Broadcom Software Forges Exclusive Distributor Agreement With Carahsoft Technology

Carahsoft Technology announced that it is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for all Broadcom Software solutions to channel partners in the public sector, serving the federal, state and local government markets as well as the education market. This follows the signing of an exclusive Public Sector Cybersecurity Aggregator partnership agreement with Broadcom Incorporated, which owns the Symantec security portfolio, Carahsoft said Monday.

In a statement, Carahsoft said plans to provide a range of initiatives that will enable the Broadcom Software Public Sector channel partner community to “create and be financially rewarded for delivering outstanding customer experiences, increased customer retention and growth.” With its new partner, Carahsoft added that it plans to offer significant incentives and deal registration plans that will help fuel growth in the public sector segment.

Brian Snell, Carahsoft’s sales director for the Broadcom Software business, said that through the new agreement, the two companies will focus efforts and investments on the resources to boost resellers’ sales of Symantec solutions and provide new programs and focus for the small and medium business customer segment.

For her part, Cynthia Loyd, Broadcom Software‘s vice president of global enterprise, partner and commercial sales, said the collaboration will enable her company to more effectively deliver innovative security solutions to all of its public sector customers.

Symantec is the provider of a security software suite that consists of anti-malware, intrusion prevention and firewall features for server and desktop computers. Symantec’s endpoint security solutions were designed to protect traditional and mobile endpoint devices with innovative technologies for attack surface reduction, attack prevention, breach prevention, and detection and response, Broadcom said on its website.