Route1 Expands Distribution in Latin America; Signs New MobiAlliance Channel Partners
TORONTO, May 8 // -- Underscoring its commitment to expanding its international distribution channels and entering new markets, Route1, Inc.(TM) (TSX-V:ROI), an innovator in secure, remote computing solutions, today announced that it has signed two new MobiAlliance partners in Venezuela and Mexico: NETIX (with offices in Caracas, Venezuela and Bogota, Colombia); and Ultra Continental in Monterrey, Mexico. NETIX and Ultra Continental will be responsible for distribution, sales and support of the Mobi Solution(TM) in their respective local markets.
"Expanding our distribution channels in Latin America is part of our international growth strategy," said Andrew White, CEO of Route1. "Our new Latin American partners provide us with important regional market expertise, enabling us to offer our customers easier access to the Mobi Solution while delivering the highest possible level of customer service."
Agreements with NETIX and Ultra Continental strengthen Route1's in- country, value-added channels in the region through the addition of top-tier VARS including Compufacil, Netready, Recursos Y Technologia, Scieotec, FASE, INFOSS, and Sciotek. New system integrators include MainBit and Integrar.
"The Route1 MobiKEY(TM) is an innovative solution and we look forward to representing Route1 as a Value Added Distributor in Mexico," said Pacelli Garza, Managing Director of ULTRA Continental. "Route1 has demonstrated a solid business vision, as well as commitment to and investment in this market and in our partnership. In doing so they have gained the confidence of the channel in Mexico."
"The Route1 Mobi Solution is the next generation of remote access. Our partners have come to rely on NETIX to identify and bring to market solutions that change the way people conduct business," said NETIX President, Sebatianio Sortino. "We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding partnership with Route1."
Mobi Solution consists of the MobiKEY - a unique remote access software solution embedded on a cryptographic USB device - integrated with a managed secure connectivity service called MobiNET. It enables users to remotely operate their office PCs over cellular data, WiFi, and LAN connections. All applications and data remain behind the corporate firewall.
The MobiAlliance Channel Partner Program is designed to deliver the solutions, services and resources to enable Route1 partners to become successful with the Mobi Solution while leveraging their expertise in networking, security and the pervasive wireless workplace.
About Route1, Inc.
Route1's innovative remote access solution transforms the way people work. Route1 offers simple and trusted remote access, enabling companies to securely expand the remote computing capability of all their employees. Furthermore, since no applications or data reside on the remote devices, organizations can assure compliance with privacy, security and governance regulations. The Mobi Solution's secure design also supports regulatory and business continuity needs.
The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol: ROI) with offices in Toronto and New York. For more information, visit www.route1.com.
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