UpTime Granted State Contract for Tech Security
UpTime Ltd., a leading provider of technology and management solutions, has been awarded an Oklahoma state contract to provide information security products and services to state and local government agencies, the company announced. The non-mandatory competitive contract was awarded through the State of Oklahoma’s Central Purchasing Division. It makes UpTime the primary state supplier of information security products and services from NetScreen Technologies, a global leader in security technologies such as firewalls, virtual private networks, and intrusion detection and prevention systems. “We are thrilled to become a technology partner with the state of Oklahoma,” said UpTime president Merrill Likes. “The breadth of NetScreen’s solution set, combined with UpTime’s expertise in the implementation and management of those solutions, will help the state safeguard the integrity of its computing infrastructure.” The Office of Homeland Security has made data protection among state and local governments a high priority. In an information-based economy, steps must be taken to protect a digital infrastructure from cyberterrorism — the sabotage of electronic networks and data. “Information security is important for all organizations, but it is especially tricky for government agencies,” said Likes. “The must meet the requirements of an open government to provide access to records and information, but at the same time ensure the privacy of citizens by preventing any unauthorized access. We’re confident that UpTime can help the state of Oklahoma achieve that balance.” About UpTime UpTime has been a systems integrator and value-added reseller (VAR) for more than 20 years. UpTime provides a broad range of data networking, data storage, data security and data management solutions, and features partnerships with some of the world’s most respected vendors, including Network Appliance, Overland Storage, Extreme Networks and NetScreen. A fully certified technical staff provides system installation and support services.

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