Released on: September 9, 2008, 4:48 am

Press Release Author: The Bunker

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: The Bunker, provider of Ultra Secure data centres and managed
services, today announces what it describes as an ultra secure SaaS delivery model
to alleviate organisations’ fears over the purchase of business critical software in
the form of a hosted solution.

Press Release Body: The Bunker, provider of Ultra Secure data centres and managed
services, today announces what it describes as an ultra secure SaaS delivery model
to alleviate organisations’ fears over the purchase of business critical software in
the form of a hosted solution.
Software as a Service, is a fast growing area within the IT sector and forecasts
reveal an expected CAGR of 23% over the next 5 years; however, there are a number of
inhibitors to this growth and one particular concern surrounds security.
The Bunker’s Ultra Secure SaaS delivery model uses a process framework which
combines BSI best practice for secure data management and compliant environments and
multiple system architectures designed to deliver varying levels of security and
auditability.
Paul Lightfoot, Director of Managed Services at The Bunker comments “At the SIIA’s
recent Software Industry Information Association Conference it was clear companies
are still harbouring concerns regarding the SaaS delivery model – storing business
critical data on unknown servers in unknown locations with unknown third parties is
very unsettling and organisations are increasingly asking ‘where is my data’”. Paul
adds “The Bunker offers secure, compliant hosting for SaaS – with Bunker SaaS
solutions SaaS providers are able to instil confidence in their clients that their
data is secure so security becomes less of an inhibiting factor”
Brett Perfrement, Technical Services Director at The Bunker comments “The Bunker’s
focus and expertise in security and compliance allow us to offer SaaS solutions that
overcome traditional barriers to the adoption of the SaaS delivery model. The Bunker
can deliver infrastructure platforms for SaaS providers which serve both cost
benefits and performance but without compromising security, transparency or privacy
– in short with The Bunker as the third party hosting provider you’ll know where
your data is and you can audit all of the security aspects surrounding it”.
If you are interested to learn more about the inhibiting factors surrounding saas
industry growth and about SaaS security than visit www.thebunker.net/SaaS and
download The Bunker’s FREE ‘software as a service: just how secure is your
information’ whitepaper.
About The Bunker
The Bunker delivers secure managed hosting and data centre solutions from within
Europe’s most secure data centre.
Our Data Centres, which are outside the M25 yet within easy reach of London, are
ex-military Nuclear Bunkers purpose built to house the UK\'s air defence systems. We
run 24/7/365 and our NOC monitors systems both nationally and internationally and is
staffed around the clock by system and network engineers and security staff.
Our technical leaders are recognised experts in security and cryptography, renowned
for their work on Apache-SSL. The Bunker is ISO 27001 accredited and we are a
Microsoft Gold Partner. We use Open Source software where appropriate as we believe
it can offer great benefits in security, stability and cost effectiveness. Through
our in house networks team and via close working relationships with a number of
selected network providers, we deliver a multi-homed, no single point of failure
transit network between our sites and the Internet.
The Bunker works with over 130 clients, large and small. Our clients are Financial
Services Organisations, Technology companies, local government and other regulated
businesses that value a premium service built around security.
Our service is proactive, high quality, sometimes innovative, but always practical,
responsive and secure. We never forget the enormous trust our clients vest in us. As
an organisation we understand that our success relies upon our reputation and our
reputation is earned by continuing to fulfil this trust and afford peace of mind.

The Bunker Protocol™
All Bunker-based applications are protected by The Bunker Protocol™, our
proprietary, Ultra* Secure process framework that includes:

*Military-Grade Data Centres – in our underground bunker outside the M25 in Kent and
our mirror facility in Newbury, both protected by integrated processes for physical,
digital and human security
*Hardened Source™ – Our unique combination of open source and proprietary
technologies built and integrated in-house from the source code up
*Tierless Support™ – no ‘first tier helpdesk’; tierless support – direct 24/7 access
to qualified hands-on support teams

Web Site: http://www.thebunker.net

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