Certes Networks Announces Managed Services Partnership with Ascent Data

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

Certes Networks, the leader in multi-layer encryption solutions for high performance networks, announced today that it has signed a managed service partner agreement with Ascent Data. Under this agreement Ascent Data now provides a fully managed Encryption as a Service offering under the name of Ascent DataGuard.

Powered by Certes Networks TrustNet Manager, Ascent DataGuard provides a fast and cost-effective option for companies looking to secure data in motion, especially those looking to adopt cloud networking through public or private cloud migrations. Available as a standalone solution, or as part of Ascent2Cloud for cloud computing or Ascent DataColo for colocation, Ascent DataGuard protects data on the network without impacting existing network performance or service levels, and without capital expenditures.

We are pleased to offer our encryption solution through Ascent Data who has built a strong reputation as a trusted data center service provider, said Thomas Gill, CEO of Certes Networks. The Ascent DataGuard managed security service provides a cost effective means for complying with data security regulations and implementing security best practices.

Ascent DataGuard eliminates all of the tradeoffs that have traditionally accompanied network encryption, and allows organizations to follow the best practice of separating security and infrastructure management roles. Certes Networks innovative policy and key management solution, and multi-layer, wire-speed encryption appliances can secure any network without impacting the underlying infrastructure or application performance.

Ascent DataGuard simplifies security management while preserving network performance and functionality, said Steve Shangold, CEO at Ascent Data. Through our SAS 70 Type II data center solutions, and our partnership with Certes Networks as the regions first provider of multi-layer EaaS, we deliver all the benefits of the industrys leading network security, while mitigating the costs associated with distribution, deployment, and ongoing upgrades and maintenance of corporate-owned assets.

About Ascent Data

Ascent Data is Pittsburghs trusted provider for Cloud Computing solutions and Data Center services, including Colocation, Remote Digital Data Backup, Data Encryption as a Service, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions. By outsourcing IT infrastructure to Ascent Data, companies can dramatically improve operational efficiencies and reduce business risk, as well as free up human and financial resources to focus on core business objectives. http://www.ascentdata.com

About Certes Networks

Certes Networks is the leader in multi-layer encryption solutions for high performance networks. The Company provides advanced IPsec VPN and encryption solutions for wide area networks, and enables secure connectivity to private and public clouds. Certes Networks helps organizations improve security, decrease risk, and reduce the cost of compliance while enabling high performance and secure connectivity to critical infrastructures. http://www.certesnetworks.com

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dck worldwide Looks to Ascent Data for Primary Colocation and Data Security of its IT Infrastructure

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 10, 2012

dck worldwide, a global construction company with offices in Hawaii, Guam and the Caribbean, has relocated to new corporate headquarters in downtown Pittsburgh. As part of its relocation to PPG Place, dck worldwide made the decision to colocate its IT infrastructure in Ascent Datas SSAE 16 Compliant data center.

dck worldwide previously hosted their IT infrastructure in-house in a server room. The relocation provided an opportunity to evaluate alternative IT solutions, like virtualization and colocation, to achieve greater data security and redundancy, said Linda Cwynar, director of IT at dck worldwide.

dck worldwide weighed the risks associated with housing their business critical data at their new office and concluded that even with their core expertise in construction, the scale of their needs and the capital expenditure to build a secure data facility with proper fire suppression, redundant UPS and HVAC, access control, and video surveillance was not a cost-effective solution.

After speaking with other Ascent Data clients we found a common theme of customized solutions and personalized service. Our operation is global and our data is complex. Keeping our IT infrastructure up and running is critical to the successful, timely completion of projects around the world. Knowing that Ascent Datas Network Operations Center is staffed around-the-clock provides peace of mind and allows me to focus on enhancing the technology of our business, said Cwynar.

Working with an innovative leader in global construction is a privilege and we are pleased to have been selected by dck worldwide. There is no greater compliment than the endorsement of your clients, which was a key factor in dck worldwides decision after considering a number of alternatives. Its particularly rewarding to have been chosen by an organization that has so much internal expertise as it relates to facility construction, security and resilience. Ascent Data is poised to provide services that exceed dck worldwides expectations, said Steve Shangold, CEO at Ascent Data.

About Ascent Data

Ascent Data is Pittsburghs trusted provider for Cloud Computing solutions and Data Center services, including Colocation and IT Services, Encryption of Data-in-Motion, Remote Managed Services and Digital Data Backup, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.

Customer infrastructure and applications are protected in our secure, resilient, state-of-the-art SSAE 16 Compliant data center in OHara Township, near Pittsburgh, PA. By outsourcing IT infrastructure to Ascent Data, companies can dramatically improve operational efficiencies and reduce business risk, as well as free up human and financial resources to focus on core business objectives. For more information, please contact the Ascent Data sales team by email at sales(at)ascentdata(dot)com, call 866.866.6100 or visit http://www.ascentdata.com.

About dck worldwide

dck worldwide is a global construction company that develops, manages, and builds highly complex projects. A history of quality workmanship and construction expertise is the cornerstone of dck worldwides business. dck worldwide offers the best building solutions while providing high quality performance with a broad geographical reach and a strong commitment to safety. Visit http://www.dckww.com to learn more about dck worldwide.

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Thorp Reed and Armstrong Takes Proactive Approach to Data Security with Colocation of Secondary IT Infrastructure at Ascent Data

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) August 02, 2012

Thorp Reed and Armstrong, consistently a leader in the legal industry, has taken proactive measures to protect confidential client information and provide enhanced business continuity. Thorp Reed recently added another tier of security and redundancy to their Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. This was achieved by investing in a major upgrade to their primary infrastructure, including both hardware and software, and by colocating their secondary, redundant IT equipment to Ascent Data.

By colocating critical backup IT hardware in Ascent Datas SSAE 16 Compliant data center, Thorp Reed went above and beyond industry standards to protect client confidentiality, increase data and systems availability, provide business continuity in the event of a disaster, and ensure 24x7x365 technical support, maintenance and security.

Our legal staff requires around-the-clock access to critical data, software and information. Ascent Data has experience working with law firms and understands the requirements and compliance associated with our industry. Their investment in a secure, redundant and resilient space and commitment to 100% power availability and bandwidth ensures that our network will remain up and running, while our data remains secure and confidential, said Scott Schiffgens, Director of IT at Thorp Reed & Armstrong.

Thorp Reeds IT infrastructure supports approximately 100 lawyers across 5 offices, located in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wheeling, West Virginia; Wilmington, Delaware; and Princeton, New Jersey.

Thorp Reed has a reputation for the highest ethical standards and for delivering expertise across practice disciplines and industries. Ascent Data is aggressively committed to providing the same level of standards and commitment to Thorp Reed and all of its clients, said Steve Shangold, CEO at Ascent Data.

About Ascent Data

Ascent Data is Pittsburghs trusted provider for Cloud Computing solutions and Data Center services, including Colocation and IT Services, Encryption of Data-in-Motion, Remote Managed Services and Digital Data Backup, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.

Customer infrastructure and applications are protected in our secure, resilient, state-of-the-art SSAE 16 Compliant data center in OHara Township, near Pittsburgh, PA.

By outsourcing IT infrastructure to Ascent Data, companies can dramatically improve operational efficiencies and reduce business risk, as well as free up human and financial resources to focus on core business objectives. For more information, please contact the Ascent Data sales team by email at sales(at)ascentdata(dot)com, call 866.866.6100 or visit http://www.ascentdata.com.

About Thorp Reed and Armstrong

Thorp Reed and Armstrong, LLP is a premier regional law firm with offices located in Pittsburgh; Philadelphia; Wheeling, West Virginia; Wilmington, Delaware; and Princeton, New Jersey.

Since 1895, Thorp Reed attorneys have gained a reputation as lawyers who exemplify the professions best practices, and lawyers who other lawyers turn to when they need counsel. Businesses, financial institutions, contractors, public and governmental entities,

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