NUVO Recognized by Cisco as a Managed Security Service Provider Advanced Technology Provider.OTTAWA -- NUVO NUVO Near Ultraviolet and Optical (channel) Network Management, Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension VENTURE:NNM), a leading managed services provider of solutions that MAXimize IT(R) availability, protection and performance for business profitability, announced today it has achieved the Managed Security Service Provider Advanced Technology Provider (ATP ATP: see adenosine triphosphate. ATP in full adenosine triphosphate Organic compound, substrate in many enzyme-catalyzed reactions (see catalysis) in the cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms. ) status from Cisco Systems(R). This ATP designation recognizes NUVO for its commitment to delivering managed security services based on Cisco technology and having invested in training to obtain expertise in selling, designing, installing, managing, and supporting a comprehensive Cisco network security solution. "The Managed Security Service Provider ATP indicates that NUVO has a commitment to investing in gaining the knowledge and expertise to successfully provide remote security solutions based on leading Cisco security products," said Edison Peres, vice president, advanced and core technologies, Worldwide Channels at Cisco Systems. "These remote security solutions are intended to provide higher availability and better protection of customer IT infrastructure." "We have had positive momentum and acceptance by our customers and the market of our managed security solution, which has been adopted by more than 20 percent of our customer base," says Phil Weaver, NUVO President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "It's satisfying to receive this designation from Cisco as further recognition of our leadership and the excellence of our solutions. Our managed security solution provides options for customers looking for effective, affordable ways to secure their IT infrastructure in this challenging and complex environment." "NUVO is built on a foundation of quality processes, including ISO standards and ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library, www.itil.co.uk) One of the more comprehensive as well as non-proprietary and publicly available sets of guidelines for "best practice" IT services management, owned by the British Office of Government Commerce (OGC). service delivery," adds Richard Fournier, NUVO's Vice-President, Operations. "This embedded culture of excellence in product delivery and customer satisfaction enabled us to meet Cisco's certification requirements." Resource requirements The Managed Security Service Provider ATP required NUVO to achieve a combination of Cisco Qualified Specialist as well as a variety of industry certifications including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) The award for successful completion of an examination in computer security administered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. , SSCP (1) (System Services Control Point) A controlling program in an SNA domain. It resides in the host and is a component within VTAM. See also SCCP. , SCNA SCNA Sun Certified Network Administrator SCNA Security Certified Network Architect SCNA South Carolina Nurses Association SCNA Saab Club of North America SCNA Southern California Naturist Association SCNA Sudden Cosmic Noise Absorption , SCNP SCNP Security Certified Network Professional SCNP Society for Care of Neurological Patients and GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) The award for successful completion of a course in computer security from The SANS Institute, Bethesda, MD (www.sans.org). Introduced in 1999, GIAC tests the practical application of the required knowledge. . In addition, NUVO was required to fulfill the following job roles with qualified individuals who have met specific testing requirements: an account manager or engagement manager, one project manager, one system engineer, four SOC analysts and four SOC engineers. Customer satisfaction requirement Beyond the personnel requirements, NUVO has agreed to meet the requirements regarding documenting customer satisfaction. This includes undertaking a random customer survey to obtain a customer satisfaction rating. In order to maintain its ATP status, NUVO must obtain a 4.0 average rating out of a possible 5.0 for five surveys completed. Lab requirement The Managed Security Service Provider ATP also requires NUVO to have or have access to a Cisco certified that contains the designated Cisco security products. In addition, the lab must be suitable for the following purposes: Proof-of-concept demonstrations, internal training, and network emulation. About NUVO NUVO provides remote management and protection of IT infrastructures for businesses worldwide to maximize the availability of their computing infrastructure. NUVO enables our customers to excel by delivering fully integrated, proactive management services and business data. This provides the critical information needed effective analysis and decision-making to maximize performance and control costs. NUVO achieves this certified experts, best-of-class technology, deep integration, highly automated processes, and best practices 24x7, resilient infrastructure. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release are forward-looking and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that may cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, but are not limited those set out on NUVO's website at http://www.nuvo.com/news/fls.html. The TSX Venture Exchange TSX Venture Exchange Originally called the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX), this was a result of the merger of the Vancouver and Alberta stock exchanges. The goal of TSX Venture Exchange is to provide venture companies with effective access to capital while protecting investors. has neither approved nor disapproved the content of this press release. Nuvo Network Management Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NNM) |
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