Datapipe Expands Partnership with Alert Logic

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Datapipe, a leading provider of managed services and infrastructure for IT and cloud computing, and Alert Logic, the leading provider of log management, intrusion detection and cloud security solutions for enterprises and services providers today announced an expansion of their partnership. Datapipe's portfolio of managed services, including their turnkey PCI DSS compliance solution, will now provide access to Alert Logic's solutions for log management.

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"We have been very pleased with Alert Logic's ability to deliver a service level that meets our high standards," said Joel Friedman, Chief Security Officer for Datapipe. "Expanding this partnership to include Alert Logic's cloud-based log management solution enables us to make gains in operational efficiency and integrate a highly robust product into the security services our clients depend on."  

Several PCI DSS requirements demand vigilant, careful analysis to continuously interpret logged data. Log management is an advanced security control that is a critical piece of a comprehensive PCI solution. Utilizing Alert Logic Log Manager with LogReview, Datapipe's security team has the tools to efficiently manage the complexities of this labor intensive process and ensure ongoing PCI compliance for their clients.    

"While PCI DSS compliance requirements evolve, log management and log review remain key, yet costly, components of maintaining compliance," said Gray Hall, president and CEO at Alert Logic. "Our cloud-based Log Manager and LogReview services strengthen Datapipe's portfolio of managed services enabling their clients to realize the benefits of moving IT infrastructure to a secure cloud."

About Datapipe

Datapipe offers a single provider solution for managing and securing mission-critical IT services, including cloud computing, hosted servers and storage, colocation and data centers.  Datapipe delivers those services from the world's most influential technical and financial markets including New York metro, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai.  For more information visit www.datapipe.com

About Alert Logic

Alert Logic delivers cloud-powered, managed solutions for IT security and compliance by combining patented technology and 24x7 monitoring by certified analysts. With over 1,000 enterprise customers, serviced directly by Alert Logic or through an IT service provider partner, Alert Logic's Threat Manager and Log Manager provide the best of intrusion detection, network vulnerability assessment, log management and security monitoring. Alert Logic enables users to improve their security posture and comply with regulations and mandates without any capital expense, internal IT resources or protracted implementation times. Alert Logic is based in Houston, TX and was founded in 2002. For more information, please visit http://www.alertlogic.com.

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