AGC Networks Announces Cloud Based Managed Network Security

MUMBAI, October 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Enables Enterprises to Combat Security Issues by Providing Flexible, Robust and Affordable Solutions

AGC Networks, a global ICT solutions provider and integrator in unified communication, network infrastructure, data centre and virtualization and enterprise applications, announced it has expanded its portfolio of technology offerings with cloud-based managed network security solution, in a bid to enable enterprises secure their network and IT enabled applications access over the internet and through mobile devices. AGC Networks' cloud based managed network security solution brings in a comprehensive solution to the market place that is flexible in deployment, secure, and available on a 'Pay as You Use' model as well, apart from being compliant to the requirements for data security and access control. The solution is currently available in India and ready for deployment across AGC's global locations for its esteemed clients.

According to a latest research report mentions, Worldwide Unified Threat Management revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2011, a 19.6% increase from 2010 revenue of $972 million. Understanding the growing need for enterprise security, AGC Networks in partnership with Nevales Networks aims to capture the existing marketshare by expanding its portfolio of technology offerings towards managed network security solutions that manages security, connectivity and enables cloud applications for enterprise customers' both on the web and mobile based platforms. AGC Networks based appliance exterminates the dangerous threats like Virus, spyware, hacker attacks, denial of service attacks, phishing, data interpretation and theft, and other malicious activities while centrally managing and monitoring an enterprise network within an optimized cost.

Atul Khatavkar, VP, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, AGC Networks said, "Enterprises in India are still dubious in embracing cloud based solutions and security seems to be the biggest concern for this. With global business advancements compelling enterprises to be technologically innovative whilst keeping an optimised cost model, it is significant for enterprises to select an appropriate technology partner who can help them in taking appropriate business decisions. Our new cloud-based managed security solutions would essentially be the answer to all pertinent security demands while keeping operating costs minimal. We can now manage customers using our own private Cloud, co-branded web portal and enable them move from an up-front capital expense (CapEx) investment, to a recurring operational expense (OpEx) model."

Sanjeev Verma, President, Global Sales & Business Operations, AGC Networks said, "The macroeconomic situation, reflects customers across geographies facing challenging technology decisions brought on by the technology trends of BYOD, social media adoption, cloud and associated security requirements. At AGC Networks, our focus has continuously been on Enabling Experience to our customers by first understanding their immediate need and then helping them receive the best-in-class solution at a cost-effective manner. With our strong customer and partner association, our endeavor is to help our customers receive best in returns on their technology investment whilst providing security across platforms of web and mobile. Every technological advancement of AGC Networks is a step forward towards generating business value tied up with innovation meant for the benefit of our customers and our business at large."

The cloud-based architecture will further allow AGC Networks to manage an enterprise's plug-and-play ready security gateway devices remotely, making the devices ideal for enterprise branch office and remote location deployments. The security gateway devices can be centrally managed using the Nevales web interface across any number of distributed locations. It also allows for automatically administering policies, configurations, updates and upgrades from the cloud - enabling branch deployments without the need for on-site IT.

About AGC Networks:

AGC Networks (AGC) is a global ICT solutions provider and integrator seamlessly delivering technology based solutions across global markets and verticals layered with a spectrum of applications and services in unified communication, network infrastructure, data centre and virtualization and enterprise applications. Being a leader in enterprise communications in India and spanning the Middle East, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Africa, AGC Networks has a differentiated approach to solutions integration and offers domain-focused, flexible and customized solutions to customers across the globe. Equipped with Global technology alliance partners like Avaya, Juniper, NICE Systems, Aspect, HP, Polycom, Cisco, Microsoft, Verint, NEC, Sony, Plantronics, EMC, Dialogic, NetApp, Checkpoint and Jabra among others. AGC 'Experience specialists' deliver ICT solutions. AGC Networks is a subsidiary of Aegis Limited, an Essar Enterprise. For more information log on to www.agcnetworks.com.

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