Managed Network Security Service targets SMBs.
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Comprising enterprise-grade managed firewall protection, NetworkGuard network protection solution provides secure data connectivity at broadband speeds to single or multi-site customers in Singapore. Monitoring features include free alerts via SMS and emails in event of any outages. Solution is available in 2 versions, one for companies with up to 20 employees and other for companies with between 21-250 employees.
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Pacific Internet Launches PacNet NetworkGuard for SMBs
Singapore's First Managed Security Services for Small and Medium Businesses
SINGAPORE, Nov. 10 / -- Pacific Internet Limited (NASDAQ:PCNTF) (PacNet), the largest telco-independent Internet communications service provider by geographic reach in the Asia-Pacific, has launched PacNet NetworkGuard, Singapore's first Managed Security Service designed with the needs of Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in mind. PacNet NetworkGuard is developed in partnership with Cisco to leverage on their technology to deliver a security solution that conforms to customers' security policies.
Comprising an enterprise-grade managed firewall protection, NetworkGuard is a hassle-free network protection solution that is offered as a subscription service. The new service provides a monitoring feature that includes free alerts via SMS' and emails in the event of any outages. Regardless of their company size or IT budgets, business users are able to benefit from enterprise-level network protection through PacNet's expertise in managed services.
PacNet's managed service addresses customer's security needs, while taking away the complexity of setup and maintenance. Customers will also have one less budgeting burden to worry about as there are no upfront hardware costs to pay. PacNet NetworkGuard is currently available in two packages -- one for companies with up to 20 employees; and the other for companies with between 21 and 250 employees.
According to the PacNet IP Index Singapore 2006 ( pacnet.com/ipindex ), a survey commissioned by Pacific Internet, security remains a top concern for Singapore's SMBs. As an IP-based solutions provider, PacNet is focused on delivering high value services that are reliable, innovative and consistently meet customers' needs.
"SMBs have similar technology concerns as larger companies particularly in the area of security, but may not have the scale of larger companies and therefore are unable to justify committing the amount of resources for their network security. This is where our new PacNet NetworkGuard managed solution bridges the gap by providing SMBs with an affordable, hassle-free enterprise- grade solution. This takes away the need for SMBs to commit valuable resources to manage security needs therefore allowing them to focus on their core businesses. We are excited about our relationship with Cisco as it allows us to offer world-class technology delivered via our IP-based services platform to better meet the needs of SMBs," said Mr. Kevin Lim, Managing Director, Pacific Internet Singapore.
PacNet NetworkGuard provides secure data connectivity at broadband speeds through firewall protection to single or multi-site customers that is monitored by a team of professional security experts round-the-clock. In addition to real-time monitoring, customers can access online security reporting to obtain information that will help them formulate effective security policies for their businesses.
"Cisco is starting to see greater acceptance for managed services such as this security offering from PacNet. In today's fast-paced global economy, organizations need to accept that the practice of owning all your assets is not necessarily the best way to go. Distinguishing core versus context is the key for companies of all sizes -- especially SMBs with fewer resources. Outsourcing certain aspects of your technology requirements is a very viable option today," said Mr. Craig Gledhill, Cisco's Managing Director for Singapore and Brunei.
For details and pricing of PacNet's NetworkGuard Managed Security Service, please go to: pacific.net.sg/business/networkguard
About Pacific Internet Limited
Pacific Internet Limited or PacNet (NASDAQ:PCNTF) is the largest telco- independent Internet Communications Service Provider by geographic reach in the Asia Pacific region. The Company has direct presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, India, Thailand and Malaysia. PacNet delivers a comprehensive suite of data, voice and video services to both corporate business and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.pacnet.com .
