Crossbeam Adds Compta and Maxima to Its Global Partner Program Leading European IT Solutions Providers Certified in CASP Program to Support Crossbeam

BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossbeam Systems, Inc., the leading provider of next-generation security platforms for high-performance networks, today announced that it has expanded its ecosystem of strategic partners with the addition of Compta and Maxima to its Crossbeam Accredited Service Provider (CASP) program. CASP is an invitation-only program consisting of global partners who have been qualified and certified to sell Crossbeam solutions and provide professional services, training and technical support. Both Compta and Maxima have joined as CASP-Support partners, providing 24-hour technical and local language support, as well as advanced remediation to customers in their respective countries.

"Compta and Maxima are key additions to the CASP program in Europe, providing on-the-ground support to Crossbeam customers in the UK and Portugal," said Keyur Patel, director of Worldwide Technical Support for Crossbeam. "Their commitment to obtaining CASP certification, along with their established reputations as leading IT systems solutions providers, will help ensure that customers continue to receive the highest standard of service excellence."

Based in Portugal, Compta operates as a solution integrator in the telecommunications and information systems markets. In addition to its network security division, which will serve the needs of Crossbeam customers, Compta offers a full range of networking and enterprise application solutions designed to address all areas of the business.

"We've been helping major customers in Portugal to deploy the Crossbeam X-Series for several years, so strengthening our support capabilities through CASP certification was a natural next step for us," said Antonio Landeiro, Compta Infrastructure & Security BU Director. "Our ability to offer one point of contact is an enormous benefit to customers who have come to rely on Compta as their trusted provider. We can now offer exceptional support when and how Crossbeam customers require it, which aligns well with the goals of our network security division."

Based in the UK with more than 1,400 customers worldwide, Maxima is a specialist in IT business systems and managed services, helping its customers to plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures.

"One of the reasons customers turn to Maxima is our level of expertise and broad portfolio of IT infrastructure, support and managed services," said Stuart Brown, business development manager at Maxima. "Crossbeam's X-Series security platform is a key offering within our security practice. The CASP program enhances our ability to deliver the superior levels of technical support that customers demand for their security infrastructure."

Crossbeam's X-Series security platform virtualizes best-in-class security applications on a scalable, carrier-class chassis. Companies with high-performance networks deploy the X-Series to consolidate security infrastructure without compromising extreme throughput or reliability. Because the X-Series is capable of collapsing entire multi-vendor network segments onto a single device, it delivers the lowest total cost of ownership among competing security solutions. For more information on Crossbeam's innovative X-Series platform, please visit http://www.crossbeam.com/products/x-series.php.

About Crossbeam

Crossbeam Systems, Inc. transforms the way enterprises, service providers and government agencies architect and deliver security services. The basis of Crossbeam's solution is its Next Generation Security Platform, a highly scalable software and hardware platform that facilitates the consolidation, virtualization and simplification of security services delivery, while preserving the customers' choice of best-of-breed security applications. Crossbeam offers the only security platform that delivers unparalleled network performance, scalability, adaptability and resiliency. Customers choose Crossbeam to intelligently manage risk, accelerate and maintain compliance, and protect their businesses from evolving threats. Crossbeam is headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., and has offices in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. More information is available at www.crossbeam.com.

Crossbeam Systems and Crossbeam are registered trademarks of Crossbeam Systems, Inc. All other company, product or service names not owned by Crossbeam mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners.

    Sharon Dratch
    Davies Murphy Group
    (781)418-2425
    crossbeam@daviesmurphy.com

SOURCE Crossbeam Systems, Inc.