NetBox Blue, a world leader in innovative internet and email management and security solutions, has appointed an exclusive country distributor in Bulgaria as part of a campaign to service the growing economies of Eastern Europe.

Hi Computers will distribute NetBox Blue mini appliances and the IBM series of appliances to the Bulgarian market. 

Hi Computers is a dynamic IT solutions company that enjoys full coverage of the Bulgarian market and dominates the small to medium size business space.

"We are delighted to be working with Hi Computers in Bulgaria," NetBox Blue Chairman, John Fison says. "This partnership gives Bulgarian businesses an unbeatable combination of local know-how and globally recognized innovation in internet and email security and management."

"Our initial emphasis will be on the Bulgarian market," Mr Fison says. "The economy is predicted to grow at around 5% this year despite the global financial crisis so there is a wealth of opportunities for us there."

"In the next year, Hi Computers and NetBox Blue will be pushing into neighbouring markets, including Serbia, Macedonia and Turkey."

The distribution agreement is underpinned by NetBox Blue's global partnership with IBM. IBM is providing local support for Hi Computers as well as introductions to the local channel and promotions into the local market.

Hi Computers has welcomed the opportunity to add NetBox Blue appliances to its stable of world-class solutions. "With extensive experience in the local market, we have gained a reputation for providing high quality security solutions and services," Hi Computers Managing Director, Konstantin Veselinov says. 

"We are the right company to represent NetBox Blue in the local market. The NetBox Blue security product has great potential and we're going to maximize the opportunity in our market."

Hi Computers believes the breadth of features offered in the NetBox helps the product stand out from other solutions.

"The NetBox Blue appliance is a complete solution for the security needs of every business," Mr Veselinov says.

"It combines a Firewall, VPN, Spam Filter and Antivirus Protection together with an array of reporting and internet management features. And it's not just about putting all the modules and programs together, it's about packaging the system professionally and what's more important - continuing to develop it.'

"That's what NetBox Blue does. It improves the solution constantly and provides reliable customer support," Mr Veselinov says.