Avast will be incorporated with Kyocera’s MPS “securing network connected endpoints”.
A press release announced the three year deal between Kyocera and Avast in Canada that will see the digital security company included in the OEMs MPS as a “defence against cybercrime”. Kyocera Canada is now a certified Avast Elite Channel partner which will benefit its customers using Kyocera’s document solutions who will also have the advantage of Avast’s cloud based security network that detects and blocks cyber attacks including malware, phishing, ransomware, breaches in privacy and much more.
Michel Naud, Director of Direct Operations for Kyocera Canada, said: “With the rapid growth of cyber threats such as ransomware, security has become a top priority for our customers. By partnering with Avast, not only can we provide immediate and effective security protection, we now have the technology, services and resources to build and scale the IT services side of our business. This is a clear market advantage for KYOCERA Document Solutions Canada.”
Kevin Chapman, Senior Vice President and General Manager SMB Business, Avast, said in a statement: “We welcome KYOCERA Document Solutions Canada as a partner and look forward to helping them deliver tailored security and managed IT services for customers with any type of security need.
“Our unique AVG Business by Avast solutions provide advanced security protection for end customers which simplify the delivery and automate the management of security services for our channel partners. Coupled with our comprehensive channel partner program, we’re ensuring our partners can go to market effectively and build a scalable program that fosters high recurring revenue and great margins.”