Networks First Welcomes MassIP as New Managed Security Partner
Redditch – 6 August 2008: Networks First, an independent provider of support services for network infrastructures, has signed a new partnership with MassIP, a fast growing managed security service provider (MSSP) based in Oswestry, Shropshire. A subsidiary of Ampito Ltd., MassIP offers complete security service solutions to protect against key threats to network and business productivity.
MassIP’s flagship solution, M-Safe, offers organisations with multiple sites but limited in-house IT skills an extremely cost-effective and thorough security solution. A fully managed, fully bundled network security service, M-Safe includes 24x7 remote monitoring, management and technical support, change management, service reporting, configuration management, real-time signature updates for protection against network intrusion and new virus threats, and business continuity services.
Darren Brownfield, Managing Director, MassIP, explains: “M-Safe addresses every single possible security issue which an organisation may face from email filtering and anti-virus to intrusion detection/prevention and allows companies to keep up with the latest security technologies whilst simultaneously reducing their yearly spend on information security.
“Our partnership with Networks First means that we will now be working in conjunction with one of the UK’s leading specialist providers of converged network support services. We were looking for a partner who offers both quality to our customers and investment in a long term relationship. Networks First delivers additional value to us through industry leading back office systems, marketing support and knowledgeable, responsive account managers. We are extremely pleased to be able to provide our clients with multi vendor, network support services which go way beyond the traditional ‘break fix’ approach still being offered by so many.”
Commenting on the new partnership, Peter Titmus, managing director, Networks First, said: “We are delighted to welcome MassIP as a new Networks First partner. As a partner-focused organisation, Networks First’s proposition is based on enabling mutual business development through commitment to, and investment in its partners. We have built our business around the values of integrity, innovation, excellence and flexibility and pride ourselves on working with our partners to offer the best network support services in the business.”
For more information, please visit www.massip.com
Notes to Editors
About MassIP
MassIP, a subsidiary of Ampito Ltd, is a managed security service provider (MSSP) based in Oswestry, Shropshire. Its team of highly qualified and dedicated consultants and support staff provide small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) a complete security services solution through M-Safe, a fully managed, fully bundled Network Security Service. For more information, visit www.massip.com
About Networks First
Networks First is a specialist provider of converged network support services. Its people, passion and skills blend together creating a distinctive customer support experience. Going beyond the traditional ‘break fix’ approach, Networks First’s commitment is to the restoration and ongoing sustainability of networks. A partner focused support services organisation with multi-vendor and mixed technology capabilities, Networks First’s partners, include EDS Global Field Services, Dell and Westcon Convergence. Following its recent acquisition of ANS, a leading provider of support services for IP telephony solutions, Networks First is now the largest independent provider of converged network support services in the channel. www.networksfirst.com
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