OPTOKON

15. 7. 2025

OPTOKON North America expands its Market Penetration with the addition of a Virginia based US government focused Valued Added Reseller

 

Eustis, FL - OPTOKON North America announces the addition of Tailwind Resource Group (TRG) to its newly created US-based Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program. OPTOKON North America, is the U.S. based joint venture between the global leader in ruggedized fiber optic and networking solutions Czechia based OPTOKON a.s. and Florida based GARDANT GLOBAL a US based strategic management and business development firm.  

OPTOKON North America, headquartered in Eustis, FL, Lake County, has the clear mission of building a robust platform for manufacturing, assembly, sales, support, and servicing for best-in-class OPTOKON fiber optic test devices and ruggedized active products. OPTOKON North America becomes the fourth manufacturing country of the OPTOKON Group, following the Czech Republic, Malaysia, and Turkey.

 

As the United States continues to expand its use of fiber optics for private and public uses this new manufacturing and service facility will focus on supporting key partners in the defense, security, and commercial sectors throughout the U.S. and the wider region.


In support of this growth, it is imperative that OPTOKON North America secure the commitment of a select group of Value-Added Resellers who have experience and focus in delivering mission critical technology, communications and security solutions.  The selection of Tailwind Resource Group reinforces OPTOKON North America’s commitment to quality.

 


“The opportunity provided through the relationship with TRG is tremendous. TRG exemplifies OPTOKON’s value-added reseller channel strategy and aligns with the procurement goals of the US government. Our long history working with TRG has made this selection easy. Tailwind’s  commitment to their customers, the US Federal government and the integrator community providing industry best in class solutions is a perfect fit.”

stated Paul J Karch, Managing Director, OPTOKON North America


 

About Tailwind Resource Group:

Tailwind is an SBA certified 100% Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and is a trusted partner specializing in empowering government and commercial sectors with cutting-edge cybersecurity and ITC solutions. TRG helps customers by simplifying the process of finding, procuring, and delivering successful technologies. Our work extends beyond transactions as we focus on building trust, showcasing our capabilities, and consistently delivering on commitments. Upholding these values has resulted in a high rate of repeat business from satisfied customers.

The continued loyalty from our valued OEM partners provides TRG with the ability to empower government and commercial customers with best-in-class COTS based cybersecurity and ITC solutions.   With the expansion and growth of Fiber Optical networking and specific mission critical tactical communications across government, the addition of the OPTOKON product suite is critical to continuing support for our customers.

 


"Tailwind is an integral partner in their ITC supply chain and OPTOKON’s leading edge solutions will continue to help us achieve a best-in-class rating from our customers.”

stated Bethany Daniel, President and CEO of Tailwind Resource Group.



Tailwind OEM partners include F5 Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Adobe, Akamai/Guardicore, Arista Networks, Armis, Cribl, HPE, Dell, Dynatrace, Endace, Gigamon, HPE, Microsoft , Okta, Opentext, Proofpoint, SentinelOne, Snowflake, TrendMicro, Veritas, and Zero Networks.

 

For further information please visit the OPTOKON website
or contact OPTOKON North America at NORTHAMERICA@OPTOKON.COM