Inforte Acquires Shifra to Lead the Cybersecurity Market in the Middle East, Africa& Türkiye

In a game-changing move for the cybersecurity industry Inforte has acquired Shifra, a leading value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa.’yı satın aldı. Bu stratejik satın alma, Inforte’nin Türkiye, Orta Doğu ve Afrika’da siber güvenlik alanında en güçlü oyunculardan biri olarak konumunu pekiştiriyor. Böylece genişleyen ürün& çözüm portföyü, derinleşen uzmanlık ve kusursuz destek ile iş ortaklarına ve kullanıcılarına daha fazla değer sunuyor.

 

Since 2009, Inforte has been a trusted value-added distributor, bringing leading cybersecurity solutions to the Turkish market. Now, with Shifra's well-established regional operations, Inforte is expanding its reach into the Middle East and Africa, transforming into a truly regional leader in cybersecurity distribution, significantly enhancing its technology portfolio and service capabilities.

 

Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Together

Güngör Gündoğdu, CEO & Founder of Inforte, emphasized the impact of the acquisition:

"Welcoming Shifra to the Inforte family is more than just a milestone- it’s a strategic leap forward. Together, we’re setting a new standard for cybersecurity distribution in the region. Our shared commitment to technical excellence, innovation and customer success will create new opportunities for our channel partners across the region, aligning perfectly with the rising cybersecurity demands and expanding market opportunities."

Gündoğdu elaborated on the company's ambitious vision:

"Inforte has always gone beyond traditional distribution. We empower our partners with strategic value through our solutions, expertise, and end-to-end support. Now, with Shifra’s capabilities, we’re doubling down on enabling MSSP’s, giving our partners the tools and knowledge to build scalable, high-margin security businesses. With our expanded product portfolio and combined expertise, we’re laying the foundation for partners to deliver cutting-edge security solutions while driving recurring revenue streams and long-term growth.

 

Shifra’s Founder & CEO Ahmed Soltan shared his enthusiasm for this new chapter:

‘Joining forces with Inforte marks an exciting new era for Shifra and our ecosystem. Over the last 15 years, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted cybersecurity distributor in the Middle East and Africa, and this acquisition allows us to take our expertise and offerings to the next level. By combining our strengths, we are creating a powerhouse that will redefine cybersecurity distribution in the region. With Inforte’s expanded portfolio and strategic vision, we are now better positioned than ever. Together, we believe that we’ll continue to raise the bar for cybersecurity excellence across the Middle East, Africa and beyond.

 

Unmatched Value for Channel Partners and Vendors

The Inforte- Shifra integration creates a powerhouse platform designed to elevate channel partners and vendors across the region. Partners and vendors will have now have access to:

• •Expanded technical resources for superior service delivery.
• •Cross-regional growth opportunities to scale their businesses
• •Enhanced support for managed security services to stay ahead of evolving threats
• •Business development resources to foster continuous growth and comprehensive training programs
• •Stronger marketing support & demand generation- leveraging Inforte’s and Shifra’s combined marketing expertise, partners& vendors will benefit from targeted lead generation campaigns, co-branded events and go-to-market strategies to drive sales and brand visibility across the region

 

A Shared Vision, A Unified Future!

Both Inforte & Shifra are built on the same core values centered on innovation, technical excellence, and partner success. This cultural alignment will ensure seamless integration, maintaining Shifra’s strong regional leadership while empowering employees, partners and vendors with new tools, resources, growth opportunities and enhanced delivery service across the region.

The existing Shifra executive team will continue leading the team and operations, ensuring business continuity, empowering employees, channel partners and vendors with the new resources this acquisition brings.