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Security news21 January 2003
Sophos Anti-Virus and Stalker Software partner to provide total anti-virus solution
Sophos Anti-Virus software protects CommuniGate Pro users, including those running on HP Tru64 platform
Lynnfield, MA - Sophos, a world leader in corporate anti-virus solutions, and Stalker Software, Inc., the technology leader in messaging solutions, today announced a formal partnership. With this agreement, Stalker Software offers CommuniGate Pro messaging users a sophisticated and comprehensive anti-virus solution. Sophos and Stalker Software joined forces in response to the needs of customers running on the HP Tru64 platform, a customer base that has historically been neglected by the anti-virus software industry.
It is estimated that at least 800 new computer viruses are discovered each month. In response to this threat, more than 20 million users recognize the value that Sophos's corporate anti-virus solution provides in the ongoing fight against virus threats. Sophos solutions offer total multi-platform protection on servers, desktops and laptops and the gateway. Using the Sophos virus engine, Stalker Software has created a plug-in for the CommuniGate Pro messaging server to provide protected e-email connectivity for its more than 26 million users.
CommuniGate Pro's telecommunication and service provider customers typically support millions of accounts on many platforms, including the popular HP Tru64, and require a reliable anti-virus solution. In addition to HP Tru64, Sophos supports all popular operating systems, from Windows to Mac, including Solaris, FreeBSD, SCO Unixware and Linux, allowing Stalker Software to offer its customers a choice in anti-virus solutions.
"The Marin county public agencies we support use email to communicate critical and time-sensitive information - we cannot afford downtime and security breaches. Because our users expect protection at the server level from email borne viruses, we need a reliable and easy to implement email solution with a solid reputation for uptime," said Scott McKown, administrator of the Marin Information and Data Access System. "After a thorough evaluation, we upgraded to CommuniGate Pro from an older email solution, based on its reliability, scalability, the ability to delegate management tasks and cost-effective messaging solutions, in addition to its built-in anti-virus capabilities. Stalker Software's CommuniGate Pro product, coupled with Sophos's anti-virus solution has proven a winning combination."
"To remain competitive and effective, organizations must protect their Internet connections from virus disruptions. But as the threat of intrusion increases, the ability to successfully combat potential attacks is becoming more difficult," said Jacinta Tobin, vice president of business development, Stalker Software. "Our strategy of partnering and integrating with leading anti-virus products such as Sophos partnership with Sophos answers these challenges and provides our customers with the most aggressive and current virus protection available on the market."
Reliable and scaleable integrated-messaging technology is the cornerstone of any successful any messaging implementation. Supporting more than 30 hardware and operating system combinations including Unix, Windows, AS400, mainframes and Mac OS X, CommuniGate Pro provides the most advanced, robust unified messaging solution, optimized to provide email, collaboration, wireless and voice messaging all on a single message store. Because of the product's open standard-based architecture, CommuniGate Pro is able to provide high-performance integrated messaging, supporting many types of content on a centralized platform efficiently and reliably.
"As information technology becomes increasingly critical to success in business, so does computer security," said Philip Stockton, business development manager, Sophos, Inc. "Today, businesses must evaluate their IT infrastructure and assess the need for anti-virus protection at each access point. Our partnership with Stalker Software offers customers an increased level of protection against viruses at a critical access point: the email server, so they can focus on their core business."
About Stalker Software
Founded in 1993, Stalker Software, Inc. is based in Mill Valley, California. Stalker Software is the technology leader in messaging solutions for more than 30 major computer platforms. The company's core technology merges security, reliability, scalability and a wide range of integrated services, with ease of deployment and maintenance. Over 5000 customers worldwide, ranging from global Telco's and ISP's to universities and corporations, service millions of accounts with CommuniGate Pro.
About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
