Singlefin Selects IMlogic to Provide Scalable, Reliable, Hosted IM Management and Security to Over Six Million Users.WALTHAM, Mass. -- Seamless Integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with IMlogic IM Manager Delivers Comprehensive Outsourced Messaging Security IMlogic, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure software solutions for the rapidly growing Instant Messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or (IM) market, today announced that IMlogic has been selected to provide instant messaging security, compliance, and management for Singlefin's Global Gateway Services. This partnership will make available IM Manager's capabilities through a secure outsourced network infrastructure to Singlefin's customer base of over six million users. "Finding an enterprise-class instant messaging management solution that meets our rigorous requirements for scalability and reliability is critical in a hosted environment," said Jake Jacoby, 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. and Founder of Singlefin. "After evaluating several solutions, we found that IMlogic IM Manager was the only solution that met our stringent requirements for scalability and reliability, while also providing the most comprehensive set of instant messaging security and compliance features. By integrating IMlogic's technology with Singlefin Web Filters and Email Filters we're able to provide businesses with a comprehensive instant messaging, web and email management and security solution that is quick and easy to deploy and incredibly cost-effective." Singlefin's Global Gateway Services are part of a fault tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. network of multiple data centers in strategic locations across the globe. The network has a 99.999% availability guarantee and has never experienced an outage. Every 10 minutes, the Global Gateway is updated with virus and worm watch lists as well as spammer ID's which is becoming vastly more important as IM spam (Instant Messaging spam) See spim. and viruses are more and more widespread across instant messaging than ever before. By offering IMlogic IM Manager as a hosted solution on Singlefin's secure, high performance network, customers can benefit from the features and functionality of IM Manager without additional IT resources. "Businesses of all sizes recognize the security and management risks associated with IM. IM viruses, SPIM (SPam Instant Messaging) Unsolicited advertising appearing in instant messages. SPIM is even more annoying than spam. Unlike e-mail ads, which can often be relegated to a junk folder in the user's e-mail program, a SPIM ad pops up on screen whenever it is sent. , uncontrolled external IM communication and the use of insecure public IM networks significantly increase the risk of malicious code outbreaks or leaks of confidential corporate information costing businesses thousands of dollars each year," said Phebe Waterfield, Security Analyst with the Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. . "By partnering with Singlefin, IMlogic is able to offer small and medium size businesses enterprise-class IM management and security that is easy to deploy with existing infrastructure providing a cost effective way to enhance corporate security." "With the use of instant messaging exploding in the enterprise, businesses of all sizes are beginning to recognize the inherent security risks associated with this form of communication," said Francis deSouza, CEO of IMlogic, "By partnering with hosting providers like Singlefin we're able to bring cost-effective, enterprise-class instant messaging management and security to businesses of all sizes." About IMlogic Inc. IMlogic, Inc., headquartered in Waltham, Mass., is a pioneer in delivering enterprise-class infrastructure software that enables companies to control and leverage the use of Instant Messaging (IM), the world's fastest growing communications medium. IMlogic's strategic vision provides organizations a comprehensive approach for incorporating IM capabilities in business-critical communications and applications. The company's first offering, IMlogic IM Manager, lets enterprises secure, control and report on IM usage, while satisfying regulatory and compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). set by HR and government agencies (SEC, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ). IMlogic is backed by leading venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] Crosslink Capital, Venrock Associates, General Catalyst Partners, Kodiak Venture Partners, and Goldman Sachs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., or simply Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the world's largest global investment banks. Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869, and is headquartered in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City at 85 Broad Street. . For more information on IMlogic visit www.imlogic.com. About Singlefin Singlefin, a leading provider of managed protection services, provides next-generation messaging management solutions that easily and affordably integrate into any business messaging system Software that provides an electronic mail delivery system. It is made up of the following functional components, which may be packaged together or independently. Mail User Agent . Today, more than 6 million users within almost 2000 corporations worldwide trust Singlefin to protect their networks from Spam, viruses and other outside threats. In addition, Singlefin is able to offer a unique range of tracking and reporting features allowing administrators an unparalleled view into employee use and/or abuse of their network(s). Singlefin is privately funded and is headquartered in Cardiff by the Sea, Calif. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.singlefin.net or email at info@singlefin.net. |
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