-- CIDRS (Camera Intrusion Detection and Reporting System), which
monitors the physical perimeter of Logan International Airport and the Port
of Boston for intruders
-- The Ship Height Monitoring System, which monitors ships in the harbor
to ensure that they won't interfere with the flight path of aircraft taking
off or landing at the airport
-- A new noise and operations monitoring system, which leverages passive
radar and noise monitors to track noise in communities surrounding Logan.
Domenico is confident that the Enterasys infrastructure will also support
new applications, such as an enhanced on-airfield vehicle tracking system
that is under development.
Massport takes a layered approach to infrastructure security with networks
that include Enterasys Matrix™ N-Series flow switches at the core and
Martix E-Series switches at the edge, as well as RoamAbout® wireless
switches and access points for secure mobility. The NetSight® Management
Suite provides visibility and control, and the Dragon® intrusion
detection/prevention system enhances the organization's security posture.
"One of the biggest frustrations for most companies today is that anyone
can deploy a multitude of security programs and systems, but most are
difficult to implement and cumbersome to manage," Domenico said.
"Enterasys provides a comprehensive, integrated solution that delivers the
security and performance we require, yet is very easy to deploy and manage.
This allows my team to be highly efficient and gives us the time we need to
focus on other critical tasks."
Massport manages its large infrastructure with a team of five network
professionals thanks to the centralized visibility and control delivered by
the NetSight Management Suite, which monitors both the access control
network and the corporate data network from a single location. "NetSight
allows us to monitor security incidents and ensure network availability,
simultaneously," Domenico said. "With NetSight, we can manage our entire
network efficiently, enforce policies automatically, and troubleshoot
issues without having to physically visit each device."
The level of service Massport receives from Enterasys has also been
outstanding. "The team at Enterasys understands technology, but most
importantly, they understand how their technology works in our environment,
which means we receive superior service," Domenico says. "Even with a
deployment of our size, to other vendors we're just a number. With
Enterasys, we're a valued customer and partner. Enterasys consistently
comes through for us."
In the near future, Massport will deploy Matrix X secure core routers to
increase capacity in its office automation network. During this upgrade,
existing high-availability Enterasys routers will be redeployed to other
sites, increasing their return on investment. Massport also plans to take
advantage of additional Dragon capabilities with the Dragon Security
Command Console, and will deploy Enterasys Network Access Control to
assess, authenticate and authorize any user or device that attempts to
connect to the network.
"Enterasys has consistently offered the most cost-effective solutions, both
in terms of up-front capital costs and ongoing operating costs. In the
transportation industry, all rates and charges are passed on to tenants, so
we're highly conscious of our obligation to be efficient and effective in
the way we operate our business," Domenico said. "Enterasys delivers the
best long-term solution: not only is the technology innovative and proven
with unmatched security, manageability, and performance -- but the lower
amount of required time and money ensures we realize a rapid return on
investment overall."
About Enterasys Networks
Enterasys Networks -- the Secure Networks Company -- is owned by a private
investor group led by The Gores Group, LLC and Tennenbaum Capital Partners,
LLC. Enterasys' unique Secure Networks solutions secure any network to
ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and performance of IT
services and the business users that rely on them. Thousands of leading
companies, government agencies and educational institutions in more than 70
countries rely on Secure Networks solutions to maintain business continuity
and protect vital information. The company's culture is centered on the
principle "There is nothing more important than our customers." Delivering
on that commitment, Secure Networks provides granular, policy-based command
and control of individual user, application, device, port and flow
performance, and security. Enterasys' architectural approach to network
security offers a long technology lifecycle and significant operational and
business benefits, while reducing total cost of ownership. Information
about Enterasys' award-winning policy-enabled switches, routers, wireless
products, security software, and services is available at
www.enterasys.com.
About The Gores Group
Founded in 1987, The Gores Group is a private equity firm focused on
acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can
benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base.
The firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence
capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a
traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group has become a leading
investor, primarily in the technology and telecommunications sectors,
having demonstrated over time a reliable track record of creating
substantial value in its portfolio companies alongside management.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, The Gores Group maintains offices
in Boulder, Colorado and London. For more information, please visit
www.gores.com.
About Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC
Tennenbaum Capital Partners is a Santa Monica, California-based private
investment firm managing over $3.8 billion in assets through private funds.
The firm's investment strategy is grounded in a long-term, value approach,
and it assists -- both financially and operationally -- transitional
middle-market companies in such industries as technology, healthcare,
energy, aerospace, business services, retail and general manufacturing.
Tennenbaum's core strengths include its in-depth knowledge of equity and
debt-financing vehicles in the public and private markets, as well as a
thorough understanding of special situations. For more information, please
visit www.tennenbaumcapital.com.
Contact Information: Contact: Trent Waterhouse Enterasys Networks +1 978 684 1506 trent@enterasys.com Jackie Abramian BridgeView Marketing +1 617 584 2580 jackie@bridgeviewmarketing.com