Progress and Ingram Micro Strengthen Alliance to Bring IT Management to Iberia

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Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has expanded its partnership with Ingram Micro to include the Iberian Peninsula, enhancing access to its IT management solutions, including Progress MOVEit and WhatsUp Gold. Ingram Micro, a major technology solutions provider, aims to deliver greater operational efficiency for businesses in Spain and Portugal. The partnership allows resellers to access secure file transfer and network monitoring solutions, with potential for further global reach in the future. This agreement follows Ingram Micro's previous expansions into the UK and Middle East.

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• Expansion of partnership with Ingram Micro to Iberia enhances market reach.
• Increased access to Progress MOVEit and WhatsUp Gold for resellers in Spain and Portugal.
• Partnership supports operational efficiency for businesses.

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Partners and Resellers in Iberia Now Have Full Availability of Progress MOVEit and WhatsUp Gold IT Management Solutions through Ingram Micro

BEDFORD, Mass., Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS), the leading provider of products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact business applications, has again expanded its partnership agreement with Ingram Micro, one of the largest technology solution enablers, into the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal. Last year, Ingram grew its partnership with Progress into the UK and the Middle East. Channel partners and resellers in Iberia now have increased access to Progress® MOVEit^® and Progress® WS_FTP^® for secure file transfer as well as Progress® WhatsUp® Gold for network monitoring through Ingram Micro.

“Ingram Micro delivers a broad and deep spectrum of technology and services to businesses around the world,” said Gary Quinn, SVP, Worldwide Sales Core Products, Progress. “Our partnership continues to grow because together we enable customers to operate more efficiently and effectively--something that all businesses are looking to do.”

The Progress portfolio, now offered through Ingram Micro, includes:

• MOVEit is used by thousands of organizations worldwide to provide security, compliance, traceability and control over business critical-file transfer activities. Its secure data transfer capabilities, available on-premise or in the cloud, allows enterprise customers to securely transfer critical business information between users, locations and partners in compliance with data security regulations such as HIPAA, PCI DSS and the EU’s GDPR.
  
  
• WhatsUp Gold is a unified, powerful and easy-to-use network monitoring solution that helps IT staff proactively find and fix problems fast while providing outstanding value in both time and cost savings. Customers have an at-a-glance dashboard and an interactive map for visibility into the status and performance of networks, servers, storage devices and applications across on-premises and cloud with a single network interface.
  
  
• WS_FTP Server software provides the unique business-grade features required to assure reliable and secure transfer of critical data. WS_FTP Server software delivers flexibility to create a more efficient and customized file transfer process for specific organizational needs.
  

“Progress’ acquisition of Ipswitch only enhances the value of these solutions to the market,” said Robert Ballart, Senior Business Manager Value Division, Ingram Micro. “As part of a larger portfolio and with the added scale and resources available within Progress, we’re confident that our relationship will not only continue to be fruitful but will deliver increased benefit for our customers.”

While this agreement authorizes Ingram Micro to distribute the Progress IT management portfolio in Iberia, the partnership agreement may extend for increased global reach in the future.

About Ingram Micro Cloud
Ingram Micro Cloud is a division of Ingram Micro and a master cloud service provider (mCSP), offering channel partners and professionals access to a global marketplace, expertise, solutions and enablement programs that empower organizations to configure, provision and manage cloud technologies with confidence and ease. For more information on Ingram Micro, please visit https://es.ingrammicro.eu.

About Ingram Micro
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. Unrivalled 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.

About Progress
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) provides the best products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact business applications. Our comprehensive product stack is designed to make technology teams more productive and we have a deep commitment to the developer community, both open source and commercial alike. With Progress, organizations can accelerate the creation and delivery of strategic business applications, automate the process by which apps are configured, deployed and scaled, and make critical data and content more accessible and secure—leading to competitive differentiation and business success. Over 1,700 independent software vendors, 100,000+ enterprise customers, and a three-million-strong developer community rely on Progress to power their applications. Learn about Progress at www.progress.com or +1-800-477-6473. 

Progress, MOVEit, WhatsUp, and WS_FTP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the US and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Kim Baker           
Progress        
+1 781-280-4000           
pr@progress.com

FAQ

What is the significance of Progress's partnership with Ingram Micro in Iberia?

The partnership increases market access for Progress's IT management solutions, including MOVEit and WhatsUp Gold, in Spain and Portugal, enabling businesses to operate more efficiently.

What products are included in Progress's IT management portfolio available through Ingram Micro?

The portfolio includes Progress MOVEit for secure file transfer, WhatsUp Gold for network monitoring, and WS_FTP Server for secure data transfer.

When was the partnership expansion between Progress and Ingram Micro announced?

The partnership expansion was announced on December 21, 2020.

What markets did Ingram Micro previously expand Progress products into?

Ingram Micro previously expanded Progress products into the UK and the Middle East.

How does the partnership with Ingram Micro benefit customers?

The partnership allows customers to access a broader range of technology solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.