Clover Technologies and Pilot Network Services Announce Joint Alliance for Built-in Security Services

Strategic Insights -

Clover Technologies, a leading US systems integrator, and Pilot Network Services, Inc. have formed a joint alliance to provide Pilot Secure E-Business Services to Clover customers nationwide. This strategic partnership combines Clover's expertise in networking and WAN implementations with Pilot's cutting-edge security services, including Internet web or application deployment, enterprise Internet access, intranets, virtual private networks (VPNs), and extranets. The alliance aims to enable businesses to take advantage of e-business opportunities rapidly, safely, and cost-effectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint alliance between Clover Technologies and Pilot Network Services will provide Pilot Secure E-Business Services to Clover customers nationwide.
  • Pilot Secure E-Business Services use technology to build security directly into the network, helping businesses to rapidly, safely, and cost-effectively take advantage of e-business opportunities.
  • Clover's expertise in networking and WAN implementations will complement Pilot's Secure E-Business Services, including Internet web or application deployment, enterprise Internet access, intranets, VPNs, and extranets.
  • The partnership will enable companies to e-business-enable existing corporate WANs and legacy systems.
  • Built into all Pilot services is the protection of the Pilot Security Utility, based on the Pilot Heuristic Defense Infrastructure, which combines a multi-layered, distributed security architecture and 24 x 7 monitoring by security engineers.
  • Pilot will work together with Clover to configure, deliver, and support the offering for each customer.
  • The alliance aims to address the major e-business needs of corporations, including applications hosting and enterprise-wide VPNs.
  • Pilot and Clover are uniquely positioned to provide a wide range of services with built-in security to protect enterprise networks.

Statistics:

  • Pilot Network Services, Inc. is a pioneer in the Security Utility service and enables secure e-business for companies of all sizes.
  • Pilot Network Services has Security Centers in the US and the UK.
  • Pilot Protected e-business services include secure hosting, Internet access and gateways, and extranet/VPN services.
  • Customers can choose options including encryption, authentication, access control, virus scanning, and web filtering.
  • Clover Technologies is a leading US systems integrator and a subsidiary of Ameritech.

Sources:

  • "Clover Technologies and Pilot Network Services Announce Joint Alliance for Built-in Security Services" (PR Newswire, September 27).
  • Pilot Network Services, Inc., Corporate Overview (http://www.pilot.net).
  • Pilot Network Services, Inc., Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated August 10, 1998.