McAfee and Ingram Micro Deepen Relationship to Provide Leading Security Solutions Across the Globe

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McAfee Corp. (Nasdaq: MCFE) and Ingram Micro Inc. have expanded their global relationship to enhance McAfee's channel program. This partnership aims to facilitate access to McAfee's cybersecurity products through Ingram Micro’s worldwide distribution network, including Cloud Marketplaces and Centers of Excellence. The collaboration will empower channel partners to better meet customer needs and accelerate cloud adoption with McAfee's Device to Cloud Suites. Additionally, Ingram Micro will provide migration services from legacy security technologies to McAfee MVISION products.

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• Expanded global partnership with Ingram Micro enhances access to McAfee products.
• Channel partners will benefit from easier purchasing of McAfee solutions via Ingram Micro.
• Ingram Micro's service organizations gain access to McAfee's security tools.

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McAfee Corp. (Nasdaq: MCFE) – Today, McAfee and Ingram Micro Inc., a global leader in technology and supply chain services, have announced an expanded worldwide relationship that builds on the transformation of the McAfee channel program. The new agreement will provide access to McAfee products and solutions across Ingram Micro’s global distribution network, including its regional Cloud Marketplaces and Centers of Excellence.

McAfee launched its SaaS portfolio on the U.S. Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace in late 2020, and plans to expand its footprint on Ingram Micro’s network of e-commerce platforms throughout 2021. Both companies recognize the opportunity and impact of cloud transformation happening within the channel landscape. Together, the two companies are working to help channel partners embrace these dynamics and enhance their offerings to address customer needs and drive intiatives to accelerate the opportunity by offering McAfee Device to Cloud Suites designed to help organizations accelerate cloud adoption. Additionally, Ingram Micro is expanding its services capabilities with McAfee to provide migration services to move from legacy security technology to McAfee MVISION products.

“At McAfee, we are focused on empowering our partners to effectively address dynamic customer needs by providing industry leading security solutions, a strong eco-system, and programs that enhance profitability, ” said Kathleen Curry, senior vice president of global enterprise channels, OEM & strategic alliances, McAfee. “Ourexpanded relationship with Ingram Micro will help build on the transformation that McAfee has been driving and enable our organizations to reach a larger set of customers around the world in need of security protection.”

“We are proud to play an increasingly important role in McAfee’s global channel strategy and applaud its efforts to increase its channel partner engagement and enablement,” said Scott Zahl, executive director, global partner enablement, Ingram Micro. “Together with McAfee we are providing our mutual channel partners with access to one of the world’s most trusted cybersecurity solution portfolios and award-winning channel programs. Add to the mix our security expertise and best-in-class resources including our regional Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplaces and global Centers of Excellence, and there’s never been a better time to work with Ingram Micro and McAfee.”

As a result, channel partners will benefit from the expanded relationship in the following ways:

• McAfee and Ingram Micro will be able to more effectively engage with and strengthen global channel partner relationships
• It will now be easier for channel partners to purchase McAfee products and solutions through Ingram Micro
• The expanded relationship enables Ingram Micro’s large service organizations with security tools and solutions from McAfee
• Partners will be able to see McAfee products in Ingram Micro Centers of Excellence around the world

About McAfee

McAfee Corp. (Nasdaq: MCFE) is the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. Inspired by the power of working together, McAfee creates consumer and business solutions that make our world a safer place. www.mcafee.com

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. More at www.ingrammicro.com.

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FAQ

What is the new partnership between McAfee and Ingram Micro about?

The partnership aims to enhance McAfee's channel program by providing broader access to its cybersecurity products through Ingram Micro's distribution network.

How will McAfee's partnership with Ingram Micro benefit channel partners?

Channel partners will have easier access to purchase McAfee products and solutions, enhancing their ability to meet customer needs.

What solutions will McAfee offer through Ingram Micro?

McAfee will offer its Device to Cloud Suites to help organizations accelerate cloud adoption.

When did McAfee launch its SaaS portfolio on Ingram Micro's platform?

McAfee launched its SaaS portfolio on the U.S. Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace in late 2020.