Integralis AG / Research Update
30.05.2008
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Managed security services specialists extremely competitive value for
money and broad market coverage praised by Gartner
Ismaning, May 30, 2008 - 'Integralis offers its customers extraordinarily
good value for money and very broad market coverage in managed security
services (MSS) in Europe via security operation centres (SOCs) in Germany,
France and the UK.' These are some of the findings reported by Gartner in
its most recent study entitled 'Market Scope for Managed Security Services
in Europe, 2008'. Among other things, Gartner assessed the companies
economic data, local presence, range, marketing strategy and customer
service.
In addition to outstanding technical knowledge, the analysts were impressed
by the leading European security solution providers heavy capital spending
on research & development and tools for MSS. According to Gartner,
Integralis customers particularly praise the companys excellent project
management, clearly formulated service level agreements (SLAs) and
outstanding communications skills and flexibility.
'In the 2007 market study, Gartner had already given our managed security
services a favourable rating,' says Michael Sautter, managing director of
Integralis Services GmbH and responsible for Global Services. 'The fact
that Gartner has upgraded our rating from 'positive' to 'strong positive'
in 2008 is confirmation of the success of our work over the past 12 months
and our carefully considered and systematic efforts to expand in the market
for managed security services. The very favourable feedback from our
clients with respect to communications and flexibility in our joint
activities is particularly gratifying to us as it shows that we are headed
in the right direction with our approach of sitting down with clients to
develop flexible solutions matching their requirements.'
About Integralis
As a leading international IT security solutions provider, Integralis
offers its customers expert consulting and tailored services to protect
their critical business processes. The Integralis product portfolio is
based on leading-edge technologies and strategic partnerships oriented to
planning, implementing and operating overarching information security
architectures. Backed by market-leading skills and experience, the
Integralis consulting team supports customers IT security projects by
offering structured methodical and technical consulting and implementation
services.
Leading-edge quality in Managed Security Services
Integralis services provide 7/24 multilingual support for the day-to-day
operation of customers security systems around the world via four Security
Management Centers spread across the world. The range of services comprises
a telephone hotline, remote monitoring and administration as well as
on-site support.
Under the Integralis name, a global network of 18 branches in eight
countries serves a large number of blue-chip companies and public
authorities as well as many national and international businesses.
Integralis has over 500 employees around the world. Consolidated sales
stood at EUR 158.6 million in 2007.
Integralis AG is listed in the Deutsche Börse AG`s Prime Standard (ticker
AAGN, ISIN DE0005155030).
Contact:
Integralis AG
Peter Banholzer (IR)
Tel:+49 89 945 73 178
peter.banholzer@integralis.com
DGAP 30.05.2008
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Language: English
Issuer: Integralis AG
Robert-Bürkle-Str. 3
85737 Ismaning
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)89 94573-178
Fax: +49 (0)89 94573-180
E-mail: ir@integralis.com
Internet: www.integralis.com
ISIN: DE0005155030
WKN: 515503
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf
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