Cloudmark to Deliver Advanced Network Security for Telecom Service Providers on IBM BladeCenter
Protecting Mobile and Fixed-Line Messaging Infrastructures from Spam, Phishing and Viruses
Barcelona, Spain—Mobile World Congress 2008—February 13, 2008 – Cloudmark, Inc., the global leader in carrier-grade messaging security, today announced an integrated messaging security platform for telecom service providers based on IBM's BladeCenter systems to help keep next-generation mobile and fixed-line messaging infrastructures and pipes "clean" of malicious traffic.
Cloudmark has optimized its Cloudmark Authority and Cloudmark Gateway solutions to work seamlessly with the high-performance IBM BladeCenter family of products. When deployed together, Cloudmark's messaging anti-abuse technologies with IBM BladeCenter systems offer service providers the benefits of unparalleled filtering accuracy, high message throughput and simplified management.
Synacor offers a wide range of value-added solutions for ISPs, including white label portals, premium online content and e-mail collaboration suites. The company deployed Cloudmark Gateway, a high-performance edge mail transfer agent (MTA), integrated with IBM servers to improve filtering performance and protection against spam, phishing and viruses for its demanding service provider customers.
"The combined power of Cloudmark's messaging security technologies with IBM's BladeCenter family delivers the advanced network security and scalability critical for the applications we offer and the telecom operators we serve," said George Chamoun, senior vice president of client services and co-founder of Synacor. "With this solution, Synacor is able to deliver enhanced messaging capabilities and improved e-mail service quality while enjoying overall enhanced utilization of our messaging infrastructure."
"Leading telecom service providers clearly understand the high costs of malware and are looking to deploy a comprehensive messaging security platform," said Scott Firth, director of Next Generation Network systems, IBM. "Leveraging the best of IT and telecom allows our customers to deploy new NGN security services at substantially improved price points than previous legacy telecom platforms."
Performance tests with Cloudmark Authority and Cloudmark Gateway running on IBM BladeCenter LS21 model blade servers demonstrated a message throughput rate of up to 1,300 messages per second per blade. Overall, the combined solution delivers performance that is more than 10 times superior to competitive solutions running on proprietary hardware platforms.
"Cloudmark's solutions on the IBM BladeCenter are a perfect fit to deliver advanced network security for telecom service providers," said Jacinta Tobin, vice president of worldwide sales and business development at Cloudmark. "Service providers need comprehensive security solutions that can effectively combat growing messaging threats while optimizing resource utilization. The accuracy and efficiency of the Cloudmark solution reduces hardware and operational costs while improving subscriber satisfaction."
About Synacor
Synacor builds Internet tools and portals that simplify the way consumers get their digital media. Its technology platform provides white label portals, premium online content and email collaboration suites to broadband service providers such as cable operators, telecommunications companies, Internet service providers and others. Synacor provides the focused expertise and technology that allow both service providers and content providers to extend their brands online and create a relevant, personalized online experience for consumers through a single sign-on portal, enhanced content packaging and aggregated billing. For more information on Synacor, please visit www.synacor.com.
About IBM BladeCenter
IBM has the broadest portfolio of blade offerings in the industry, including:
- BladeCenter S for small firms, retail and branch office environments,
- BladeCenter E and BladeCenter H for enterprise data center deployments and,
- BladeCenter T and BladeCenter HT for robust, telecom central office deployments with NEBS3 / ETSI requirements.
Using a common architecture across the BladeCenter family allows clients to mix and match offerings to suit their specific needs, from enterprise to carrier deployments. For more information about IBM BladeCenter, please visit: www.ibm.com/bladecenter. For more information on next-generation network solutions and products from IBM, visit: www.ibm.com/telecom/systems.
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About Cloudmark
Cloudmark builds messaging security software that protects communications service provider networks and their subscribers against the widest range of messaging threats. Only Cloudmark Security Platform™ delivers instant security and control across diverse messaging environments, enabling communications service providers to create a safe user experience, protect revenue and safeguard their brand, while streamlining infrastructure and reducing operational costs. Cloudmark's patented solutions protect more than 120 tier-one customers worldwide, including AT&T, Verizon, Swisscom, Comcast, Cox and NTT.