ARDEN HILLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1999--Control Data Systems, Inc. today announced a comprehensive security program designed to help organizations protect internal information assets as well global communications and transactions with their customers and partners.
"Security is a missing puzzle-piece that inhibits many organizations from adopting new Internet-based business models that let them collaborate with suppliers, customers, and business allies," said industry consultant Kym Gentry of Creative Networks. "This new program helps make it safe to pursue the potential of network-based technology."
Control Data's security program is a unique combination of consulting and integration services - all of which are conducted by Control Data's worldwide force of experienced professionals. The company's security consultants help organizations plan security strategies to reach their business objectives. The roadmap from consulting is then deployed by Control Data's integration specialists.
The client's existing investment in security technology is leveraged to provide an integrated security approach. "Existing solutions meet different requirements, come from different technology providers, operate on different platforms and require different administrative tools and practices," said Robert Booker, Vice President in charge of the new program for Control Data. "Our business is to provide our clients with integrated security solutions that enable efficient and safe communication and electronic commerce." Control Data integrates standards-based solutions from industry-leading vendors in creating enterprise security frameworks.
Control Data has a 40-year heritage of helping organizations integrate the complex networks and applications necessary to compete in the electronic marketplace. The security program is a logical extension of the company's industry-leading directory integration business. Directories are an instrumental part of management and distribution of security information throughout the enterprise.
"Our clients tell us today that they are investing in separate security technologies including firewalls, remote access security, and PKI," said Booker. "These solutions are complex and are purchased to secure multiple applications within assorted business units. Today's security patchwork creates a unique challenge to information technology management and raises organizational cost dramatically. Control Data has the expertise and experience to help."
Control Data Systems, Inc., is a global information technology company that delivers enterprise Internet and systems integration solutions, and E-Commerce outsourcing services. For more information, call 1-888-742-5864 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-651-415-2999 (worldwide). Visit our Web site at http://www.cdc.com.
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