Exclusive Networks has announced the addition of Sonatype to its EMEA vendor portfolio.
The leader in developer-friendly tools for software supply chain automation and security has chosen Exclusive to help expand its footprint with a partnership geared to equipping and enabling resellers, focused on bringing best-in-class digital and cloud-based security products and services to market.
As part of the agreement, Exclusive will focus primarily on opportunities around the Nexus Lifecycle and Nexus Firewall solutions that promise to eliminate risk from third-party open-source software supply chains.
Exclusive Networks VP Global Vendor Alliances and Business Development Denis Ferrand-Ajchenbaum said: “Enterprises investing in innovation and digital transformation are rightly concerned about the security risks inherent in third-party software components. So they’re turning to channel partners to advise on and implement specialised, automated solutions that won’t compromise development velocity or interrupt workflows.
“Sonatype prevents those vulnerable, insecure software elements from entering – literally like a firewall for code – thereby letting organisations to continue leveraging open-source and third-party software ecosystems. This whole DevSecOps area aligns perfectly with the Exclusive Networks vision of a trusted world, and partnering regionally with a leader like Sonatype underlines our relevance to cloud-first channel players while also allowing more traditional cyber resellers. In addition, to explore new market opportunities.”
Sonatype General Manager Wai Man Yau said: “The channel is instrumental to Sonatype’s growth, and we see Exclusive Networks as a key player in energising and enabling our partner ecosystem.” said Exclusive is a true specialist with tremendous knowledge and focus around DevSecOps, containerisation and the challenges of security software supply chains. It also has the scale of capabilities and relationships to serve a large addressable market.”
