New METAspectrum Report Shows Unisys as a Leader in European Managed Security Services Security; Solutions Leader Strongly Positioned in a Rapidly Growing Market.BLUE BELL, Pa. -- Unisys Corporation (company) Unisys Corporation - The company formed in 1984-5 when Burroughs Corporation merged with Sperry Corporation. This was when the phrase "dinosaurs mating" was coined. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UIS (graphics, programming) UIS - A VMS graphics programming interface package for VAXstations. ) has been ranked as one of only two market leaders in META Group's (Nasdaq:METG METG Military Effects Test Group ) new METAspectrum evaluation of managed security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the providers (MSSP (MultiService Switching Platform) A high-end Cisco router that supports high-speed optical connections in the core of the network. See MSPP and MSTP. ) in Europe. The report evaluated the capabilities of nine MSSPs, based on a range of client responses and other criteria. META Group is a leading provider of information technology (IT) research, advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal , and strategic consulting. "Unisys ranked especially high on the METAspectrum report's 'performance' axis," said Bart De Maerteleare, partner, Security Practice, Unisys Europe/Middle East/India/Africa. "That demonstrates clear recognition by clients and market influencers of Unisys ability to deliver managed security services that create real business value for our customers, including Lloyds TSB Lloyds TSB Group plc (LSE: LLOY) is a banking and insurance group in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1995 by the merger of Lloyds Bank and the Trustee Savings Bank (TSB). The Group's head office is at 25 Gresham Street, London. and other leading enterprises in Europe and around the world. Our security experts, our breadth of services and our solid global service management infrastructure, tools and processes give Unisys a unique value proposition in managed security services." Managed security services enable enterprises to outsource management of security for their IT infrastructure, including firewalls and applications - especially as the boundaries are aggressively extended by the increasing mobility of IT assets. These services are gaining popularity as corporate users understand the economic advantages of capitalizing on an MSSP's investment in expert people, processes and service management infrastructure. Unisys received the highest rating in several specific categories META Group evaluated, including: --Agility - ability to respond to evolving client needs and market dynamics. --Industry Focus - the skills and resources to meet the needs of specific market sectors. --Geographic Coverage - capabilities to provide services throughout a region where requirements are growing rapidly. (Unisys shared first place with a competitor in this category). --Personnel - the skills, expertise and leadership capabilities in service delivery and technology that enable service personnel to deliver results that further clients' strategic objectives. (Unisys shared first place with a competitor in this category). "We expect the market for managed security services in Europe to grow between 10 and 12 percent a year over the next three years," said Tom Scholtz, vice president, security research, METAGroup. "Managed security services leaders have an advantage because they have already made investments in expertise, management processes and service delivery infrastructure that enable them to potentially help their clients attain economies and operational efficiency." About METAspectrum META Group's METAspectrum(SM) methodology provides a framework for evaluating or selecting an appropriate IT vendor or product, simplifies the decision process, and enables more effective technology investments. META Group's research efforts, which adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. the company's commitment to objectivity, are conducted independently, based on industry best-practice methodologies and subject to the highest levels of review by META Group's research community. To learn more about METAspectrum, visit metagroup.com/metaspectrum or call 800-945-META. METAspectrum Disclaimer Copyright (c) 2004 META Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce this research has been granted by META Group, Inc. Any further reproduction or redistribution re·dis·tri·bu·tion n. 1. The act or process of redistributing. 2. An economic theory or policy that advocates reducing inequalities in the distribution of wealth. of this research in any form without prior written approval is prohibited pro·hib·it tr.v. pro·hib·it·ed, pro·hib·it·ing, pro·hib·its 1. 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Our people combine expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. , infrastructure and server technology with precision thinking and relentless execution to help clients, in more than 100 countries, quickly and efficiently achieve competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.unisys.com. RELEASE NO.: 0210/8500 http://www.unisys.com/about__unisys/news_a_events/02108500.htm Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. METAspectrum(SM) market evaluations and results are the sole property of META Group, Inc. 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