Bangkok--Dec 8--Core & Peak
Metro Systems had been appointed as Platinum Partner for patch management software, indicating its positioning to become leader for Patch Management Solution with PatchLink
Metro Systems Corporation (Public) Co., Ltd. had been appointed as Platinum Partner in Global Solution Provider Program of PatchLink Corporation, a leading provider of patch management software worldwide, in cooperation with Bay Computing Co. Ltd. to synergize the technological advantage forming total network for sale-channels, supports, and customized solution provisioning.
Darren Koh Eng Hong, Vice President, Solutions Integration Group, Metro Systems Corporation Plc. indicated openly, “Metro Systems had been proposing PatchLink’s patch solutions for more than 2 years and had installed such solution at leading Thai corporations, including ourselves.”
“Technically, it had been accepted that every computer should be patch-managed just like all of them had to install anti-virus. Simple patch management relying on tools within the operating system is no difference from the use of anti-virus software that are freely downloaded or for stand-alone. However, this is not appropriate for organizations with higher risks and with variety of operating systems, as well as various applications within each individual computer. In the meantime, new patches are published all the time, hence the former system which are popular for software distribution failed.
Now a day, the awareness to ensure the security of information system is increasing. Also, supporting teams had gained more expertise and the solution is well-proven. Our policy, now, is to expand our business wider, from how we formerly only focus on organizations with cutting edged IT system.”
Mr. Darren added, “Metro Systems had introduced PatchLink’s patch management system to manage patches in all individual computers within Metro Systems itself. In addition to benefits in terms of patching, PatchLink also informed the management regarding the resources in our organization, so that we know about the number and different types of hardware, software, and services within each machine which are reported and summarized as a whole.”
Neal Gemassmer, Vice President, PatchLink North Asia, said “PatchLink had designed a program that stress sales channel in order to increase the potential to become the leader in their industry and ensure the security of their technology for the clients. PatchLink shall also stress the provisioning of tools and marketing resources to increase the revenue and profit of clients.”
Mr. Gemassmer added “Sales channel program will benefit clients that are large organizations, in order to be informed of company names who are solution providers for PatchLink and which had been certified, in terms of design, installation, and service support for PatchLink’s software.”
Global Solution Provider Program of PatchLink consists of 3 levels of partners: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level shall gain different level of supports and benefits. Partners shall receive regular updates on latest new-product info, marketing programs, trainings, and insider’s info on competitors. In addition, partners can register on-line their potential clients with PatchLink.
Supachai Buristrakul, Managing Director, Bay Computing Co., Ltd., who had been distributing PatchLink in Thailand since the year 2003, said “Bay Computing is enthusiastic in working with Metro Systems to introduce patch management solutions to clients of different organizations and congratulates Metro Systems on their appointment of Platinum Partner by PatchLink. This will ensure that Metro Systems will be privileged in terms of supports and new technologies from PatchLink, including the introductions of advance solutions, i.e. PatchLink Sim, PatchLink Quarantine, PatchLink ERS, PatchLink Developer Kit, and PatchLink Professional Service.”
“In an organization, patch management is complex and resource-intensive. Most organizations tend to encounter problems in updating patches incompletely, untimely, and incorrectly. In many instances, patches that had been installed were erased or replaced; this led to computers not being protected, but system administrator is not informed due to lack of tools in monitoring the completeness of installed patches. Besides, users’ update-tools from operating system providers do no comprehensively cover applications and operating systems of other providers and, most importantly, the lack of compatibility testing among applications from different vendors and the lack of reporting system regarding the installation and latest status at any point in time as a whole for the organization or individual machine.”
“PatchLink is considered the real pioneer of patch management software for organizations and, hence, has databases for patches that trace back to the time of Window 95 and that cover most operating systems, i.e. Unix, Linux, or Mac OS. In the future, it shall cover network equipment, pocket PC, and mobile phones. Since its establishment, PatchLink had been the leader for patch management and, currently, had developed over 6 versions and working on integrating with other security management systems, including vulnerability management or end-point management, as well as regulatory compliance in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, or GLBA audits.”
“Bay Computing believes that this cooperation shall bring about many benefits to users and clients with quality software, good services, and technical supports by experienced experts. Bay Computing shall provide Metro Systems with the systems and supports, in order to ensure the confidence that the utilization and application of the system within the organization shall bring about cost-efficiency and effectiveness to the utmost, as Metro Systems is prepared to be the demo-site and become the proof-of-concept for clients to be able to evaluate and test before making decision.”
About Bay Computing Co. Ltd.
Bay Computing Co. Ltd. was established in 1996 as provider of Information Technology solutions by introductions of world-leading and specialized products/services from, for instance, PatchLink, Remote Administrator and MailFrontier. Our business is to become a Value-Added Distributor by introducing specialized solutions to clients, reseller, partners, as well as providing technical supports for clients and end-user, in order to ensure that users gain maximum benefits from the utilizations of our solutions and seamlessly with their existing systems.
Bay Computing selects products that stand-out with leading quality, certified by being recognized internationally, and with clear development roadmaps for introduction to our clients and users. Bay Computing works very closely with the product vendors to gain knowledge, expertise and experience vis-?-vis the product developments.
Bay Computing stresses the expansion into Information Security solutions and its customer-base to cover various user-groups, i.e. government agencies, telecommunication service providers, financial and banking services, medical services, transportation services, and educational institutions.
Interested partners and users, if would like to be further informed, please visit: http://www.baycoms.com
or contact:
Khun Thanyalak Pungchaimonkol, Business and Partner Development Manager
and Khun Nichatorn Trongwattanavutthilert, Sales Manager at Bay Computing Co., Ltd. Tel. 02-962 2223
Any additional inquiries, please contact:
Khun Nida Tangwongsiri
Bay Computing Co., Ltd.
Tel. 02-962 2223
Fax: 02-962 2445
e-mail: [email protected]
Bussakorn Sonthikorn
Core & Peak Co.,Ltd.
Tel : 0-2439-4600 ext. 8202
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