SINGAPORE, TOKYO - October 26, 2016 - Singtel and TIS Inc (TIS), a leading Japanese systems integration company, today announced a partnership to offer cyber security services in Japan to help businesses build cyber resilience and protect critical infrastructure.
Singtel's subsidiary Trustwave, one of the fastest-growing global managed security services providers, and TIS will collaborate to provide TIS Managed Security Services powered by Trustwave through a new Security Operation Centre (SOC) which Trustwave will establish in Tokyo. Trustwave's first SOC in Japan will enhance its ability to offer TIS' customers round-the-clock monitoring of their networks and rapid response to cyber attacks.
The centre will connect to Trustwave's global network of eight SOCs and will be backed by security experts located around the world, offering Japanese businesses local visibility combined with global threat awareness and protection.
Mr Bill Chang, Chief Executive Officer, Group Enterprise at Singtel said, "Our partnership with TIS strengthens our presence in the region as we work together to meet Japan's growing need for robust cyber security defences. Singtel has been active in providing ICT services in Japan and with Trustwave's managed security services, we are now able to provide a comprehensive suite of managed network, ICT and cyber security services for our Japanese clients and multinational corporations in Japan."
Mr Masayuki Inaba, Executive Vice President at TIS said, "Cyber threats are a critical business risk which many companies in Japan are not equipped to deal with. Through this strategic alliance, we have access to world-class cyber security solutions to help enhance their cyber security preparedness. Trustwave's Managed Security Services will augment our infocomm technology consultancy and systems integration capabilities to protect Japanese companies against cyber crime and potential loss of revenue. By securing their data and sensitive information, we can help companies to preserve their customers' and associates trust."
Mr Robert J. McCullen, Chief Executive Officer and President at Trustwave said, "Increasingly businesses are turning to managed security services to address advanced information security threats while alleviating the pressures created by resource constraints, skills shortages, compliance requirements and the rapid adoption of new technologies. TIS Managed Security Services will be a strong offering in the Japanese market, backed by the global capabilities and threat intelligence from Trustwave."
The launch of the TIS Managed Security Services in Japan is timely given that the cyber security market in the country is expected to grow from over US$4 billion in 2013 to more than $10 billion in 2019, according to Micro Market Monitor.
IDC Research Manager Cathy Huang, with IDC's Asia/Pacific Services and Cloud Research Group, said "Increasingly businesses, seeking to gain a better posture against attackers, are turning to managed security services providers to augment or outsource their cyber security needs. With Trustwave, TIS will bring much-needed cyber security to Japan and enhance organisations' security posture while enabling them to focus more on their business priorities and core competencies. Trustwave services and the threat intelligence from its global network of SOCs, combined with TIS's local expertise and brand presence, will be a powerful combination in the fight against cybercrime."
Singtel is Asia's leading communications and ICT solutions group, providing a portfolio of services from next-generation communication, technology services to infotainment to both consumers and businesses. For consumers, Singtel delivers a complete and integrated suite of services, including mobile, broadband and TV. For businesses, Singtel offers a complementary array of workforce mobility solutions, data hosting, cloud, network infrastructure, analytics and cyber-security capabilities. The Group has presence in Asia, Australia and Africa and reaches over 600 million mobile customers in 23 countries. Its infrastructure and technology services for businesses span 21 countries, with more than 370 direct points of presence in 325 cities.
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TIS from TIS INTEC Group has a diversity of service range of IT solutions such as SI, contracted development, data center, and cloud, etc. Meanwhile TIS has a global support system centrally in the area of China and ASEAN and has customers of over 3000 companies in various industries such as finance, manufacturing, distribution/service, public, telecom, and so on for contributing customers' business growth. For details please visit: www.tis.com.
In 1999 TIS started security business. Ever since then for about 20 years TIS has been offering consultation, diagnosis, and security commercial products based on technical capability and experience acquired from technical alliance with overseas vendors. Regarding counter measures to Cyber Security Attacks TIS has been providing variety of services such as supporting establishment of CSIRT and trainings to employees.
Trustwave helps businesses fight cybercrime, protect data and reduce security risk. With cloud and managed security services, integrated technologies and a team of security experts, ethical hackers and researchers, Trustwave enables businesses to transform the way they manage their information security and compliance programs. More than three million businesses are enrolled in the Trustwave TrustKeeper® cloud platform, through which Trustwave delivers automated, efficient and cost-effective threat, vulnerability and compliance management. Trustwave is headquartered in Chicago, with customers in 96 countries. For more information about Trustwave, visit www.trustwave.com.
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