SingTel partners IBM to offer Managed Security Services
ConvergenceAsia staff
09/07/2007

Singapore Telecommunications and IBM have formed a strategic collaboration to offer Managed Security Services (MSS) to enterprises. The MSS@Site service comes with several options. Customers can install the security equipment at their premises, or they can opt for the "MSS in the Cloud" service with infrastructure hosted with and taken care of by SingTel.

"MSS in the Cloud" will be delivered over SingTel's IP-VPN network. With IP-VPN, customers can enjoy the benefits of convergence where their voice, video and data traffic can be carried over the same network. Customers can also expect significant cost savings when setting up a multi-site network in Singapore, said SingTel.

Francis Fong, general manager, IBM Global Technology Services, Singapore, said the collaboration with SingTel on Managed Security Services will provide critical network security and help clients of all sizes preemptively stay ahead of targeted security threats or attacks.

SingTel's MSS solution is suitable for customers who do not wish to bear high upfront investments in IT security infrastructure and prefer a one-stop service provider to manage their security infrastructure and policies. With MSS, customers can expect savings of up to 50 per cent on total cost of ownership, as compared to an in-house deployed security solution.

SingTel and IBM will ensure that security updates are continually applied. Customers can also subscribe to an Incident Management Service, where their network will be monitored from a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and proactive measures taken if a security threat is identified.

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