Hornetsecurity forms their next important partnership with api Computerhandels GmbH as the third distributor to further increase the penetration of the German IT retail market. The cooperation has strategic advantages for both sides: While Hornetsecurity is once again significantly increasing its presence in the German channel and at the same time gaining access to other European markets, api is expanding its portfolio of value-added services to include important security elements.

In the process of searching for an additional distributor, Hornetsecurity was convinced by api’s many years of expertise and the high range of distribution. Founded in 1994, the company with headquarters in Baesweiler and various national and international subsidiaries has been operating very successfully in the IT industry for over 25 years and provides services to more than 14,000 specialized and wholesale customers and system houses.

Api convinces as a full-range supplier with a highly automated logistical system, and at the same time focuses on the expansion of its value added services. An important aspect here is the establishment of a comprehensive IT security portfolio. With its cloud solutions for secure email communication, Hornetsecurity provides essential components in this area. In particular, the Security and Compliance Suite for the Microsoft Office 365 Cloud, 365 Total Protection and the 365 Total Encryption service for the encryption of email content in Office 365 play a key role.

Daniel Blank, COO at Hornetsecurity

“api offers access to large parts of the German specialized retail market and thus completes our market access. We have now successfully completed our transformation to a 100% distribution business“, Daniel Blank continues. “Since January, partners can only complete their participation in the Hornetsecurity Channel Program by selecting an authorized distribution as their supply channel.”

Andreas Printz, Purchasing Manager at api, confirms: “System houses face the great challenge of fully protecting the IT infrastructure of organizations. Cloud solutions such as Office 365 are now increasingly being used. It is also the responsibility of the specialist trade partners to understand the data protection and security requirements of their customers and to deliver appropriate added value. With the services of Hornetsecurity, we can provide them with the necessary tools to secure email communication and thus close one of the main entry points for cyber attacks. At api, we always strive to be correctly positioned for current and future challenges in order to meet the diverse requirements of our customers quickly and reliably”.

About the Hornetsecurity Group

Hornetsecurity is the leading German email cloud security provider in Europe, which protects the IT infrastructure, digital communication and data of companies and organizations of all sizes. The security specialist from Hanover provides its services worldwide via 9 redundant, secured data centers. The product portfolio covers all important areas of email security, including spam and virus filters, legally compliant archiving and encryption, as well as defense against CEO fraud and ransomware. With around 200 employees, Hornetsecurity is represented globally at 11 locations and operates in more than 30 countries through its international distribution network. The premium services are used by approximately 40,000 customers including Swisscom, Telefónica, KONICA MINOLTA, LVM Versicherung, DEKRA and Claas.

About api Computerhandels GmbH

Due to constant growth, the steady expansion of intensive manufacturer cooperations and reliable, flexible customer support, api Computerhandels GmbH is a strong partner in IT distribution that focuses on providing services to qualified retailers and system houses. Personal contact persons at various national and international locations offer competent advice, which is supplemented by specially trained focus sales teams and the extensive VAD area with our academy. 

Hanover (12.11.2019) – According to the latest study by the consulting company, Deloitte, the technology sector is not only certified to have new growing potential but is also becoming more than ever the engine of innovation and “business enabler” of the German economy. The key to this success are the sector’s entrepreneurs, whose innovative products respond courageously to economic challenges and complex customer requirements. The 50 fastest growing German tech companies have now been honored by Deloitte with the Technology Fast 50 Award. Hornetsecurity was delighted to receive the award for the fifth time this year.

“Thanks to our expertise as consultants, we at Deloitte know that hardly any business today can do without technology,” explains Dr. Andreas Gentner, Partner and Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications EMEA at Deloitte. “Innovative technology makes us fit for the future across all industries, provides attractive offers to customers and thus strengthens Germany as a economic location”.

Deloitte emphasizes that the great challenge for companies is to maintain the balance between growth and expansion, while adapting organizational structures. The award goes to companies that manage to overcome these challenges. The ranking is based on the percentage of sales growth over the last four financial years.

As part of its expansion strategy, Hornetsecurity recently extended the benefits of it’s product 365 Total Protection with additional essential features in the form of its latest service: Microsoft 365 Email Encryption. The new product is an easy-to-use and secure solution for protecting data stored in the Office 365 cloud from spying and theft without affecting usability.

Further Information:

• Services: 365 Total Encryption
• Press Release: it-sa 2019 – Hornetsecurity creates new perspectives for email security

Hanover (15.10.2019) – You could certainly see, hear, feel and understand Hornetsecurity from the 8th through 10th of October at it-sa 2019. In keeping with the slogan “Ich will Cloud” (I want Cloud), the Email Cloud Security Provider offered an extraordinary program in its 200 m² booth, and  the company showcased its new Email Security Services in an exciting presentation.

Hornetsecurity and its eight partners welcomed the exhibition audience every hour with a spectacular stage show that included live music and acrobatic performances. The increasing cyber-crime targeting Microsoft Office 365 was the topic of discussion, with Hornetsecurity focusing on the risks of unencrypted data storage in the Office 365 cloud. The email security specialist also provided the solution to the existing problem – in the form of its latest security service: 365 Total Encryption. Immediately after each show, Hornetsecurity presented the mechanisms and functions of the service during a live demonstration. 365 Total Encryption encrypts all content of all emails stored in the Microsoft Office 365 Cloud, providing the best possible protection against the growing threat of espionage, data theft and other hacker attack methods.

In addition to interesting and informative conversations about current topics and trends in the IT security industry at the Hornetsecurity booth, an interactive live quiz invited visitors to take part and challenge their IT know-how. The winners received prizes such as Marshall headphones, keyfinders and Hornetsecurity laptop bags.

After the daily program, the email security expert hosted parties on two evenings: “Me and The Heat” and DJ Abuze provided some great beats and the Hornet crew tapped fresh free beer for the guests.

After the last live show on Thursday afternoon, Daniel Hofmann and Daniel Blank, CEOs of Hornetsecurity, once again thanked all partners, distributors, employees and artists for three sensational days at the event in Nuremberg. The success of the fair for the Hornetsecurity partners has been confirmed.  With more than 500 interesting conversations and new contacts, it is now time for the follow-up work.

it-sa once again lived up to its reputation as Europe’s largest IT security trade fair: This year, around 15,600 attendees visited the four exhibition halls, where around 750 companies presented their latest IT security solutions. Hornetsecurity is proud to be part of the growing IT security industry and to make a major contribution to increasing security in email communications.

Impressions of the it-sa 2019:

Further information:

• Microsoft 365 Email Encryption
• Press release: Office 365 Email and Data Theft Protection – Hornetsecurity Releases 365 Total Encryption

Hanover (01.10.2019) – Users of Microsoft Office 365 are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals. Over the past year alone, the number of attacks on users’ email accounts has almost quadrupled. For protection against data theft, unauthorized access or spying, cloud security provider Hornetsecurity is expanding its extensive email Security & Compliance Suite, 365 Total Protection with the release of a new security service, 365 Total Encryption. This new level of security for Office 365 users will encrypt the content of all emails stored in the Microsoft Office 365 cloud.

Cybercriminals target the Microsoft Cloud

According to Microsoft’s latest Security Intelligence Report the number of phishing attacks on Office 365 accounts has increased by 250% over the course of a year. 365 Total Encryption encrypts all incoming and stored emails while effectively protecting sensitive data from
cyberattackers – even if they have taken over the account.

Decryption is only possible by the mailbox owner, who has a private key. Encryption with 365 Total Encryption protects corporate email communications from espionage, unauthorized mailbox access or theft of important corporate information. Even Microsoft doesn’t have access to the content of emails encrypted by 365 Total Encryption.

“It is unavoidable that companies must move to the cloud in the short to medium term. If they don’t, they will be left behind in the future”, says Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity. “Nevertheless, companies do not have to waive the protection of their data from unauthorized access. With 365 Total Encryption, we offer just that: an easy-to-use and secure solution to protect data stored in Office 365 from spying and theft—without limiting usability.”

365 Total Encryption adds essential features to the capabilities of 365 Total Protection while also offering the best possible market-wide protection against the growing threats of spying, data theft and business email compromises. The service works on all common email clients and end devices as well as on the native email clients of iOS and Android—without the installation of software.

Hornetsecurity will be presenting the comprehensive mechanisms and functionalities of 365 Total Encryption for the first time at it-sa, Europe’s largest IT security trade fair in Nuremberg from October 8th through October 10th, 2019.

About Hornetsecurity

Hornetsecurity is the leading cloud security provider for email, protecting the IT infrastructure, data and digital communications of companies/organizations of all sizes. The security specialist from Hanover provides its services worldwide via 9 redundant, secured data centers. The product portfolio covers all important areas of email security, including spam and virus filters, legally compliant archiving and encryption, as well as defense against CEO fraud and ransomware. Hornetsecurity is represented globally at 10 locations, has 200 employees and operates in more than 30 countries through its international distribution network. Its premium services are used by more than 40,000 customers, including Swisscom, Telefónica, KONICA MINOLTA, LVM Versicherung, DEKRA, Claas, and the Otto Group.

Contact for further information:
Hornetsecurity GmbH
Hannah Kreyenberg

Communicationsmanagement
Am Listholze 78
30177 Hannover

Phone: +49 (511) 515 464 -913
Email: presse@hornetsecurity.com

Hornetsecurity remains on its dynamic growth course and is consistently continuing its international expansion. The team of Hornetsecurity expands to around 200 IT specialists, who from now on will provide bundled know-how for the qualitative and innovative cloud security solutions which existing business customers already know.

About Hornetsecurity Group:

Hornetsecurity is the leading German email cloud security provider in Europe, which protects the IT infrastructure, digital communication and data of companies and organizations of all sizes. The security specialist from Hanover provides its services worldwide via 9 redundantly secured data centers. The product portfolio covers all important areas of email security, including spam and virus filters, legally compliant archiving and encryption as well as defense against CEO fraud and ransomware. With around 200 employees, Hornetsecurity is represented globally at 11 locations and operates in more than 30 countries through its international distribution network. The premium services are used by approximately 40,000 customers including Swisscom, Telefónica, KONICA MINOLTA, LVM Versicherung, DEKRA, Claas, and the Otto Group.

About Spamina:

Spamina is a European-based IT security company which secures corporate digital communications. The Simile Fingerprint Filter® technology protects corporate networks from sophisticated attacks such as zero-day attacks. Spamina provides a secure communications environment that ensures business continuity, service scalability and cost efficiency. Cloud services range from enterprise-wide secure email platform, enterprise mobile management, email and IM gateway protection, to archiving, encryption and DLP solutions for legal compliances.

About High-Tech Gründerfonds:

The seed investor High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) finances technology start-ups with growth potential. With a total volume of EUR 892.5 million distributed among three funds and an international partner network, the HTGF has supported more than 500 start-ups since 2005. Its team of experienced investment managers and start-up experts supports the young companies with know-how, entrepreneurial spirit and passion. The focus is on high-tech start-ups in the software, media and Internet industries as well as hardware, automation, healthcare, chemistry and life sciences. To date, external investors have invested more than 2 billion euros in the HTGF portfolio in around 1,400 subsequent financing rounds. In addition, the fund has successfully sold shares in more than 100 companies.

Investors in the public-private partnership include the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, KfW, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the commercial enterprises ALTANA, BASF, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, B.Braun, Robert Bosch, BÜFA, CEWE, Deutsche Post DHL, Dräger, Drillisch AG, EVONIK, EWE AG, Haniel, Hettich, Knauf, Körber, LANXESS, media + more venture Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG, PHOENIX CONTACT, Postbank, QIAGEN, RWE Generation SE, SAP, Schufa, Schwarz Group, STIHL, Thüga, Vector Informatik, WACKER and Wilh. Werhahn KG.

About Verdane:

Verdane seeks to be the preferred investor and active owner of technology-enabled growth companies in Northern Europe.
Verdane’s core investment strategy is to realize the potential of unlisted assets by being a knowledgeable and active owner. Verdane funds are distinctive in that they can invest in a single company, or in portfolios of companies. In each case, Verdane builds on its expertise and experience to unlock the underlying potential of small- and medium-sized growth companies.

About Harbert European Growth Capital:

The Harbert European Growth Captial Funds (HEGC) seek to generate superior returns for their investors by identifying and investing in promising emerging growth stage technology and healthcare companies. The HEGC Funds’ Investment Team combines substantial investment, advisory, and operating experience with capital and networking contacts to support great entrepreneurial teams in successfully executing their growth plans.

Additional information to:

• • High-Tech Gründerfonds
  • Verdane
  • Harbert Management Corporation

About Spamina: