Fiberlink® Delivers Patch Management from the Cloud

MaaS360® Patch Management from the Cloud Service Deploys and Manages Critical Updates to Protect Laptops, Netbooks and Desktops on both Wired and Wireless Connections

Blue Bell, Pa. - June 22, 2010 - Fiberlink Communications Corporation, the provider of cloud-based Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions, today announced the MaaS360® Patch Management from the Cloud Service. In today’s IT world, devices are mobile and the Internet has become the corporate network. The result is additional challenges for IT Managers to keep devices patched and protected. Fiberlink’s Patch Management from the Cloud Service enables IT to successfully manage and deploy security patches to all computers, including mobile computing devices connected to external wireless networks outside the enterprise. The service maintains vigilant control over patches to protect against data breaches without increasing help desk costs or compromising employee productivity.

IT managers know that all systems should have up-to-date security software and patches. In reality, inadequate patch management leaves many organizations vulnerable to infection via malware and other security breaches. Moreover, some enterprise IT policies only focus on operating system patches, overlooking popular software like Java or QuickTime. According to a survey by the Ponemon Institute, the cost of a data breach increased to $6.75 million in 2009. Another source, the Quant Patch Management Survey, found that 50% of enterprises do not have a formal patch management process, 54% do not measure compliance with patch management policies and 68% do not track patch time-to-deployment.

MaaS360’s Patch Management from the Cloud Service addresses the challenges and tedious nature of traditional patching software. It tracks and pushes patches for Microsoft operating systems and applications, as well as vulnerabilities from programs such as Java, Adobe Reader and QuickTime. Using deep analysis techniques, the MaaS360 Patch Management from the Cloud Service ensures that patches are properly applied and that all files are current. Reporting and analytics are accessible from the MaaS360 Management Center for fast, easy access to critical patch information.

"Prior to MaaS360 we had to use four different consoles to check the AV, firewall and patch compliance of our corporate and remote users,” said Bill Dawson, Technical Services Manager, Mizuno USA, Inc. “The MaaS360 portal brings all that data together so we can quickly assess our compliance level and zoom in on problem areas with the drill-down function. For the first time in my memory we don't have to jump through hoops to track our software. Thanks, Fiberlink."

“More than ever, patch management is a critical part of IT operations. Enterprises cannot just rely on Microsoft’s monthly patch updates for their entire patch maintenance strategy,” said John Nielsen, Product Manager at Fiberlink. “The MaaS360 Patch Management from the Cloud Service provides centralized deployment and reporting and covers not only Microsoft patches, but common applications from vendors such as Adobe, Sun and Apple. It ensures that patches have been successfully installed, preventing false positive results and maintaining tight security on all computers, both on and off the corporate LAN.”

Leveraging its robust, Internet-based infrastructure, the MaaS360 Patch Management from the Cloud Service:

• Deploys quickly and cost-effectively, since no infrastructure or large software implementation is needed.
• Extends IT’s reach to patch both on- and off-LAN devices, protecting the device and the data that reside on it. 
• Improves visibility and control over device patch status.
• Simplifies daily IT patching workflows – from discovery, packaging and testing through to deployment, tracking and reporting.
• Reduces cost of patch operations.

Availability
The MaaS360 Patch Management from the Cloud Service is currently available. For more information visit http://maas360.com/fiberlink/en-US/products/security/patchmangement.html, and a free trial of the service, visit http://www.trials.maas360.com/patch_management.php.

About Fiberlink
Fiberlink is the creator and developer of cloud-based Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions. The company’s MaaS360® mobility infrastructure and subscription services have revolutionized how enterprises and business users share and secure information over the Internet. Fiberlink's MaaS360® platform ensures reliable, secure and compliant mobile working for employees, while delivering unprecedented Mobility Intelligence™ to senior management and IT operations. The company is a recognized leader in helping both Global 2000 companies and smaller businesses cost-effectively support expanding mobile workforces and use mobile devices – from laptops to smartphones – to remain competitive in today's economy. Additional information about Fiberlink is available at http://www.maas360.com.

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