As the complexity of networks and the need for more security and control grows, it becomes evident that a single vendor alone cannot address all the security and control needs of the large computing market and its diverse users. DeepNines has embarked on a strategic partnership program to offer the best possible and most compelling solutions to this community. DeepNines offers integrated products as the cornerstone of more secure customer solutions through targeted partnerships with best-of-breed hardware, software, application and service vendors. DeepNines has a successful track record in offering a platform that enables Partners to reach our customer base, provide means of up-sale opportunities and expand into new markets.

Hardware PartnersDeepNines Hardware Partners provide the foundation to DeepNines' software solutions. Along with our hardware partners, DeepNines commits dedicated research and development, Q&A, support, marketing and sales resources to ensure the combined offerings meet the requirements of the marketplace and reliability demanded by our customers.

www.sun.com

Technology PartnersDeepNines leverages best-in-breed technologies from partners in order to complement DeepNines Security Edge Platform (SEP) and provide customers with modular and comprehensive security for their networks. Focusing on specific vertical and technology segments of the market, DeepNines Technology Partners' products are integrated, tested and certified to run on specific DeepNines platforms.

	www.sun.com
	www.surfcontrol.com
	www.novell.com
	www.arcsight.com

Application PartnersDeepNines provides a clear path for complimentary security applications based upon customer demand and forward thinking solutions. The Application Partner Program provides the entry point for ISV partners interested in marketing their solution as part of the DeepNines Infection Free Networking (IFN) architecture. The program offers an effective ecosystem of training, support and promotional opportunities such as co-branding to maximize the impact of combined products and services and effortlessly market and sell these solutions to our VARs and end users. Any ISV interested in partnering with DeepNines may contact us at partner@deepnines.com

	www.sun.com
	www.oracle.com

Open Source ProjectsDeepNines actively supports the Linux operating system and has also offered contributions to the OpenSolaris project in addition to deploying related solutions in its full range of products. These solutions complement DeepNines and our other partners' solutions, platforms and applications for the benefit of joint customers.

	www.linux.org
	www.opensolaris.org/os