Arbor focuses on India

US-based Arbor Networks, which specialises in network security, expects growth from the Indian market with more local companies turning to IT solutions.

The $40 million company supplies products to internet service providers (ISPs) to defend its clients against security threats like 'Denial of Service' attacks and worms as well as network issues like traffic and routing instability.

At present, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region accounts for just 10 per cent of the privately-held companies' revenue. North America contributes 60 per cent of the revenue while Europe generates 30 per cent of the total income.

"In the years to come, we expect Asia, particularly India and China, to contribute to our revenues significantly. The security threat is now increasing globally. India and China are no exception to such threats. All companies have to be on guard against such attacks," Arbor Networks country manager (India & SAARC) Samuel Sathyajith said.

The company has 215 customers worldwide including a few in India. It recently signed an agreement with Wipro Infotech to offer a complete range of products. It is planning to sign more channel partners to distribute its products in India.

Sathyajith said the company would target companies in the BFSI segment, ISPs, educational institutions and BPO sector in India. "These sectors, in particular, are vulnerable to security attacks. They have to be more careful."

Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with an R&D office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Arbor was founded in 2000, under a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) grant.