Marshal merges with 8e6

Jeremy Hulse, vice president of sales APAC at Marshal 8e6, said the combined entity will be effective as of 13 November.

“The combined company serves around 20,000 customers managing and around 16 million end users in 96 countries,” he said.

“It also includes the combined billings of around US$50 million in the past twelve months.

“Marshal8e6 will begin operations with more than 250 employees; research and development; and sales operations in US, England, New Zealand and Taiwan.”

According to Hulse the two companies agreed to merge – and not acquire one or the other – because both had similar synergies; a good roadmap; and portfolio of products.

“[Merger] discussions have been going on for a number of months and came to fruition when it was decided that it would be a great opportunity between both companies as we operate in similar spheres and it will provide a greater offering to both our customers and channel partners,” he said.

“8e6 also has a great reputation in the education and mobility market. These two areas are important in the Australian region.”

“While we are global, Marshal’s presence will give us a stronger foothold in some regions and vice versa,” he said.

Murray said 8e6 approaches products from an appliance perspective and Marshal from a software box view.

“This will compliment both organisations,” he said.