AFORE and AirVM Partner to Deliver Secure Cloud Services

Cloud Hosted Service Provider AirVM Deploys CloudLink to provide a Security Service

OTTAWA, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - AFORE Solutions, Inc., provider of the CloudLink™ cloud security and management software portfolio, today announced that AirVM Inc., a leading VMware™ based cloud service provider, will utilize CloudLink software to offer a premium security service.

AFORE's CloudLink Trusted Multi-Tenancy solution and AirVM's Cloud Hosted Server service combine to enable enterprise customers to further manage their mission-critical and security-sensitive applications safely in the cloud with complete control and transparency. CloudLink securely extends AirVM customers' enterprise LAN into the AirVM datacenter, while end-to-end encryption of network traffic and cloud-based storage, protects sensitive data in a multi-tenant environment. Deployments are simplified by a user configurable AirVM service template supporting VMware vSphere™ and via enterprise controlled encryption key management.

AirVM and CloudLink both utilize a VMware environment, making integration and usability seamless. The partnership between AirVM and AFORE enables applications, such as disaster recovery, in the cloud where workloads are securely replicated.

"This security overlay service will further enhance AirVM's cloud service by offering industry-leading protection for sensitive workloads. Customers have been requesting an enhanced security solution from AirVM and CloudLink fits the requirements," stated Joshua Vautour, CEO of AirVM.  "AirVM is a leader in the cloud service provider sector and is furthering their lead with an enhanced security offer enabled by CloudLink."

"As a pioneer in fully automated cloud services, AirVM is an ideal service provider to naturally extend their offer with the CloudLink security appliance," said James LaPalme, AFORE's VP of Sales and Marketing. "Our partnership with AirVM will bring the full benefits of cloud computing to their customers by providing the security and control they require."

The partnered solution is available immediately through AirVM's state-of-the-art portal. Visit http://www.airvm.com/CloudLink for a limited time free trial.

CloudLink solutions will be featured at booth #1159 at VMworld 2011, August  29 - September 1, 2011 in Las Vegas.

About AFORE:
AFORE is a leading provider of cloud security and networking software solutions. Our unique blend of CloudLink™ security products, ASE encryption appliance and InterPort™ networking software enable enterprises, service providers and networking vendors to accelerate innovation and deployment of advanced cloud services and networking applications. For more information on AFORE's award winning products and technology visit: www.aforesolutions.com.

About AirVM:
AirVM Cloud Hosted Servers, based in Ottawa, ON, are secure, single-tenant environments using the latest in VMware virtualization technology.  We offer fast, scalable cloud computing solutions that fulfill a variety of customer needs. Significant cost savings over regular physical hardware, starting at 2.1¢/hour with great performance benefits, maximum security, tier 1 facility, easy support, do-it-yourself backups and effortless upgrades.

SOURCE AFORE Solutions Inc.