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Vontu wins IDG's InfoWorld 2007 Technology of the Year Award for Best Data Leak Prevention
Vontu recognized as industry's top data loss prevention solution for second year in a row
SAN FRANCISCO — JANUARY 5, 2007 — Vontu, Inc., the leader in Data Loss Prevention solutions, today announced that it has won the 2007 Technology of the Year Award for Best Data Leak Prevention technology from IDG's InfoWorld, a leading integrated media brand for strategic technology decision-makers. This award marks the second consecutive year that Vontu's data loss prevention technology has been designated as the leading solution on the market by InfoWorld product reviewers. In 2006, the company received similar praise for offering the industry's Best Insider Threat Defense application.
After reviews of several offerings by the InfoWorld test lab, Vontu received the highest overall rating when compared side-by-side with competing solutions: "Repeat champion Vontu still can't be beat for finding confidential information on file servers and PCs, monitoring network traffic, stopping transmission of restricted data, and enforcing security and encryption policies. Vontu 5.0 sets itself apart with blocking, scalability, finding data at rest, and adhering to privacy safeguards." The full product review was released January 13, 2006.
Since InfoWorld's review, Vontu released version 6.0 of its data loss prevention suite in March 2006. Vontu 6.0 enables enterprises to quarantine and protect exposed confidential information stored on servers, desktops, and laptops (data at rest), prevent data breaches via file transfers and HTTPS sessions, and remediate incidents with SmartResponse Workflow for 1-click resolution. Vontu 6.0 also provides a set of solution packs, including industry-specific policies, roles, incident response rules, workflow definitions and risk reporting options.
"InfoWorld's recognition of Vontu for the second year running is validation of Vontu's continued leadership in the rapidly growing data loss prevention market," said Joseph Ansanelli, CEO of Vontu. "Data loss prevention technology has become a cornerstone in data security strategies. We are pleased to accept this honor and will continue our commitment to deliver innovative technology to help businesses protect their most critical assets."
About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps senior technologists connect technology and business strategy for maximum impact at their organizations. Through integrated channels including online, events, demand generation and a weekly print magazine, InfoWorld reaches the most influential senior-level information technologists -- those who drive their enterprises' strategies and technology purchases. Powered by a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at www.InfoWorld.com.
About Vontu
Vontu is the leading provider of Data Loss Prevention solutions for both data at rest and data in motion. Vontu allows organizations to discover and protect exposed confidential information, monitor all network traffic, block select email, FTP and web communications, and automatically enforce data loss prevention policies. By reducing the frequency and severity of both inadvertent and malicious data loss incidents, Vontu helps organizations ensure public confidence, reduce compliance risk and protect competitive advantage. Vontu customers include Fortune 500 companies in financial services, insurance, high technology, retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, media, and healthcare, as well as state and federal government agencies. Vontu has received numerous awards, including SC Magazine's 2006 U.S. Excellence Award for "Best Enterprise Security Solution" and Global Award for "Best New Security Solution," as well as IDG's InfoWorld 2006 Technology of the Year Award for "Best Insider Threat Defense." For more information, please visit www.vontu.com.