MAC Source and IBM combine strengths to deliver powerful enterprise-wide security strategies

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Feb. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Consistent reports of network breaches and data losses are just a couple of reasons security remains a priority for corporations and government agencies across the country. The growing digital data explosion and increased cloud computing make controlling access points, securing information, and ensuring compliance a constant battle.

To arm customers with the strongest security defense possible, MAC Source, a complete IT and communications solution provider, has added IBM Security to their partner roster. “The addition of the IBM Security portfolio helps round out our Security practice offerings at MAC Source,” states Tom Donahue, VP Sales, MAC Source Communications. “Teaming with IBM and Avnet Services provide us with two proven veterans within the Security industry.”

IBM Security Framework applies security intelligence and analytics along with external threat intelligence to detect, analyze and remediate threats that point products will always miss. With this added expertise, MAC Source is well suited to help customers develop an enterprise-wide security strategy along with the products and services to make that strategy a reality.

“The new expertise and wide array of offerings allows MAC Source to provide our customers with the security solutions that meet their needs.” Donahue adds, “We have already received multiple sales and technical certifications on the new solutions and look forward to introducing our new offerings to our existing customer base along with new potential customers.”

Together, MAC Source and IBM provide the expertise, skills, services and technology to help organizations reduce the cost and complexity of securing IT infrastructures. MAC Source’s full-service approach starts with planning and design and continues through implementation, testing, monitoring and management of multi-vendor environments. Customers gain the power and reliability of IBM Security and the feel of working with a local company from MAC Source.

About MAC Source Communications: MAC Source designs, implements and manages IT solutions to keep customers connected. We utilize voice, data and video technologies as well as unified communications, network security, and contact center. MAC Source is part of Meridian Group International, an organization with a foundation in lease financing, technology, and customer satisfaction. www.macsourceinc.com

About Meridian Group International: By building upon the strengths of each company, Meridian Group guides customers along the path to peak business performance. We leverage a wide portfolio of IT offerings and a world-class team of experts to help businesses optimize the strategic value of their IT investments. Since 1979, Meridian Group has experienced continuous profitability and growth through our locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Singapore. Our companies include: Meridian Leasing, Meridian IT Limited, MAC Source, Meridian IT, Concat, Meridian IT Australia, and Meridian IT Singapore. Discover more at: www.onlineMeridian.com