Arcot and Sumisho Computer Systems Forge Strategic Partnership to Deliver Cloud Security Solutions in Japan
Sunnyvale, CA – April 6, 2010 — Arcot Systems, Inc., a global leader in delivering cloud-based authentication and fraud- and risk-management solutions, and Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation (SCS), one of Japan's largest providers of IT solutions and services, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver Arcot A-OK On Demand solutions to the Japanese market. The agreement, which marks Arcot’s entry into the fast-growing Japanese market, includes commitments by both companies to deliver sales, marketing, support, training and services to enterprise customers across Japan.
"Japan is the second-largest IT market in the world and our strategic partnership with SCS demonstrates our commitment to deliver cloud-based security solutions to Japanese enterprises," said Arcot CEO Ram Varadarajan. "We're pleased to partner with SCS, leaders in their market in designing and delivering on-demand authentication and fraud- and risk-management solutions. We believe that partnering with one of the premier IT solutions providers in the country will accelerate new business in Japan for Arcot and SCS."
Arcot has been offering cloud-authentication services since 2000. Since then, Arcot has helped more than 13,000 organizations globally in support of their strong-authentication and risk-management requirements in the areas of consumer access, employee access and e-commerce. Today, Arcot’s cloud-computing services support more than 50 million users worldwide; however, the total number of users reaches nearly 110 million when Arcot’s cloud-based and on-premises authentication solutions are combined. Hosted in multiple SAS 70-certified, PCI DSS-compliant data centers, Arcot A-OK (http://www.arcot.com/saas/a-ok/enterprise.html) services are highly scalable, configurable and multi-tenant efficient. Arcot cloud services eliminate the cost and time involved in installing hardware and software onsite at enterprise locations. Arcot A-OK delivers out-of-the-box authentication solutions for leading SAAS applications such as Google Apps and Salesforce.com.
As part of the partnership with Arcot, SCS will leverage its expertise in delivering a wide range of IT services, SAAS products and solutions to the Japanese market. Founded in 1969, SCS is a leading IT services provider with 2009 revenues of more than 134 billion Yen ($143.8 million). SCS provides enterprise solutions, engineering solutions, outsourcing services, systems-platform solutions and network-exchange-attached data center solutions for on-demand computing, and global business network solutions.
"Enterprise customers in Japan are looking for ways to leverage the power and potential of cloud-security solutions for assuring strong security, reducing operating costs and improving time-to-market. We are excited to partner with Arcot, an established leader in cloud security, to deliver strategic value to leading Japanese organizations” said Akira Tsuyuguchi, COO of SCS. Arcot and SCS have been working together for several months to deliver an integrated solution targeted at the Japanese marketplace. Their efforts have resulted in the creation of a customer demonstration center in Tokyo and the training of SCS support staff throughout Japan. Arcot and SCS are already engaged in Japan with several major customers in a variety of industries.
About Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation (SCS)
Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation (SCS), founded in 1969, offers a wide range of system integration services to companies not only in Japan but worldwide. SCS aims to be in the first tier in the IT services industry, focusing on three strategic business domains: the industry-specific application business, which utilizes expert knowledge in each industry to customize system architecture to client needs; the ERP solutions business, which includes proprietary packaged software; and the platform solution business, which concentrates on IT architecture services for the creation of IT systems. SCS will provide your company with a service of trust and quality. For more information, visit www.scs.co.jp/english/
About Arcot
Arcot is the Cloud Authentication Leader. Our solutions make Web transactions and online access safe for millions of consumer, enterprise and e-Commerce users. Organizations can transparently protect their users from fraud without requiring expensive hardware. Arcot fraud prevention, strong authentication and e-Document security solutions can be deployed with SaaS, internal or mobile applications delivering the right balance of cost, convenience and strength. For more information, visit www.arcot.com.
Contacts
Carol Alexander Arcot Systems, Inc. +1-408-969-6174 or +1-650-576-8740
Alyssa Filipps Arcot Systems, Inc. +1-408-969-6173
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