EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named a WatchGuard ONE Gold Partner by WatchGuard Technologies, a global leader in multi-function firewalls.  WatchGuard’s Gold level represents those few partners who deliver extremely high levels of security expertise and service to customers.

“EDTS‘s achievement is a clear reflection of their commitment to training and certification,” said Alex Thurber, global vice president of sales for WatchGuard. “Getting network security right is critical for every organization, and well-trained and well-educated resellers have happier customers and end-users, with safer networks. We’re proud to name EDTS as a Gold partner.”

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of integrated, multi-function business security solutions that intelligently combine industry standard hardware, best-of-breed security features, and policy-based management tools. WatchGuard provides easy-to-use, yet enterprise-powerful protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.

“The focus of EDTS is to deliver IT solutions that help secure our client’s data while allowing them to concentrate on the profitability and productivity of their company,” said Charles Johnson, CEO of EDTS.  “We are committed to helping every client achieve new levels of success, and expect that this elite level partnership with WatchGuard will help us deliver added value and expertise to our clients.”