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Exclusive Networks Signs MoU With International Chamber of Commerce Trade

June 23, 2022

Jesper Trolle, CEO at Exclusive Networks

Exclusive Networks, a global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure has announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the ICC’s Trade for prosperity initiative to become the cybersecurity partner of choice for its new global awareness programme aimed at its 45 million-member organisations.

As part of the programme, Exclusive Networks will provide specialist cybersecurity expertise and knowledge to CEOs and business leaders of some of the world’s fastest-growing companies, helping to guide and educate business heads as to what they need to know, what they need to do and who can provide the products and services to help them safeguard their businesses against growing cyber threats as they navigate the uncharted waters ahead and return to sustainable growth and profitability.

“Our mission is to drive the transition to a totally trusted digital world for all people and organisations,” stated Jesper Trolle, CEO at Exclusive Networks.

“To achieve this we need to build an ecosystem of partners – a cyber coalition of the willing if you like – to help raise awareness, educate, inform, guide and advise organisations on how to combat the growing threat of cybercrime. With its global business reach and scale the ICC Trade for Prosperity initiative is a perfect partner to help with this mission and we are delighted to be partnering with them as part of this important programme.”

With a network of 45 million individual business members, crossing all borders and continents, the ICC is a supranational organisation, sitting above governments and uniquely positioned to guide, advise and assist businesses in spreading their international trading wings and connect them with product and service solution providers that can help them enter, establish and thrive in new markets across the globe.

Commenting on the partnership Andrew Roberts, Head of Publishing at ICC Trade for Prosperity, said, “Cybersecurity is critical in protecting today’s digitally driven global economy, and the need to build cyber resilience within organisations has never been greater. Having carefully assessed the needs of business leaders within our member companies, as they look to take advantage of new digital technologies and infrastructure such as cloud, it was clear we needed a specialist cybersecurity partner to join the programme. With its global scale, expert resources and specialist skills in cybersecurity, Exclusive Networks was the obvious choice and we are delighted to have them on board.”

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Leading Cybersecurity Specialist Eyes Sub-Saharan Africa Expansion

August 4, 2021

One of the leading global trusted cybersecurity specialists for digital infrastructure, Exclusive Networks has entered into an exclusive agreement with Networks Unlimited with the intention to pursue discussions around a potential acquisition. A major regional value-added distributor focused predominantly on cybersecurity and infrastructure markets, Networks Unlimited has numerous key vendor relationships in common with Exclusive.

Headquartered in South Africa with further operations in Kenya and Mauritius, its partner ecosystem gives it access to 38 national markets across the continent. The agreement would bolster Exclusive Networks’ presence in the region, expanding its global footprint and creating additional opportunities for vendors and customers of both organisations.

Jesper Trolle, CEO at Exclusive Networks said that “Our global strategy continues to seek like-minded national and regional specialists like Networks Unlimited who possess strong leadership, deep expertise and a proven track record of growth that chimes with our vision.”

“The synergies in services offerings and vendor portfolios are both clear and compelling. We are also excited by the possibilities of serving more of the African market, building on our existing operations that border the Networks Unlimited footprint.”

The major vendors for Networks Unlimited are Fortinet and F5 Networks, which are also both significant vendor relationships for Exclusive Networks globally. The two companies have numerous other partnerships in common, such as Rubrik, Mellanox, SentinelOne and Tintri.

Beyond vendors and technologies, the two companies share a progressive approach to high-value services and a high commitment to accredited skills. Networks Unlimited is also principally owned by the people who manage and work at the business, giving it an enterprising and entrepreneurial culture, reflecting that of Exclusive Networks.

“We believe this is an exciting development with the potential to build on our 27-year history as a fixture of the African IT landscape by beginning a new chapter as part of a global relationship,” said Anton Jacobsz, CEO of Networks Unlimited Africa.

“Exclusive Networks would be, in our view, a great fit for our customers and partners, and provide many new opportunities for our fantastic and committed team. We have highly skilled engineering resources throughout the region to assist with global implementations, while our partner ecosystem would benefit commercially from the global scale opportunities afforded by us being part of the worldwide Exclusive Networks organisation.”