Hostway Announces Partnership with Alert Logic
CHICAGO, Illinois, February 6, 2008 - Hostway Corporation, the global Web hosting leader, today announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Alert Logic, an award-winning provider of on-demand security solutions. Hostway's Dedicated Server solutions will now include an additional layer of protection: Threat Manager Intrusion Detection Services by Alert Logic. This new managed service offers enhanced 24x7 network protection, vulnerability monitoring, and automated IT compliance reporting.
Server and network security is crucial for Hostway customers. As network attacks continue to increase and result in financial losses for businesses, multiple layers of protection are essential to help defend and eliminate security threats. The partnership with Alert Logic compliments Hostway's high quality dedicated hosting services and customers will benefit from:
A managed solution that provides network defense against threats that bypass perimeter and endpoint defenses, constantly protecting internal networks from viruses, worms, and other attacks.
24x7 threat monitoring by SANS-certified security analysts (professionals certified by the SANS Institute in SysAdmin, Audit, Networking, and Security.)
Ease of implementation and use, accessible through an intuitive, browser-based user interface.
A cost-effective on-demand solution ideal for the mid-sized business.
Additional Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance functionality available at no additional cost.
With Hostway's Threat Manager Intrusion Detection Service, customers will receive detailed insight to their environment and proactive measures to optimize their security so they can focus on making their business successful. Threat Manager is SaaS-provisioned (Software-as-a-Service,) offering customers the advantage of rapid deployment, with no software installation or maintenance required.
"The Threat Manager solution addresses our dedicated customer's unique and comprehensive security needs. It eliminates the hassle and cost to the customer of deploying traditional security solutions. This partnership with Alert Logic aligns with our focus on superior customer service and delivering best of breed products and solutions," said John Martis, Vice President of Hosting services at Hostway.
"Our partnership with Hostway demonstrates the growing demand for SaaS-based security and compliance solutions," said Dan Sell, vice president of sales at Alert Logic. "By leveraging Hostway's Dedicated Server Hosting and Alert Logic's technology, we are providing mid-sized businesses a simple solution with the highest possible level of IT security."
About Hostway Corporation
Hostway Corporation provides domain name registration, Web hosting and ecommerce, colocation, managed dedicated hosting, SaaS hosting, Web design and online marketing services to more than 600,000 customers and over 2 million Web sites worldwide. It operates state-of-the art data centers that reduce the complexity and cost of Web-based technologies for small businesses and large enterprises. Founded in 1998, Hostway is one of the world's largest Web hosting companies with a direct presence in 11 countries, 15 worldwide operation centers and more than 700 employees. Hostway's corporate Web site may be found at www.hostway.com.
About Alert Logic
Alert Logic is a leading provider of on-demand compliance and security solutions for mid-sized organizations. By enabling its customers to detect threats, eliminate vulnerabilities, and manage log data, Alert Logic provides the easiest way to secure networks and comply with policies and regulations. Alert Logic's on-demand platform utilizes software-as-a-service to deliver the benefits of rapid deployment, zero maintenance, and no upfront capital costs. Based in Houston, Texas and founded in 2002, more information about Alert Logic can be found at www.alertlogic.com.
Contacts
Lyza Swearingen Latham
Director of Marketing
Hostway Corporation
954-334-8139
publicity[at]HostwayCorp[dot]com
Sarah Gonzales
Alert Logic
713-351-1761
sgonzales[at]alertlogic[dot]com
