GFI Software, a global leader in AI-driven security and communications solutions for SMBs, has announced the appointment of ADN Distribution GmbH as its exclusive distributor for the DACH region—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The move significantly strengthens their long-standing alliance, expanding ADN’s role across all GFI product lines, including the popular Kerio solutions portfolio. This strategic alignment is a key part of GFI’s ongoing channel transformation strategy, designed to enhance partner and customer experiences with focused support, training, and access to next-generation AI technologies.
Subtopics and Highlights:
1. Strategic Expansion of a Decade-Long Alliance
- ADN Distribution GmbH, one of Europe’s most respected value-added distributors, will now exclusively handle all GFI business across the DACH region.
- The partnership builds on a strong 10-year foundation, providing a streamlined, high-performance distribution channel to support GFI’s growing footprint.
2. Transition and Ecosystem Optimization
- ADN will take over all partner and customer responsibilities previously managed by ICOS Deutschland GmbH and ALSO Deutschland GmbH.
- This transition is designed for seamless continuity, improving response times and enhancing partner support across training, onboarding, and deployment.
3. Empowering Partners with AI-Powered Innovation
- GFI Software is integrating advanced AI capabilities across its solution suite to modernize and secure IT operations for SMBs.
- Partner enablement will be a core focus, with ADN supporting GFI’s mission to put customer needs first while driving partner profitability and scalability.
4. AI-Driven Products in Focus
GFI and ADN will jointly deliver a portfolio of intelligent IT solutions, including:
- GFI AppManager AI: A unified, cloud-based IT management platform with real-time monitoring and alerts.
- GFI RADAR AI: Embedded in AppManager for anomaly detection and automated response to security threats.
- GFI Archiver AI: Smart archiving with intelligent indexing and compliance-ready storage for business-critical communications.
- GFI MailEssentials AI: Advanced email security leveraging AI to block spam, phishing, and regulatory risks.
- Exinda AI: Network optimization powered by AI-driven traffic analysis and usage insights.
- Eloquens AI: Multilingual email automation and conversation intelligence, integrated with GFI KerioControl.
5. Leadership Commentary and Vision
“Consolidating distribution with ADN gives us the ability to deliver even more personalized support and AI-driven innovation to our partners,” said Eric Vaughan, CEO of GFI Software. “This marks a new chapter in our mission to build an efficient, high-impact partner ecosystem.”
“We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with GFI,” said Hermann Ramacher, CEO of ADN Distribution. “Our shared vision and capabilities make this an ideal match to deliver next-gen AI solutions that simplify IT and strengthen digital security across the region.”
This exclusive distribution agreement between GFI Software and ADN is more than a regional reshuffling—it’s a bold step toward empowering SMBs across the DACH region with the tools they need to thrive in an AI-powered digital economy. Backed by ADN’s proven regional expertise and GFI’s innovation momentum, the partnership sets the stage for smarter, safer, and more scalable IT operations tailored to local market need.
