Global Crossing Enhances its Industry-Leading Security Services with Vigilos BrightSite® Remote Security Technology
SEATTLE–-June 1, 2007–-Vigilos, Inc. (www.vigilos.com), a provider of patented, remote security guard technology serving enterprise, small and medium business (SMB), and public entities, today announced an agreement with Global Crossing, (NASDAQ: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, to converge the Vigilos patented BrightSite® remote physical security technology with Global Crossing’s already well-developed IT security strategy.
Through the agreement, Global Crossing will leverage the Vigilos BrightSite technology at 20 of Global Crossing’s 400 worldwide locations. In doing so, Global Crossing, which carry’s highly sensitive information for government and private entities, will reduce risks to client employees and infrastructure, reduce the number of false alarms, and respond to alarms in near real time.
“Global Crossing’s commitment to securing the highly sensitive information of its public and private clients and their employees is evident in their forward-thinking approach to building on the strength of their existing IT security system with the addition of the Vigilos BrightSite remote security technology,” said Vigilos, Inc. Vice President of Business Development Kevin McDonald. “With BrightSite, Global Crossing has applied a layer of software to their existing security infrastructure that automates and strengthens many of the security functions versus adding more field officers. While security officers are an important component of any security strategy, they are only as effective as the information provided them in a timely manner.”
Global Crossing selected Vigilos based on is robust IT/networking platform, as well as its ability to integrate to multiple hardware vendors, so Global Crossing is not locked into one hardware vendor, a key point to the Global Crossing decision process.
Vigilos patented BrightSite technology combines hosted enterprise class integrated security software with tailored installation, training and support services. BrightSite adds a layer of networking and intelligence to existing security equipment, automating a significant number of manual guard tasks.
BrightSite is available to customers in North America. For more information, visit www.vigilos.com or call 206-728-6464.
About Global Crossing
Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) provides telecommunications solutions over the world’s first integrated global IP-based network. Its core network connects more than 300 cities in 29 countries worldwide, and delivers services to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe. The company’s global sales and support model matches the network footprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experience worldwide.
Global Crossing IP services are global in scale, linking the world’s enterprises, governments and carriers with customers, employees and partners worldwide in a secure environment that is ideally suited for IP-based business applications, allowing e-commerce to thrive. The company offers a full range of data, voice and security products, to approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs. Its Professional Services and Managed Solutions provide VoIP, security and network consulting and management services to support its Global Crossing IP VPN service and Global Crossing VoIP services. Global Crossing was the first — and remains the only — global communications provider with IPv6 natively deployed in both its private and public backbone networks.
Please visit www.globalcrossing.com or blogs.globalcrossing.com for more information about Global Crossing.
About Vigilos, Inc.
Vigilos, Inc. (www.vigilos.com) is a provider of patented, remote security guard technology serving enterprise, small and medium business (SMB), and public entities. Originally benchmarked with customers such as the FBI and U.S. Navy and deployed by industry leading organizations in the financial services, technology and property management sectors, Vigilos’ patented technology powers its BrightSite® turnkey service. BrightSite is the only remote security guard technology to reduce guard labor expenses by up to 30 percent, improve guard productivity and consolidate disparate security activity. Vigilos is a provider of Enterprise Security Management (ESM) software that enables enterprise security executives to design and implement comprehensive solutions that support the unique needs of their organizations. With Vigilos ESM, organizations can leverage existing infrastructure, incorporate best-of-breed component technologies, automate and optimize key security-related business processes. Vigilos is located at 2030 First Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, Wash.
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Media Contact:
Leigh Barer
Vigilos, Inc. PR
Phone: 206-527-4700; Email: leigh@barercom.com