viruses across today's IT infrastructure, but there is a price being paid in the degradation of system performance. Superior software design and integration of malware fighting technology ensure that users of Sunbelt's antivirus, antispam, and anti-malware solutions don't suffer from this all-too-common issue. We are excited to be working with Sunbelt."
"Our new agreement with Bell Microproducts allows us to deliver Sunbelt's product lines to a significantly expanded customer base in North America," said Debbie Graves, senior director of sales for Sunbelt Software. "We believe that a partnership with Bell Microproducts will extend our reach and reputation as a leading security vendor for small and mid-size businesses who demand high-performance security solutions to protect their organizations from a variety of network threats."
To find out more about purchasing Sunbelt Software solutions through Bell Microproducts, visit www.bellmicrosecurity.com or call toll-free in the U.S. at 1-800-800-1513.
About Sunbelt Software
Sunbelt Software was founded in 1994 and is a leading provider of Windows security and management software with product solutions in the areas of antispam and antivirus, antispyware, and vulnerability assessment. Leading products include the CounterSpy and VIPRE product lines, Ninja Email Security, Sunbelt Exchange Archiver, and CWSandbox malware analysis tools. The company, located in Tampa Bay, Florida is part of the French-based Sunbelt International Group. For more information about Sunbelt Software, please visit the company's website at: www.sunbeltsoftware.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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