The Bunker is chosen as PCI Compliant Data Centre partner by Mako Networks
9th March 2010
The Bunker, provider of Ultra* Secure Data Centre and Managed Services today announces it has been awarded a contract to provide PCI compliant secure Data Centre colocation to Mako Networks (http://www.makonetworks.com); provider of the world’s first compliant Network Management and Security Service.
Mako Networks service is specifically designed to suit SME’s, small offices and larger organisations. Their dedication to the original concept of making networking easy, and focus on the end user has helped Mako Networks ensure continued growth.
Mako Networks required colocation services housed within a secure PCI compliant Data Centre making The Bunker’s ultra secure MOD designed and built facility an ideal choice. As data security and service availability are key requirements to Mako Networks, The Bunker‟s dedication to providing fully redundant Data Centres and dedicated tierless support helped to ensure Mako Networks service will never be compromised.
Simon Neal, Chief Operating Officer at The Bunker commented “We’re excited to be working with Mako Networks, their requirement of an internationally recognised PCI compliant Data Centre highlights the value they place in security and underlines their dedication to customer satisfaction, competencies at the core of the Bunker‟s renowned security protocol”.
Bill Farmer, Chief Executive Officer at Mako Networks commented, “The Bunker was an easy choice for Mako. Knowing the standards required of a PCI compliant organisation and experiencing the service that The Bunker personnel provided has been most encouraging for a long-term relationship”.
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About The Bunker
The Bunker delivers Ultra Secure Managed Hosting, Outsourced IT and Data Centre solutions from within Europe’s most secure Data Centre.
Our Data Centres, which are outside the M25 yet within easy reach of London, are ex-military Nuclear Bunkers purpose built to house the UK’s air defence systems. We run 24/7/365 and our NOC monitors systems both nationally and internationally and is staffed around the clock by system and network engineers and security staff.
The Bunker team includes recognised experts in security and cryptography renowned for their work on Apache-SSL. The Bunker is ISO 27001 and PCI DSS accredited and follows ITILv3 best practice and Prince 2 management standards. We are a Microsoft Gold Partner. We use Open Source software where appropriate as we believe it can offer great benefits in security, stability and cost effectiveness. Through our in house networks team and via close working relationships with a number of selected network providers, we deliver a multi-homed, no single point of failure transit network between our sites and the Internet.
The Bunker works with over 150 clients, large and small. Our clients are Financial Services Organisations, Technology companies, local government and other regulated businesses that value a premium service built around security.
Our service is proactive, high quality, sometimes innovative, but always practical, responsive and secure. We never forget the enormous trust our clients vest in us. As an organisation we understand that our success relies upon our reputation and our reputation is earned by continuing to fulfil this trust and afford peace of mind.
The Bunker protocol™
All Bunker-based applications are protected by The Bunker Protocol™, our proprietary, Ultra* Secure process framework that includes:
- Military-grade hosting – our underground bunkers outside the M25 in Kent and our mirror facility in Newbury are both protected by integrated processes for physical, digital and human security.
- Hardened Source™ – our unique combination of open source and proprietary technologies built and integrated in-house from the source code up
- Tierless Support™ – no”‘first tier helpdesk”; just direct 24×7 access to qualified, hands-on support teams
For more information visit www.thebunker.net
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