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Channel Post MEA
2 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Hexnode VAD Technologies Join Hands To Simplify Endpoint Management in The Middle East
Hexnode, an award-winning Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution from Mitsogo Inc., has announced a strategic partnership with VAD Technologies, a leading value-added distributor based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focused on delivering IT solutions across the Middle East. This collaboration helps Hexnode leverage VAD Technologies' regional expertise and provide advanced endpoint management solutions to businesses navigating complex IT environments. As Smart City initiatives and digital infrastructure investments gain momentum across the Middle East, the demand for comprehensive endpoint oversight is becoming increasingly apparent. The UAE invested over $7 billion in Smart City projects, while Saudi Arabia's NEOM allocated around $1.2 billion specifically to cybersecurity infrastructure. With IoT devices, connected systems and remote access points forming the backbone of these smart ecosystems, businesses in the region are prioritizing centralized platforms to monitor and manage the vast network of endpoints essential to their operations. This partnership positions Hexnode and VAD Technologies to equip regional businesses with powerful UEM tools that enable seamless scalability, ensure endpoint visibility and streamline device management effectively. Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Mario Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies said, 'We are proud to welcome Hexnode to our vendor portfolio as we continue to expand our focus on enterprise mobility and endpoint security. With our strong regional presence, deep channel relationships, and proven go-to-market capabilities, VAD is well-positioned to accelerate Hexnode's growth across the Middle East. We look forward to enabling our partners with Hexnode's robust platform and driving impactful customer outcomes together.' Built for modern enterprise environments, Hexnode's UEM solution offers a unified platform for managing diverse device fleets and securing endpoints across multiple operating systems. With integrated core capabilities like Patch Management, Remote Monitoring, Application Management and AI-powered Automation, Hexnode enables IT teams to automate security tasks, maintain compliance and reduce IT complexity through a centralized console. The platform's flexibility extends to specialised enterprise needs, with support for Kiosk Management, BYOD management, Rugged Device Management, and IoT Device Management, enabling organisations across industries to tailor endpoint control to their operational landscapes. 'VAD Technologies has a deep understanding of the evolving IT landscape in the Middle East, and this partnership allows Hexnode to reach more businesses with the right solutions at the right time,' said Abhishek Pradhan, Regional Director (SAARC & Middle East) at Hexnode. 'As businesses in the region scale their digital infrastructure, we're here to ensure their endpoints remain secure, compliant and easy to manage.' Together, Hexnode and VAD Technologies aim to simplify endpoint management and drive smarter enterprise mobility across the region. 0 0
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Hexnode partners with VAD Technologies to elevate endpoint management services in the Middle East
Dubai, UAE: Hexnode, the award-winning Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution from Mitsogo Inc., has announced a strategic partnership with VAD Technologies, a leading value-added distributor based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focused on delivering IT solutions across the Middle East. This collaboration helps Hexnode leverage VAD Technologies' regional expertise and provide advanced endpoint management solutions to businesses navigating complex IT environments. As Smart City initiatives and digital infrastructure investments gain momentum across the Middle East, the demand for comprehensive endpoint oversight is becoming increasingly apparent. The UAE invested over $7 billion in Smart City projects, while Saudi Arabia's NEOM allocated around $1.2 billion specifically to cybersecurity infrastructure. With IoT devices, connected systems and remote access points forming the backbone of these smart ecosystems, businesses in the region are prioritizing centralized platforms to monitor and manage the vast network of endpoints essential to their operations. This partnership positions Hexnode and VAD Technologies to equip regional businesses with powerful UEM tools that enable seamless scalability, ensure endpoint visibility and streamline device management effectively. Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Mario Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies said, 'We are proud to welcome Hexnode to our vendor portfolio as we continue to expand our focus on enterprise mobility and endpoint security. With our strong regional presence, deep channel relationships, and proven go-to-market capabilities, VAD is well-positioned to accelerate Hexnode's growth across the Middle East. We look forward to enabling our partners with Hexnode's robust platform and driving impactful customer outcomes together.' Built for modern enterprise environments, Hexnode's UEM solution offers a unified platform for managing diverse device fleets and securing endpoints across multiple operating systems. With integrated core capabilities like Patch Management, Remote Monitoring, Application Management and AI-powered Automation, Hexnode enables IT teams to automate security tasks, maintain compliance and reduce IT complexity through a centralized console. The platform's flexibility extends to specialised enterprise needs, with support for Kiosk Management, BYOD management, Rugged Device Management, and IoT Device Management, enabling organisations across industries to tailor endpoint control to their operational landscapes. 'VAD Technologies has a deep understanding of the evolving IT landscape in the Middle East, and this partnership allows Hexnode to reach more businesses with the right solutions at the right time,' said Abhishek Pradhan, Regional Director (SAARC & Middle East) at Hexnode. 'As businesses in the region scale their digital infrastructure, we're here to ensure their endpoints remain secure, compliant and easy to manage.' Together, Hexnode and VAD Technologies aim to simplify endpoint management and drive smarter enterprise mobility across the region. About VAD Technologies VAD Technologies, an AlJammaz Technologies company, is a leading value-added IT distributor based in Dubai, UAE. It serves enterprise and SME markets across MENA with high-ROI, low-TCO technology solutions. Its portfolio includes hyper-converged infrastructure, enterprise storage, IT infrastructure, physical security, and cybersecurity. VAD empowers channel partners with professional services such as sales, consulting, training, deployment, and support. For more information, please visit About Hexnode Hexnode, an award-winning cloud-based Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution from Mitsogo Inc., is committed to helping businesses efficiently manage their device fleets. Recognizing the importance of corporate data and the rise of BYODs, COPEs, and COBOs, Hexnode strives to introduce intelligent technologies to safeguard devices against threats and theft. It offers comprehensive endpoint management solutions compatible with major platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, iOS, macOS, ChromeOS, Fire OS, vision OS, and tvOS. The platform offers a free trial for those interested in exploring its capabilities. For more information, please visit
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Progressive Infotech (Workelevate) Recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools for the Second Consecutive Year
About Workelevate Workelevate is the unified platform for Endpoint Management and Employee Experience, designed to create happier, faster, and smarter employees. Its product stack includes the AI IT Copilot to automate ticket resolution, Digital Employee Experience (DEX) to enhance employee satisfaction through proactive engagement, RCA and self-healing capabilities, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) to ensure device visibility, compliance, and control. The platform seamlessly integrates into enterprise ecosystems and offers flexible deployment options in both SaaS and on-premises models. Recognized by Forrester and ISG for its DEX capabilities, Workelevate is trusted by customers and partners worldwide. It integrates with leading ITSM platforms, including ServiceNow, BMC, Freshservice, Symphony SummitAI, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, and Jira Service Management, and is accessible across platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Workspace, and major browsers. For more information, visit Submit your press release Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Business Wire is an American company that disseminates full-text press releases from thousands of companies and organizations worldwide to news media, financial markets, disclosure systems, investors, information web sites, databases, bloggers, social networks and other audiences.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BB vs. CRWD: Which Cybersecurity Stock Is the Smarter Buy Now?
BlackBerry Limited BB and CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. CRWD offer cybersecurity solutions, including endpoint protection and enterprise security solutions, making them contenders in a high-growth industry driven by increasing digital threats. Amid rapid cloud deployment and digital transformation, as well as the proliferation of smart and IoT devices, cyberattacks have become highly sophisticated. This creates a more complex attack surface, necessitating advanced cybersecurity solutions for endpoints, networks and cloud environments. High-profile data breaches have heightened awareness and urgency across industries, leading to heavy investment in cyber defense. Per a Grand View Research report, the cybersecurity market is projected to witness a CAGR of 12.9% from 2025 to 2030. This creates strong tailwinds for companies like CrowdStrike, BlackBerry and others operating in this fast-evolving industry. So, now the question arises: Which stock makes for a better investment pick at present? Let's dive into the pros and cons of each company. Once a smartphone giant, BlackBerry has now pivoted its focus on cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. BlackBerry's Secure Communications division now consists of BlackBerry Unified endpoint management ('UEM'), BlackBerry SecuSUITE and BlackBerry AtHoc solutions. BB recently offloaded its underperforming Cylance business to Arctic Wolf and reviewed the cost structure of the Secure Communications division to better focus on a more targeted customer base and improve overall cost efficiency. Secure Communications' fiscal fourth-quarter revenues of $67.3 million beat the high limit of the company's forecast ($62-$66 million), driven by strong AtHoc revenues and renewals in the core German market. Healthy momentum in UEM stemmed from rising deal wins from government agencies, top banks and law firms. The rising demand for UEM solutions is being driven by the snowballing complexity of managing a growing number of endpoints while maintaining data security and regulatory compliance. BlackBerry highlights that the major trends fueling this growth include the integration of AI and machine learning to improve device management and the transition to cloud-based UEM platforms for enhanced scalability and flexibility. BlackBerry has developed strong ties with U.S. and international government agencies. The company's solutions power more than 255 million vehicles and secure 17 of the G20 governments. This provides a relatively stable revenue stream and brand credibility in high-trust environments, such as defense, critical infrastructure and public safety. Expansion of the deal with the Malaysian government bolsters both the contract length and the number of licenses. The Malaysian government has successfully used its full Secure Communications portfolio and is working to replicate this model in other regions. Management highlighted that this division is a key contributor to BlackBerry's overall EBITDA and cash flow. It has successfully achieved its initial target of cutting back roughly $150 million from its run rate. BlackBerry's total adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025 was $39.3 million, including Cylance. This marks a $54 million improvement from last year after adjusting for the patent sale in early fiscal 2024. Cash and investments grew $144 million, mainly due to a strong boost in operating cash flow, which reached $42 million, along with the receipt of the first $80 million payment from the Cylance deal. Management expects an additional $75 million of cash to be added in fiscal 2026, including the second Cylance payment of $40 million, positioning the company to reinvest or return capital opportunistically. Sunnyvale, CA-based CrowdStrike is a leader in next-generation endpoint protection, threat intelligence and cyberattack response services. CrowdStrike's strong product innovation pipeline continues to enhance its market position. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the company introduced Falcon Data Protection, a new solution aimed at preventing data loss and ensuring compliance, which addresses rising concerns around data security. This product expansion strengthens the platform's value proposition and opens new revenue streams. CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is gaining popularity as an 'AI-native SOC,' with strong adoption in Charlotte AI Agentic Detection Triage, Workflows and Response. CrowdStrike is partnering with other AI companies to expand its capabilities. In the last reported quarter, Subscription revenues of $1.01 billion rose 27% from the year-ago quarter's level. This was partly due to the Falcon Flex Subscription Model, which allows customers to commit upfront and later choose modules, eliminating procurement friction. However, CrowdStrike is facing several challenges related to customers' negative sentiments since the global IT outage incident on July 19, 2024. The company has been implementing the Customer Commitment Package (to retain its customers), which includes product additions and discounts, hence compressing its revenue recognition and profitability. The cybersecurity landscape is intensely competitive, with major players like Palo Alto Networks, SentinelOne and Cisco expanding aggressively. Over the past few years, CrowdStrike has invested heavily to enhance its sales and marketing capabilities, particularly by increasing the sales force. As a result, its sales and marketing expenses flared up nearly ninefold to $1.52 billion in fiscal 2025 from $173 million in fiscal 2019. Additionally, investment in R&D is a top priority for CrowdStrike. The company has increased its R&D expenses to improve the design, architecture, operation and quality of its cloud platform. Higher sales and marketing, and R&D expenses might weigh on the company's bottom-line results. In the last reported quarter, CrowdStrike's non-GAAP R&D expenses climbed 31.6% year over year to $199.7 million. Over the past month, BB and CRWD have registered gains of 10.5% and 7.6%, respectively. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research In terms of the forward 12-month Price/sales ratio, BB is trading at 4.21X, lower than CRWD's 22.17X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Analysts have significantly raised BB's earnings estimates for the current fiscal year in the past 60 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Meanwhile, for CRWD, there is a marginal upward estimate revision. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Both BB and CRWD are well-positioned to gain from the rapidly growing cybersecurity market. BB, at present, flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) while CrowdStrike carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Hence, in terms of Zacks Rank, BB seems to be a better pick at the moment. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report BlackBerry Limited (BB) : Free Stock Analysis Report CrowdStrike (CRWD) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Hexnode and Kite Partner to Strengthen Endpoint Management Across the UK
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hexnode, the flagship Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution from Mitsogo Inc., has announced a partnership with Kite, a leading UK-based value-added distributor specialising in cybersecurity and networking technologies. Through this collaboration, Kite will serve as Hexnode's sole distributor for UEM solutions in the United Kingdom, leveraging its strong channel ecosystem to deliver advanced endpoint management solutions to businesses across the region. Finding the right distribution partner was paramount in signalling Hexnode's Channel focus, and Kite was the perfect fit. This partnership will ensure Hexnode's name is recognised in conjunction with the maturity of the platform. Increasingly frequent cybersecurity threats, evolving regulatory mandates, and the widespread adoption of hybrid work models have made enterprise mobility and endpoint management a critical focus for UK businesses. As a result, the United Kingdom's Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) market is expanding at a CAGR of 21.9%, projected to reach $3.374 billion by 2030. Recognising this demand, Hexnode and Kite Distribution will equip UK enterprises with advanced endpoint management solutions, helping them bolster security, maintain compliance, and seamlessly adapt to the evolving digital ecosystem. Commenting on the collaboration, Stuart Nairne-Clark, Business Development Director at Kite said, 'Here at Kite, we continuously review our product portfolio and the market to ensure we are offering the right solutions to our partners and their customers. Hexnode is a perfect addition for us, in the UEM space. We were impressed by the platform following internal evaluation and the feedback from several of our trusted partners. The channel proposition, offering both traditional resale and an MSP model, coupled with significant investments into the local UKI team, makes Hexnode the ideal vendor partner.' Hexnode's UEM solution provides organisations with a unified console to manage and secure endpoints across multiple operating systems. With features such as Patch Management, Application Management, Remote Monitoring, and AI-driven Automation, Hexnode helps businesses streamline IT operations while maintaining a strong security posture. Apart from traditional endpoint management services, the platform also offers specialised solutions such as Kiosk Management, BYOD Management and Rugged Device Management enabling enterprises to optimise productivity and implement robust security strategies tailored to modern business environments. As part of its global expansion, Hexnode recently added its UK based physical foothold at the iconic Gherkin. The office reinforces Hexnode's commitment to providing localised support, fostering stronger collaborations with UK businesses, and addressing region-specific IT challenges with agility. 'Throughout the exploration stages for a Distribution Partner for the UK region, Kite was quickly identified as the right choice for both businesses. With no competing technologies and plenty of complementary ones in their offering, Kite will help take our brand and our message to the UK market at scale, with care and expertise as we nicely fulfil the UEM solution for their portfolio,' stated Dan Pratt, Channel Manager at Hexnode. 'We feel that they embody the roles of 'Trusted Advisor & Trusted Disruptor' perfectly, bringing both established and new vendors into the forefront and we are extremely excited to see what this partnership can grow into.' Adding to it, Blake Neate, UK Sales Director at Hexnode, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: 'Finding the right distribution partner was paramount in signalling Hexnode's Channel focus and Kite was the perfect fit to enable this and complement our approach. This partnership allows Hexnode to utilise the value Kite brings in the process and will ensure Hexnode's name is recognised in conjunction with the maturity of the platform. With Kite, we can't wait to get our teeth into the proactive partner engagement that is already taking shape.' By leveraging Kite Distribution's extensive customer network and Hexnode's scalable UEM technology, this partnership aims to redefine endpoint security and management for enterprises across the UK. About Kite Distribution Kite Distribution is a UK & Ireland focused Independent IT cybersecurity distributor, leading the charge in next-gen cybersecurity solutions. We help innovative global cybersecurity technology vendors and specialist partners scale their business in the UK & Ireland market with specialist marketing and sales services. Kite Distribution strives to understand the DNA and objectives of our vendors and partners and support their go to market strategies as our own. About Hexnode Hexnode, an award-winning cloud-based Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution from Mitsogo Inc., is committed to helping businesses efficiently manage their device fleets. Recognising the importance of corporate data and the rise of BYODs, COPEs, and COBOs, Hexnode strives to introduce intelligent technologies to safeguard devices against threats and theft. It offers comprehensive endpoint management solutions compatible with major platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, iOS, macOS, ChromeOS, Fire OS, vision OS and tvOS. The platform offers a free trial for those interested in exploring its capabilities.
