Tel Aviv, Israel – August 13, 2018
Perimeter 81, a leading provider of Cloud VPN and Software Defined Perimeter technology, announced today that it has officially launched a partnership with Takara Joho, the premier IT reseller and MSP for SMBs in Japan. The two parties have signed an agreement to introduce Perimeter 81’s innovative network-as-a-service technology to the Japanese market through Takara Joho’s multi-tier IT distribution and managed services. “We are very committed to our growth and development in Japan and by working with an industry leader like Takara Joho, I am confident we can redefine secure network access for the Japanese mid-market,” said Amit Bareket, CEO and Co-Founder of Perimeter 81. With its hardware-free infrastructure, multi-tenant management platform and single-click client applications, Perimeter 81 offers Managed Service Providers and their clients the benefits of hassle-free, highly scalable and cost-effective network security. This VPN as a service solution is uniquely suited for the SMB and SME businesses, making it possible to automatically deploy secure policy-based access gateways in any location, on-premise or in the cloud, enabling a secured remote access without the need for hardware installations and complex manual configuration. “Perimeter 81’s solution for encrypting a company’s Internet traffic is now becoming a necessary infrastructure to secure Internet access. We intend to focus on selling Perimeter 81 as it aligns with our mission to protect SMBs in Japan from cyber attacks,” said Akihiko Hogyoku, President and CEO of Takara Joho. “As Japan will host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and Tokyo Olympics in 2020, we have to be prepared for increasing cyber attacks and fake Wi-Fi hotspots. With Perimeter 81, Takara Joho will certainly contribute to cyber security in Japan.”
Perimeter 81 is a next-generation, software-defined network security provider, driven by the mission to transform secure network access for the modern and distributed workforce. Built from scratch based on input from security leaders needing a change from legacy VPN technology, Perimeter 81’s user-friendly interface, unified management and seamless integration with major cloud services, give companies of all industries and sizes the power to be fully mobile and confidently cloud-based.
Takara Joho, established in 1995 and headquartered in Osaka, is a leading distributor in Japan, providing a wide range of security solutions from network security to endpoint, mobile and cloud security. The company deals with multiple resellers, integrators and service providers to deliver to the SMB market and mid-market across Japan. Takara Joho has been one of the top distributors of leading Israeli cyber security solutions in Japan, offering years of reliable technical support.
Perimeter 81 Co-founders: Sagi Gidali, CPO, and Amit Bareket, CEO.
