Integralis rated ‘Strong Positive’ in the Leading Analyst Firm’s MarketScope for Managed Security Services in Europe Report
November 2011 by Marc Jacob
Integralis, a global provider of IT Security and Information Risk Management solutions, today announced that it has been rated ‘Strong Positive’, the highest possible rating given, in the Gartner MarketScope for Managed Security Services (MSSs) in Europe report.
For emerging or mature markets, Gartner’s MarketScopes are the best tool to help clients understand how the status of the market aligns with their own state of maturity and future plans. Gartner included 17 MSS providers, with Integralis being rated ‘Strong Positive’ based on the following evaluation criteria: Overall Viability, Geographic Strategy, Product/ Service, Marketing Strategy, Customer Experience, Innovation, Market Responsiveness and Track Record.
Simon Church, Chief Operating Officer, Integralis, said, “As the world’s leading pure-play provider of advanced IT Security and Information Risk Management solutions, we are delighted to see independent third-party acknowledgement of our commitment to the industry. With the backing of NTT Communications, Integralis further deepens our global position as a trusted managed security services provider, as well as investing in the expansion of our local presence.’
According to Gartner, a vendor who is rated ‘Strong Positive’ is viewed as a provider of strategic products, services or solutions and can be considered a strong choice by potential customers, for strategic investments.
Matt Harris, Head of IT, Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix said, “The latest report from Gartner is a clear indication to us, that our decision to partner with Integralis to deliver managed security services for Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix is the right one. As our security requirements change and grow, we are reassured by the fact that Integralis continually invests into the expansion and development of its services to help secure our organisation and achieve real business value.”
Katsumi Nakata, Senior Vice President, Global Business, NTT Communications said, “We have invested heavily into the growth and expansion of Integralis worldwide, building on the company’s skill and expertise to provide pure-play information security services for NTT Communications. We will continue to create positive demand in the market, by building on Integralis’ trusted brand and client relationships.”
To download the Gartner, Inc. MarketScope for Managed Security Services (MSSs) in Europe report, visit www.Gartner.com and click on ‘research’ section of the website.
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