Fusion and Unisys Announce Strategic Agreement
September 13 2012 - 2:06PM
Marketwired
Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc. (OTCQB: FSNN) today
announced a strategic agreement with Unisys (NYSE: UIS) on the
marketing of a fully integrated suite of secure network and cloud
services, with an emphasis on leading-edge Unisys security
solutions. Fusion will offer Unisys solutions to enterprises in the
U.S., with a strong initial focus on healthcare through its
exclusive agreement to provide communications and cloud services to
the members of a leading, nation-wide group purchasing
organization.
Initially, Fusion will focus on the Unisys Stealth Solution
Suite of cybersecurity software to help organizations address the
growing challenge of cybersecurity attacks and hacker incidents.
The NSA-certified solutions use patented pending security
techniques designed to cloak data communication end points, such as
end user devices, data center servers and applications, to become
obscured on the network and therefore concealed as targets for
hackers.
Unisys Stealth applies military-grade encryption and a unique
"bit-splitting" technology that separates data into multiple
packets as it moves through the network and to storage devices, and
then authenticates and reassembles the information packets for
delivery exclusively to authorized users.
A staggering 23 million records were exposed to data breaches in
2011*, compromising privacy and undermining customer confidence
while costing enterprises millions in operating costs. The Unisys
Stealth solutions are intended to help enterprises avoid such
attacks.
In addition to protecting organizations against skyrocketing
costs associated with data breaches, Stealth can help healthcare
systems and other enterprises save capital and operating expenses
by simplifying network infrastructure. By providing healthcare
organizations with greater assurance that the Stealth solution is
designed to protect their data, it can ease their path toward cloud
computing. Unisys can also facilitate regulatory compliance,
enabling the enforcement of HIPAA rules for data encryption in
healthcare.
Matthew Rosen, Fusion's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Never
before has it been more important for enterprises to take serious,
comprehensive steps to secure their data from pernicious hacking
and malware attacks. We recognize the tremendous value of a
solution that delivers the highest level of defense grade security,
allowing users to securely work anywhere, on laptops or other
portable media, while remaining concealed, even on the open
Internet. Identity-based and deployed without change to web-enabled
applications or infrastructure, Unisys Stealth can provide cost
efficiencies while helping to safeguard customer data to deliver
unprecedented security and peace of mind."
"We look forward to teaming with Fusion to provide the Unisys
Stealth Solution Suite to healthcare providers and other
organizations where data protection is crucial," said Fred Dillman,
Chief Technology Officer, Unisys. "This innovative cybersecurity
technology can help address users' growing challenges related to
data security and regulatory compliance without forcing them to
make changes to firewalls and network technology that could disrupt
business operations. By working closely with Fusion, we hope to
bring this technology to a broader base of clients in the
healthcare market and beyond."
Fusion and Unisys also plan to offer Unisys services to help
clients evaluate, architect, build, manage and secure cloud
environments.
*Identity Theft Resource Center Breach Report, July, 2012
About Fusion
Fusion is a global provider of voice, data and cloud services to
small, medium and large enterprises and carriers worldwide.
Fusion's advanced network provides a scalable and high availability
platform for leading edge communications and information solutions,
including secure private, public and hybrid Cloud Services.
Fusion's fully integrated solutions include voice and data
communications, broadband Internet access, data and image storage,
network services, advanced security solutions, disaster recovery
and specialized software applications. Together these services
lower our customers' cost of ownership, and deliver new levels of
flexibility, scalability and speed of deployment. Through a growing
spectrum of partnerships, Fusion provides customized solutions to
meet the unique needs and challenges of the healthcare,
transportation, legal, education and other vertical markets. For
more information, please go to www.fusiontel.com.
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide
a portfolio of IT services, software and technology that solves
critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients
secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of
their data centers, enhance support to their end users and
constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To
provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings
and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and
consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services,
and high-end server technology. With approximately 22,500
employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government
agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.unisys.com.
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FUSION CONTACT: Philip Turits 212-201-2407 Email Contact