KDDI certified as FireEye Platinum Partner globally

May 31, 2017

-Delivering even higher quality of services worldwide-

KDDI group has obtained Platinum Partner certification from FireEye, the company with number 1 global share*1 in solutions guarding against targeted cyberattacks. This certification is the highest offered in the “FireEye Fuel Partner Program”*2, signifying KDDI’s depth of knowledge and technical skills in providing the solutions. In addition to the increased cyber protection, the partnership with FireEye will benefit companies with service cost reductions.

The Platinum certification was awarded to KDDI for its excellent performance in implementing FireEye solutions in more than 20 countries since the start of the partnership in 2015. With this experience of implementing and maintaining FireEye solutions using its own personnel, KDDI has gained a deep level of knowledge and practical know-how on the service.

Takayuki Nishimura, President of FireEye K.K. says, “We welcome KDDI as one of our FireEye Platinum Partners. With this partnership, we believe that KDDI group around the world will even be more equipped to ensure customers’ peace of mind by leveraging our solutions in detecting, and protecting companies from cyberattacks.”

Started as a pioneer in Japan’s international telecommunications, KDDI has now expanded its presence to over 190 countries worldwide. KDDI solutions include international network, TELEHOUSE data centers, and one stop solutions for customers expanding globally, from creating to maintaining the entire IT environment of offices around the world. KDDI will continue to support customers in expanding their business worldwide.

*1 Source: IDC Japan, 6/2016 Japan Cybersecurity Products and Services Market Shares, 2015: Specialized Threat Analysis and Protection Products, and Managed Security Services (JPE40928416)

*2 Fuel Partner Program is a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program for FireEye security solution. The partnership is divided into gold, silver, and platinum partners. Platinum Partner is an invitation-only partnership level reserved for FireEye Partners who are committed to a high-growth partnership with FireEye and demonstrate a breadth and depth of cyber-security technical and sales capabilities. See here for details:
FireEye Fuel Resellers

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FireEye with KDDI