Perimeter Internetworking Acquires US Networks Inc
Forms One of the Largest MSSPs Offering Security in the Cloud
Services in the Industry Today
Milford, CT -
October 6, 2005 - Perimeter Internetworking, the leading provider of
managed network and security services for community financial
institutions, healthcare companies, service providers and other
businesses with high data availability and security requirements, today
announced their acquisition of the assets of US Networks Inc, a managed
network and security services provider headquartered in Raleigh, NC.
Forming
a combined client base of over 1600, this merger enables the two
companies to unite their expertise in both managed network and security
services and create a broader spectrum of services for clients.
“You
cannot separate availability and performance from security and clients
today expect one trusted provider to address all issues related to
their network,�? said Brad Miller, CEO of Perimeter. “In that respect
Perimeter will leverage US Networks’ cross-functional expertise in
dealing with Network Security, Network Management and Helpdesk while US
Networks’ clients will benefit from an additional 50 Managed Security
Services beyond managed Firewall, IDS and email Anti-Virus. Perimeter
will also adopt a newly developed Email Content Filtering service
developed by US Networks.�?
In
addition to their dedication to client service and deep technical
expertise, US Networks will add a highly sophisticated security
operations center to Perimeter’s existing infrastructure. The Raleigh, NC location will become Perimeter’s 4th business location and will serve as the primary monitoring facility. Perimeter also maintains offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Charlotte, NC, and our headquarters’ in Milford, CT.�?
“The
merger with Perimeter enables us to put together a larger team of
highly skilled engineers and offer a more comprehensive and robust
suite of services," said Andy Cummins, founder and chief executive officer of US Networks, Inc. “We look forward to extending our email security services to Perimeter’s diverse client base.�?
The
US Network acquisition is Perimeter's 5th acquired company in 2 years.
Additionally, Perimeter was ranked 121 on the Deloitte Technology Fast
500, 5th on The Connecticut Technology Fast 50 in 2004, & 7th on
CRN's Fastest Growing Security Solution Providers, and has been
profitable for the last three years.
About US Networks, Inc
U.S.
Networks offers managed network and security services as well as
consulting services designed to ensure customers maximize business
performance. Headquartered in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina,
U.S. Networks engineers utilize industry's most advanced technology
within its global network operations center to monitor and manage data
and telephony networks. Expertise includes security analysis and
prevention, network consulting and infrastructure management, Disaster
Avoidance, and IP Telephony.
About Perimeter Internetworking
Perimeter
Internetworking™ is the leading provider of “Security in the Cloud�?
outsourced managed security services to financial institutions,
telecommunications/Internet service providers, healthcare providers,
and other firms with high data security and regulatory requirements.
Perimeter's turnkey managed services include Intrusion Defense,
Malicious Code Defense, Secure Email Services, Secure Access, Automated
Compliance, and Network Services. Perimeter's unique centralized
architecture offers best-in-class, pre-integrated technology with
complete redundancy, continuous upgrades, complemented with a 24/7
engineering staff of trained subject-matter experts. Perimeter ranked 121 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 & 5th on The Connecticut Technology Fast 50 in 2004 and has been profitable for the last three years.
Headquartered in Milford, CT, with three geographically distributed technical operations centers and two redundant datacenters,
Perimeter's secure network services are validated by TruSecure and
guaranteed for current and future regulatory compliance. For more
information about Perimeter visit www.perimeterusa.com.
For Further Information Contact:
Cathy Clarke
CNC Associates for Perimeter Internetworking
617.527.2089
cathy@cncassocs.com
