TT Network Integration ASIA Pte Ltd (TTNI) and Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704) have decided to offer a joint security monitoring service called TTNI End Client Service (TECS) to Japanese multinational companies operating in Asia.

The service, which will be effective beginning 1 February 2008 has a sales target of SGD 735,000 (approximately 50 million Japanese Yen) for the first year.

As Japanese businesses are actively building factories in Asia, the effective utilisation of computer networks is indispensable and data system administrators are faced with the need to be flexible and prompt with incidents occurring at these facilities.

“Most Japanese businesses today, however, are facing the challenges of securing IT administrators who are specialised in security and are able to communicate security policies from the headquarters in Japan to their offices in Asia. Enforcement of security policies can be difficult when employees from Japan and local offices need to communicate instantly,” said Tsuyoshi Yamada, Managing Director of TTNI Asia Pte Ltd.

In addition, with the trend towards increasing compliance within Japan, the demand for security levels at overseas facilities, that are equal to those at headquarters in Japan, will increase.

“Thus, the collaboration between TTNI, a company that has a proven track record in infrastructure development and operation in Asia through its Toyota Group network and Trend Micro, a vendor specialising in security, is certainly timely,” added Yamada.

By outsourcing client computer security measures, the load on administrators relating to security is lightened, enabling them to confidently concentrate on their real work.

Akihiko Omikawa, Executive Vice President of Trend Micro said, “We are delighted that TTNI has chosen Trend Micro’s solutions and services to enhance the security level of Japanese businesses here and in other parts of Asia. We believe TTNI’s foresight in utilising a 24/7 monitoring service will ensure that crucial information distributed in the Asian region is well protected. We look forward to a rewarding partnership with TTNI.”

The joint security monitoring service involves the use of Trend Micro’s client server security products (OfficeScan), at the client’s facility and managed remotely from the TTNI Data Centre 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service is based on Trend Micro’s partner-oriented total consulting service (Trend Micro Expert Service) and is sold and operated by TTNI.

Other services offered include measuring against unauthorized programmes, emergency security incident support and monitoring reports.

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