Exclusive Networks, Mimecast partnership to bolster regional cyber defences

Mimecast, an email and collaboration security company, has announced the expansion of its partnership in the Middle East with global cybersecurity specialist distributor Exclusive Networks. The collaboration is an important part of Mimecast’s growth strategy, as it will increase access to its solutions in the face of a complex and ever-changing threat landscape.

Commenting on the partnership, Werno Gevers, Sales Director for Middle East at Mimecast, says: “We are excited to announce this partnership and at the opportunity to work with Exclusive Networks. Their extended partner and vendor community will support Mimecast’s growth objectives in the Middle East and continue to help customers Work Protected in an ever-changing threat landscape.”

Exclusive Network has recruited, and will continue to expand and enable, a team dedicated to Mimecast to support the launch. Once fully implemented and operational, the extended channel team from both organizations will continue to assist customers in the Middle East in managing risk and reducing complexity across their email and collaboration platforms.

The partnership is currently being rolled out in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Middle East, and Israel, with further expansion plans in the works for March 31st, 2023.

Mimecast was acquired for $5.8 billion by Permira, a global investment firm, in May of this year. Permira has a strong track record of working with companies in the Middle East, indicating Mimecast’s renewed focus in the region. The Middle East market has distinct dynamics, most notably the need to focus on strengthening channel partnerships, and the agreement with Exclusive Networks is seen as an important milestone in this regard.

Nathan Clements, Regional Vice President for Exclusive Networks Middle East and Africa comments: “We are very happy to have Mimecast on one of Exclusive Networks security divisions in the Middle East. There are three things we look at with every vendor we take to the market: potential for hyper-growth, great technology and amazing people who share our passion in creating value for the channel. I’m pleased to say that Mimecast checks all three boxes. I look forward to watching them grow with us in the region.”