TekSecure Labs to Deliver Business Security Solution with EMBARQ™
EMBARQ Business Security Solutions Protects Against Multiple Threats
OVERLAND PARK, Kan, April 2, 2008 / PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Businesses today face many security threats that can adversely affect their operations and their bottom line. Computer hackers, viruses, spyware and even employees can pose challenges that make security as essential as telephone and Internet service.
To help reduce the number of business victims, EMBARQ has created EMBARQ(TM) Business Security Solutions, a complete, yet simple security suite to protect information and resources critical to business operations and productivity. EMBARQ Business Security Solutions combats multiple risks with a portfolio of options, including software, hardware and network-based solutions.
"Our research has shown that at least half of all businesses believe that data security is one of the most pressing issues they face," said Susan Sarna, vice president of marketing and product management for EMBARQ. "No one security measure can protect them from all threats, so we worked with security industry leaders to develop a one-stop security toolbox. Our portfolio lets businesses pick the appropriate level of security to manage risk according to their unique needs."
The EMBARQ Business Security Solutions portfolio includes desktop, network and e-mail security, as well as continuity services such as back-up, recovery and re-routing. Each of the security services included in the portfolio can be purchased individually or together using affordable monthly payments.
The portfolio includes three categories of services:
For more information on EMBARQ(TM) Business Security Solutions, please visit embarq.com/business.
About EMBARQ
Embarq Corporation (NYSE: EQ), headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offers a complete suite of communications services. The company has approximately 18,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the S&P 500. For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on one monthly bill. For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class High Speed Internet, wireless, satellite TV from DIRECTV(R), enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services. EMBARQ received the highest numerical score among providers of local telephone voice services in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Voice Services Study(SM). Study based on responses from 2,048 business customers measuring four providers. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January-February 2007. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. For more information, visit embarq.com.
About Tekmark Global Solutions
Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC (www.tekmarkinc.com) provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmarks client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and electronics industries. The companys expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held information technology companies in the United States, Tekmark provides its clients with information technology and telephony solutions, including staff supplementation, collaborative staffing, and project solutions.
About TekSecure Labs
TekSecure Labs (www.teksecurelabs.com), the network security division of Tekmark Global Solutions, is a market leader in providing managed security solutions for businesses of all sizes and types. TekSecure Labs provides comprehensive network security, integrated managed services, and a portfolio of technology risk management solutions through a suite of products and services designed to ensure the highest level of network security for mission critical applications.
To help reduce the number of business victims, EMBARQ has created EMBARQ(TM) Business Security Solutions, a complete, yet simple security suite to protect information and resources critical to business operations and productivity. EMBARQ Business Security Solutions combats multiple risks with a portfolio of options, including software, hardware and network-based solutions.
"Our research has shown that at least half of all businesses believe that data security is one of the most pressing issues they face," said Susan Sarna, vice president of marketing and product management for EMBARQ. "No one security measure can protect them from all threats, so we worked with security industry leaders to develop a one-stop security toolbox. Our portfolio lets businesses pick the appropriate level of security to manage risk according to their unique needs."
The EMBARQ Business Security Solutions portfolio includes desktop, network and e-mail security, as well as continuity services such as back-up, recovery and re-routing. Each of the security services included in the portfolio can be purchased individually or together using affordable monthly payments.
The portfolio includes three categories of services:
- Desktop Security Services McAfee Total Protection Service and McAfeeTotal Protection Service-Advanced expand essential 24/7 security needs to an entire network. A centralized, web-based management console makesit easy for small businesses to customize security policies and get status reports on all connected computers. The Advanced option is for customers who own a unique e-mail domain name and a mail server with a static IP address. The award-winning McAfee product suite is an all-in-one, managed and hosted security solution that economically protects against viruses, spyware, spam, hackers and identity theft.
- Network Security Services Unified Protection and Compliance Service is a managed security service solution that offers around-the-clock protection of the network perimeter by providing flexible policies and service plans that include 24/7 monitoring and management. A plug-and-play SonicWALL(TM) threat management device is shipped pre-configured to the customer, and then remotely managed from a security operations center by TekSecure Labs' engineers. This service is made available through a relationship with TekSecure Labs(R), a division of Tekmark(R) Global Solutions, LLC.
- Continuity and Recovery Services Remote Backup and Restore, powered by EVault, a Seagate Technology company, is an automatic, easy-to-use disk-to-disk backup and recovery software service for protecting critical data on desktops and laptops. Voice Business Continuity Service (previously launched) provides continuity to EMBARQ business customers in the event of planned or unplanned outages.
For more information on EMBARQ(TM) Business Security Solutions, please visit embarq.com/business.
About EMBARQ
Embarq Corporation (NYSE: EQ), headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offers a complete suite of communications services. The company has approximately 18,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the S&P 500. For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on one monthly bill. For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class High Speed Internet, wireless, satellite TV from DIRECTV(R), enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services. EMBARQ received the highest numerical score among providers of local telephone voice services in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Voice Services Study(SM). Study based on responses from 2,048 business customers measuring four providers. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January-February 2007. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. For more information, visit embarq.com.
About Tekmark Global Solutions
Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC (www.tekmarkinc.com) provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmarks client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and electronics industries. The companys expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held information technology companies in the United States, Tekmark provides its clients with information technology and telephony solutions, including staff supplementation, collaborative staffing, and project solutions.
About TekSecure Labs
TekSecure Labs (www.teksecurelabs.com), the network security division of Tekmark Global Solutions, is a market leader in providing managed security solutions for businesses of all sizes and types. TekSecure Labs provides comprehensive network security, integrated managed services, and a portfolio of technology risk management solutions through a suite of products and services designed to ensure the highest level of network security for mission critical applications.
