Released on: October 7, 2008, 3:10 am

Press Release Author: The Bunker

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: The Bunker, provider of Ultra Secure data centres and managed
services are pleased to announce the availability of our Whitepaper, Software as a
Service (SaaS): Security as an Afterthought?

Press Release Body: The Bunker, provider of Ultra Secure data centres and managed
services are pleased to announce the availability of our Whitepaper, Software as a
Service (SaaS): Security as an Afterthought? Designed to give an overview of the
security concerns faced by SaaS providers the whitepaper presents essential
information to those involved in choosing a SaaS provider.
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 Whitepaper focuses on the often overlooked security implications
surrounding SaaS such as shared hosting and the risk of potential data breaches.
Learn about factors you should consider when choosing a SaaS provider.
Where is my data & who is looking after it? are just two questions you should
consider when choosing a SaaS provider and are addressed along with many others in
this whitepaper.
To download the whitepaper visit http://www.thebunker.net/SaaS

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/SaaS

Contact Details: The Bunker
Ash Radar Station
Marshborough Road
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 0PL

+44(0) 1304 814800
press@thebunker.net