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Nukona Partners With Sayers to Tackle Mobile Security for Corporate Clients
Sayers' Security and Mobility Practice to leverage Nukona App Center to address the challenges of using iOS and Android devices in the enterprise
(November 29, 2011) Nukona and Sayers' Security and Mobility Practice are teaming to help businesses quickly and elegantly secure, deploy and manage applications and corporate data on both company-owned and personally-liable mobile devices.
The explosion of smart, consumer-oriented phones and tablets in the enterprise, through "BYOD" (Bring Your Own Device) and organizations building or commissioning the new generation of mobile corporate apps, has introduced a new set of unique challenges for corporate IT departments.
“Our clients need a scalable, robust and architecturally sound approach to supporting the new mobile-enabled enterprise,” said Doug Close, Vice President – Engineering, Sayers. “Nukona offers the only Mobile Application Management solution that can support not just native apps for iOS and Android, but also the new generation of HTML5 web apps.”
Nukona App Center provides an Enterprise App Store for app distribution and a Policy Management Engine that “wraps” both native and web apps with a management layer that allows IT to apply security policies without requiring any changes to the app. Policies can include user authentication, enforcing encryption and enabling restrictions that can prevent other common forms of data leakage, such as document sharing.
“The days when IT could just hand out Blackberrys and know that they had corporate data loss and compliance issues under control are long gone,” said Chris Perret, Nukona co-founder and CEO. “Enterprises need a comprehensive mobility strategy that puts security front and center and Sayers has the expertise and experience to deliver.”
“We are truly excited to partner with the team at Sayers,” Perret said. “Their services together with Nukona’s software give IT the opportunity to quickly go on offense and put in place a comprehensive, scalable and future-proofed mobility strategy.”
Sayers' Security and Mobility Practice to leverage Nukona App Center to address the challenges of using iOS and Android devices in the enterprise
(November 29, 2011) Nukona and Sayers' Security and Mobility Practice are teaming to help businesses quickly and elegantly secure, deploy and manage applications and corporate data on both company-owned and personally-liable mobile devices.
The explosion of smart, consumer-oriented phones and tablets in the enterprise, through "BYOD" (Bring Your Own Device) and organizations building or commissioning the new generation of mobile corporate apps, has introduced a new set of unique challenges for corporate IT departments.
“Our clients need a scalable, robust and architecturally sound approach to supporting the new mobile-enabled enterprise,” said Doug Close, Vice President – Engineering, Sayers. “Nukona offers the only Mobile Application Management solution that can support not just native apps for iOS and Android, but also the new generation of HTML5 web apps.”
Nukona App Center provides an Enterprise App Store for app distribution and a Policy Management Engine that “wraps” both native and web apps with a management layer that allows IT to apply security policies without requiring any changes to the app. Policies can include user authentication, enforcing encryption and enabling restrictions that can prevent other common forms of data leakage, such as document sharing.
“The days when IT could just hand out Blackberrys and know that they had corporate data loss and compliance issues under control are long gone,” said Chris Perret, Nukona co-founder and CEO. “Enterprises need a comprehensive mobility strategy that puts security front and center and Sayers has the expertise and experience to deliver.”
“We are truly excited to partner with the team at Sayers,” Perret said. “Their services together with Nukona’s software give IT the opportunity to quickly go on offense and put in place a comprehensive, scalable and future-proofed mobility strategy.”
Sayers Adds ZixCorp Email Encryption Services to Portfolio
VERNON HILLS, IL., and DALLAS —(November 1, 2011)— Zix Corporation (ZixCorp), (NASDAQ: ZIXI), the leader in email encryption services, established a new distribution partnership with Sayers. We enhanced our portfolio by adding ZixCorp Email Encryption Services after recognizing a growing demand for email encryption services among our existing and prospective customers. We selected ZixCorp based on its trusted reputation and its leadership position in the market.
“We value vendor partners that develop industry-leading technology and are committed to enhancing the customer experience,” said John Kasser, Sr. Vice President of Sayers. “ZixCorp’s solutions will be an asset to our customers."
We are a value added reseller (VAR) providing technology solutions for mid-to large-businesses. Sayers offers the full suite of ZixCorp Email Encryption Services, including ZixGateway® and ZixPort®, to all customers and prospects.
“The market demand for email encryption coupled with our advanced solutions and trusted reputation offers a unique opportunity for us and our channel partners,” said Rick Spurr, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZixCorp. “We are pleased that Sayers chose ZixCorp to meet increasing customer demands for effective, easy-to-use email encryption, and we look forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship.”
About Zix Corporation
Zix Corporation provides the only email encryption services designed with your most important relationships in mind. The most influential companies and government organizations use the proven ZixCorp® Email Encryption Services, including WellPoint, Humana, the SEC and more than 1,200 hospitals and 1,500 financial institutions. ZixCorp Email Encryption Services are powered by ZixDirectory®, the largest email encryption community in the world. The tens of millions of ZixDirectory members can feel secure knowing their most important relationships are protected. For more information, visit www.zixcorp.com.
VERNON HILLS, IL., and DALLAS —(November 1, 2011)— Zix Corporation (ZixCorp), (NASDAQ: ZIXI), the leader in email encryption services, established a new distribution partnership with Sayers. We enhanced our portfolio by adding ZixCorp Email Encryption Services after recognizing a growing demand for email encryption services among our existing and prospective customers. We selected ZixCorp based on its trusted reputation and its leadership position in the market.
“We value vendor partners that develop industry-leading technology and are committed to enhancing the customer experience,” said John Kasser, Sr. Vice President of Sayers. “ZixCorp’s solutions will be an asset to our customers."
We are a value added reseller (VAR) providing technology solutions for mid-to large-businesses. Sayers offers the full suite of ZixCorp Email Encryption Services, including ZixGateway® and ZixPort®, to all customers and prospects.
“The market demand for email encryption coupled with our advanced solutions and trusted reputation offers a unique opportunity for us and our channel partners,” said Rick Spurr, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZixCorp. “We are pleased that Sayers chose ZixCorp to meet increasing customer demands for effective, easy-to-use email encryption, and we look forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship.”
About Zix Corporation
Zix Corporation provides the only email encryption services designed with your most important relationships in mind. The most influential companies and government organizations use the proven ZixCorp® Email Encryption Services, including WellPoint, Humana, the SEC and more than 1,200 hospitals and 1,500 financial institutions. ZixCorp Email Encryption Services are powered by ZixDirectory®, the largest email encryption community in the world. The tens of millions of ZixDirectory members can feel secure knowing their most important relationships are protected. For more information, visit www.zixcorp.com.
Sayers joins John Deere supply base
(VERNON HILLS, IL) Gale Sayers, Chairman of Sayers, today announced a new IT outsourcing agreement with Moline-based Deere and Company. Sayers, headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, will provide John Deere units in North America with tailored IT lifecycle management services using its proprietary 5-stage methodology: Asset Discovery, Procurement, Configuration, Deployment and Disposal.
"Many of the top companies today are looking to focus their internal IT resources on the most strategic initiatives, and to partner with providers who meet their quality, performance and flexibility requirements on other important but slightly less strategic projects. Our tech refresh services are one of our core competencies, a competency honed by working with the nation's largest hospital network on a system-wide refresh project that now exceeds 50,000 assets," said Sayers.
Al Bibergall, Senior Vice President at Sayers, who heads the project, said, "The tech refresh challenge is significant. Companies like Deere want to optimize IT assets across the enterprise. That includes even the most basic assets like desktops, laptops and peripherals. These companies want to increase computing power. They want to save money. And they want to do it without disrupting their workflows and without diluting their own resources. Our integrated, single source approach is differentiating in the eyes of many of our customers. On the other hand, we have other customers who want us to unbundle our services. The optimal solution can vary by customer, and by project. We think you need to demonstrate flexibility, as well as capability, to respond effectively to the time-pressured demands of customers today."
(VERNON HILLS, IL) Gale Sayers, Chairman of Sayers, today announced a new IT outsourcing agreement with Moline-based Deere and Company. Sayers, headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, will provide John Deere units in North America with tailored IT lifecycle management services using its proprietary 5-stage methodology: Asset Discovery, Procurement, Configuration, Deployment and Disposal.
"Many of the top companies today are looking to focus their internal IT resources on the most strategic initiatives, and to partner with providers who meet their quality, performance and flexibility requirements on other important but slightly less strategic projects. Our tech refresh services are one of our core competencies, a competency honed by working with the nation's largest hospital network on a system-wide refresh project that now exceeds 50,000 assets," said Sayers.
Al Bibergall, Senior Vice President at Sayers, who heads the project, said, "The tech refresh challenge is significant. Companies like Deere want to optimize IT assets across the enterprise. That includes even the most basic assets like desktops, laptops and peripherals. These companies want to increase computing power. They want to save money. And they want to do it without disrupting their workflows and without diluting their own resources. Our integrated, single source approach is differentiating in the eyes of many of our customers. On the other hand, we have other customers who want us to unbundle our services. The optimal solution can vary by customer, and by project. We think you need to demonstrate flexibility, as well as capability, to respond effectively to the time-pressured demands of customers today."
Gale Sayers Center
The Gale Sayers Center opened in the fall of 2009 and provides, at no cost, an accelerated after-school learning environment for children and teenagers ages 8-18. From computer classrooms, to a mentoring and motivation program, to a Jr. Toastmasters program, each child wil have the opportunity to better themselves at a very early age. The Gale Sayers Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. [ Visit the Website ]
The Gale Sayers Center opened in the fall of 2009 and provides, at no cost, an accelerated after-school learning environment for children and teenagers ages 8-18. From computer classrooms, to a mentoring and motivation program, to a Jr. Toastmasters program, each child wil have the opportunity to better themselves at a very early age. The Gale Sayers Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. [ Visit the Website ]
Sayers: My Life and Times
Four decades ago, Gale Sayers allowed his remarkable running ability on the football field to speak for him. Today, Sayers has a powerful and poignant message to pass along not only to athletes but to everyone, and it's a message straight from his heart. Sayers, who grew up in modest surroundings in Omaha, Neb., is the son of a car polisher and mechanic. After fielding 75 college scholarship offers, he selected Kansas, where he became an All-American halfback before being selected in the first round of the 1965 draft by the Bears. Later, he became the youngest man ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, at age 34. Since leaving pro football, his enduring message to young athletes is to respect the game, give back to the community and prepare for the future. Those are words he has lived by his entire life, and they make Sayers: My Life and Times one of the most compelling sports memoirs to come along in recent years.
Courtesy Barnes & Noble [ Buy the Book ]
Four decades ago, Gale Sayers allowed his remarkable running ability on the football field to speak for him. Today, Sayers has a powerful and poignant message to pass along not only to athletes but to everyone, and it's a message straight from his heart. Sayers, who grew up in modest surroundings in Omaha, Neb., is the son of a car polisher and mechanic. After fielding 75 college scholarship offers, he selected Kansas, where he became an All-American halfback before being selected in the first round of the 1965 draft by the Bears. Later, he became the youngest man ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, at age 34. Since leaving pro football, his enduring message to young athletes is to respect the game, give back to the community and prepare for the future. Those are words he has lived by his entire life, and they make Sayers: My Life and Times one of the most compelling sports memoirs to come along in recent years.
Courtesy Barnes & Noble [ Buy the Book ]