Internet Solutions (IS) and Sophos Anti-Virus, a world leader in corporate anti-virus and anti-spam protection, have announced that they have renewed their strategic partnership whereby IS will integrate Sophos`s leading-edge technology into its dial-up solutions.
Rob Firer, product manager at Internet Solutions, says: "The superior detection and speed with which Sophos releases their updates, coupled with the support received from the local Sophos distributor, NetXactics, made the decision to renew an easy one."
IS provides its dial-up solutions through its virtual Internet service providers (VISPs) and virtual remote access (VRA) customers. It has incorporated the Sophos Anti-Virus Interface (SAVI) into its e-mail service, ensuring customers receive the very best anti-virus protection available.
"We originally selected Sophos anti-virus technology because of its high detection rates, ease of integration and overall technological stability, and our decision has been vindicated time and time again. IS prides itself on delivering a first-rate service to our customers, and from an anti-virus perspective we definitely meet this objective," Firer says.
"Sophos has a proven record of supplying the fastest updates coupled with unsurpassed scanning speed," says Brett Myroff, CEO of local Sophos distributor, NetXactics. "Both of these factors are critical to IS if they are to provide their customers with the best possible protection."
Using SAV Interface technology, third-party vendors and service providers can combine Sophos`s anti-virus capabilities with firewalls, e-mail servers, encryption and other security-related devices.
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Internet Solutions (IS) has transformed its business model and become the only full network service provider in the country.
The business was founded on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates to conduct e-business. Over the past decade, IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of SA`s top businesses as clients.
During its 10-year life span, IS has evolved and grown its service offerings. Today, the company is the leading hosting service provider and security service provider in SA, as well as having significant market share in the virtual private network and application service provider space.
Internet Solutions has earned an impressive collection of accolades, including eight First National Bank "Most Admired" awards, Financial Mail Best Company to Work For and a place in the Top Unlisted Company Awards.
The company partners with major players such as Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, BT and AT&T, and in 2002 was certified as a Cisco Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), the first and only company outside of the US to be awarded this accolade. For more, visit www.is.co.za.
NetXactics
NetXactics is a South African-based company, focused on the provision of security solutions. It is the sole distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa for UK-based Sophos Plc, one of the leaders in the provision of anti-virus and anti-spam software for the corporate environment. For more information, visit NetXactics at www.netxactics.co.za.
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