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The Sutherland Group and Internet Security Systems Team Up to Provide Managed Security ServicesATLANTA, GA. and ROCHESTER, NY. —October 16, 2000 —Internet Security Systems (ISS) (NASDAQ: ISSX), a leading provider of security management solutions for the Internet, and The Sutherland Group, next generation electronic Customer Relationship (eCRM) company, today announced that they have joined forces. The Sutherland Group will integrate ISS’ full array of managed security offerings into its managed complex technology services portfolio, providing ISS’ industry-leading outsourced information protection solution to their customers. This agreement furthers ISS’ strategy to deliver its solutions globally through industry-leading services providers and is one of 11 key ISS managed security partnerships announced today.“The Sutherland Group represents a new breed of electronic Customer Relationship (eCRM) company that has built the foundation to provide the robust service levels for complex technology solutions that the Global 2000 demand,” said Mark Hangen, president and general manager of ISS’s Managed Security Services business. “By tightly integrating ISS managed security services (MSS) into their platform, The Sutherland Group will be able to offer their clients a secure solution that is tailored to the specific needs of the services being managed.” “Offering secure services on a global basis is paramount. Our partnership with Internet Security Systems enables The Sutherland Group to offer premier security management that is vital to our commitment to offer superior service level guarantees,” said Dilip Vellodi, chairman and CEO of Sutherland Group. “The Sutherland Group clients need security solutions to ensure the integrity and availability of their infrastructures. Together with ISS, we will now be able to offer our clients the best security solutions available today.” With a five-year track record, global presence, proven scalability and depth and breadth of solutions including more than a dozen security offerings (firewall, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, antivirus, web filtering, router), ISS delivers the industry's leading managed security solution set. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), the worldwide market for information security services (including consulting, integration, management, and education and training) in 1998 was $4.8 billion. This figure is expected to grow to $16.5 billion by 2004 with security management services expected to be the fastest growing sector. Today’s shortage of security talent and the continued rise of security risks on the Internet make managed security services an easy, cost-effective way for companies to manage their security and protect the availability, integrity and confidentiality of their systems and networks. ISS’ managed security services enable customers to focus on their core business while trusting their security to experts who conduct 24x7 proactive security monitoring and management of their networks from technically advanced Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The Sutherland Group will offer ISS’ robust set of managed security services offerings include Managed Firewall, Managed Intrusion Detection, Managed Anti-Virus, Managed Virtual Private Network (VPN), Security Assessment and Emergency Response services. ISS’ delivers its managed security solutions through an integrated, single web interface that provides customers with secure access to logs, summary reports, statistics and 24x7 support. About The Sutherland Group The Sutherland Group, Ltd., http://www.suth.com/ is a professional services organization that enables companies to build and manage end-to-end customer relationships over the Internet by providing the IT resources, access to Suthernet - a universal communications network and technology infrastructure – and process management tools. Sutherland offers these services in a three-tier model of Consulting and Integration, Application Hosting and Business Process Management. Founded in 1986, The Sutherland Group, Ltd. is headquartered in Rochester, New York and has additional facilities in San Diego, California, Syracuse, New York, and Madras, India. About Internet Security Systems (ISS) Internet Security Systems (ISS) is a leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet. By providing industry-leading SAFEsuite® security software, remote managed security services, and strategic consulting and education offerings, ISS is a trusted security provider to its customers, protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e-business. ISS’ security management solutions protect more than 6,000 customers worldwide including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks, the top 10 telecommunications companies and more than 35 government agencies. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems web site at http://www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477. Editorial Contact: Barbara McManus The Sutherland Group 716-586-5757 barbara_mcmanus@suth.com top of page |
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