Athena Global Services

What Athena Global Services does

Athena Global Services SAS is a French cybersecurity software distributor founded in 1997 and headquartered in Serris, France. The company holds exclusive distribution rights for ESET's full cybersecurity portfolio in France and French-speaking Africa, covering both consumer and business segments. Its product surface mirrors ESET's offering: Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Identity & Data Protection (encryption, two-factor authentication, Data Loss Prevention), Premium Support with French-language reactive service, and the ESET MSP Partner Program.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model. The dominant motion is indirect distribution through a network of 4,000+ VAR and local reseller partners, supported by seven regional sales teams across France (Ile-de-France, Nord, Est, Ouest, Sud-Ouest, Sud-Est, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). A complementary direct sales motion targets enterprise customers, with case studies including the Gendarmerie Nationale and IT services firms such as Proselis. Revenue is generated via software distribution margins on subscription-based ESET products, with pricing not publicly disclosed and quotations handled via the sales team. The company employs 145+ people, has received 8 Distribution Trophies, and was announced in May 2026 as being acquired by ESET to consolidate direct presence in the French market.

Name

Athena Global Services

Legal name

Athena Global Services SAS

Website

https://athena-gs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Exclusive French distributor of ESET cybersecurity solutions, serving a network of 4,000+ reseller partners and end customers across France and French-speaking Africa with endpoint, detection, response, and managed security offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software Distribution

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint & Device Management (UEM/MDM) Services (BPAEABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endpoint & Mobile Asset Management (UEM/MDM Asset Controls) (BPAEAOAI), Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity software distribution
• Endpoint security solutions
• IT security reseller
• Managed detection response
• Value-added distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Serris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution Revenue: Athena Global Services generates revenue as the exclusive French distributor of ESET security software, earning margins through the resale and distribution of ESET's full product portfolio to a network of over 4,000 VAR and reseller partners across France and French-speaking Africa.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Athena Global Services is the exclusive distributor in France and French-speaking Africa of ESET's full cybersecurity product portfolio for both businesses and consumers. The company resells and supports endpoint protection (EPP), endpoint detection and response (EDR), managed detection and response (MDR), identity and data protection (encryption, MFA, DLP), Premium Support, and the ESET MSP Partner Program through a network of more than 4,000 VARs and resellers and its own regional sales teams.

Product overview

Athena Global Services (AGS) operates as the exclusive French distributor of ESET cybersecurity solutions, representing the full ESET product portfolio for both businesses and consumers. The company distributes ESET's endpoint protection ecosystem, which includes the core Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) as the foundational multilayer security technology, supplemented by Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for deep process monitoring, Managed Detection & Response (MDR) for proactive threat investigation and resolution by AGS security experts, and Identity & Data Protection services including encryption and two-factor authentication. AGS also offers ESET Premium Support and the MSP Partner Program for managed service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Multilayer endpoint security technology providing optimal protection of company endpoints for businesses in France and French-speaking Africa.
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) In-depth analysis and monitoring of suspicious processes for immediate incident intervention, designed for businesses needing advanced threat detection on endpoints.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Expert investigation, identification, and resolution of threats with proactive cyber-risk monitoring delivered by AGS specialists on top of ESET's MDR technology.
• Identité & Protection des données (Identity & Data Protection) Encryption, two-factor authentication, and Data Loss Prevention tools ensuring regulatory compliance for enterprise data, targeted at businesses subject to data protection laws.
• Support Premium Responsive French-language support designed to reduce the risk of operational continuity interruption, with selectable service levels, offered by AGS in partnership with ESET for business customers.
• Programme MSP ESET Partner program enabling managed service providers to develop and deliver managed security services protecting client environments using ESET solutions.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ESETcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026ESET is the principal technology partner and vendor for Athena Global Services. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, ESET is Europe's leading security software publisher with 30+ years of experience. Athena Global Services serves as the exclusive French distributor of all ESET solutions for consumers and businesses since 1997. In May 2026, ESET announced the acquisition of Athena Global Services to facilitate seamless transfer of employees and customers as part of its direct presence expansion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ALSO Group: Large European IT distribution group with deep presence in France; comparable to AGS as a broadline IT/cybersecurity distributor serving SMBs and enterprise through reseller channels.
• Computacenter: European enterprise IT infrastructure provider with French operations; comparable in distributing and integrating enterprise security solutions to large customers, including government and regulated industries.
• Ingram Micro: World's largest IT distributor with significant French operations; comparable to AGS in distributing endpoint security, EDR, and identity products to VARs, MSPs, and retailers.
• Arrow ECS: Global enterprise VAD for cybersecurity and infrastructure software; comparable as a channel partner for security vendors reaching European end-customers through resellers and MSPs.
• Tech Data (TD SYNNEX): Global IT distributor with broad security portfolio coverage; comparable to AGS in serving the French SMB and enterprise channel for cybersecurity software.

Emerging players

• Devoteam: French-headquartered digital transformation and cybersecurity services firm; comparable to AGS in serving French enterprise customers with managed security services and vendor partnerships.

Direct peers

• Exclusive Networks: Pan-European cybersecurity Value-Added Distributor (VAD) operating a multi-vendor channel model; highly comparable to AGS as a specialist cybersecurity distributor with VAR/reseller enablement across European and African markets.
• Nuvias (Infinigate Group): European cybersecurity VAD following the Infinigate/Nuvias merger; comparable to AGS as a specialist cybersecurity distributor with exclusive vendor relationships and pan-European reseller enablement.

Regional players

• Bechtle: DACH-anchored European IT solutions provider and distributor with growing French presence; comparable to AGS in providing integrated cybersecurity distribution and managed services to mid-market customers.
• SCC (Specialist Computer Centres): UK-headquartered European IT services and distribution group with French operations; comparable as a multi-vendor security distributor and managed services provider serving enterprise and public sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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