Smoothwall secures major internet contracts

The £5m-turnover company is headquartered in Leeds and has offices in North Carolina and California.

It now sells its technology and products via 600 reseller partners in more than 65 countries.

Jamie Moore, a sales manager, said: “Our partners choose Smoothwall because our web security system utilises our own filtering technology which is considered to be among the best in the world.

“It provides real-time control and monitoring of each and every webpage and user requests, plus all the tools needed to secure, manage and report on their activity.”

He added: “We invest our time and expertise in our partners who are internet service providers, system integrators, IT service companies and resellers to ensure that they have complete knowledge and understanding of this complex market, which helps them to deliver the right solution to their customers’ problems.

“We believe that we provide tangible value to everybody in the chain – the customer gets exactly what they need, their end-users get properly secured internet and web access and our partners get healthy margins and to build long-term relationships with their clients.”

Smoothwall recently helped one specialist reseller secure a contract with the NHS in Newcastle worth more than £100,000. George Lungley, Smoothwall chief executive, said: “We believe that great British software engineering and Yorkshire grit make a powerful combination and we’re planning further expansion within our business before the end of this year which will take full advantage of the fragile global economic climate.”

Smoothwall employs 100 staff.