Fortify Acquires WAMS, An end-to-end Network Services Provider
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Apr. 8 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Fortify Infrastructure Services, a leading provider of IT services,
announced its acquisition of California-based Wide Area Management Services,
an end-to-end Network Service provider. In acquiring WAMS, Fortify gains
capabilities and expertise that will strengthen its fast-growing IT
Infrastructure Services practice.
Founded in 1995 by former NetSolve/Cisco executives, WAMS is a
privately-held company with two state-of-the-art US-based Network Operations
Centers (NOC) and a world-class proprietary network management software
platform that can be leveraged across its entire customer base. WAMS also
brings an installed base of over 200 direct & indirect customers, partners
and high-end consulting capabilities in areas such as network architecture,
planning, design and security solutions. In addition, Fortify gains a highly
experienced management team, led by industry veterans Tom Shaw, CEO of WAMS
and Gary Rose, CTO of WAMS.
This relationship offers customers of both companies with a single,
secure, seamless, global delivery platform, managed with common software and
processes worldwide.
"This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to continue build on the
success of Fortify's fast-growing IT Infrastructure Services practice by
expanding the depth of services we can provide to our customers," said
Madhuri Kakarla, Chief Operating Officer of the Networking Practice at
Fortify. "Our proven industry track record in managed and professional
services, coupled with Fortify's leading offshore delivery capability and
India-based Network Operations Centre, will provide clients with flexibility
and a range of options for delivering high value, secure, end-to-end
infrastructure management services," said Tom Shaw, CEO of WAMS.
WAMS offers a full range of network infrastructure management services
from network assessments and design to 24x7x365 managed services. WAMS
expertise spans a wide spectrum of clients' network infrastructure, including
WAN, LAN, VPN, Network Security, IP Telephony, and Wireless networks. These
services are powered by WAMS enterprise-class, "MOATIS" Network Management
Platform deployed at its Santa Clara-based Network Operations Center (NOC).
About Fortify
Fortify is a leading provider of IT services. Focused on delivering
strategic information technology solutions that address the complex business
needs of its clients, Fortify uses its own on-site/offshore outsourcing model
to provide infrastructure services; application services, and business
process outsourcing. Find additional information about Fortify at
About WAMS
WAMS is a leading network services organization that provides a suite of
managed and professional services that enhance and complement existing or
planned network environments with the promise of delivering Uptime. Find
SOURCE Fortify Infrastructure Services
CONTACT: Madhuri Kakarla of Fortify Infrastructure Services,
+1-408-373-3871
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