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Pulse Secure, the renowned provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announced a successful project with Interdata, as the first Pulse Secure Elite partner to launch a pay-as-you-grow, managed secure access service within France. The Interdata EasyConnect service is aimed at enterprise customers and utilises initially Pulse Connect Secure, the industry known TLS and mobile VPN platform, then Pulse Policy Secure next-generation NAC solution, and Pulse SDP (Software Defined Perimeter) to enable enterprises to secure access to individual applications using an “authenticate first, then connect” Zero Trust approach. End-to-end Secure Access solution Working with innovative partners showcases the potential of our end-to-end Secure Access solution" “The move away from legacy, perimeter-based controls and towards Zero Trust is accelerating across the world as enterprises seek to enable workforce mobility and cloud computing while mitigating endpoint, compliance and security risks such as advanced persistent threats and ransomware,” says Laurent Delattre, Vice President of Southern European Sales for Pulse Secure. “Working with innovative partners such as Interdata showcases the potential of our end-to-end Secure Access solution to deliver a Zero Trust approach within the convenience of a SaaS deployment.” Consolidate secure access infrastructure The value proposition for both customer and service provider highlight the potential for additional Pulse Secure channel partners to create similar managed service offerings based on the successful example pioneered by Interdata. “Providing an easier way for enterprises to adopt key elements of Zero Trust with an integrated VPN, NAC and SDP offering is a crucial part of delivering Zero Trust security capabilities and we will be supporting our channel partners moving forward with this strategy,” Laurent Delattre adds. Interdata is a French company that for the last 40 years has offered tailor-made services around the innovative network and cyber security solutions for private and public organisations. “Interdata EasyConnect allows Zero Trust access for external staff and partners to reach company resources wherever they are, in private or public cloud,” says Antoine Watissee, Deputy CEO at Interdata, “The service is aimed initially at mobile users but has the capability to extend right across enterprises that want to streamline and consolidate secure access infrastructure.” Availability for hybrid IT environments Pulse SDP provides direct device-to-application trusted connectivity only after successful user Interdata EasyConnect is offered on a pay-as-you-grow model, managed 24x7 either on-premise or as a hosted service from a French Tier III+ datacenter. EasyConnect offers high availability and scaling options that make it suitable for both mid-market and larger enterprises. The Zero Trust security market size is projected to grow from USD 15.6 billion in 2019 to USD 38.6 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 19.9% from 2019 to 2024 according to MarketsandMarkets Research. Pulse Secure delivers end-to-end Zero Trust visibility, protection and availability for hybrid IT environments. The Pulse solution portfolio provides remote, mobile, cloud, network and application security with comprehensive VPN, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Single Sign-on (SSO), endpoint and IOT device security, Network Access Control (NAC) and virtual Application Delivery Controller (ADC) functionality. Pulse SDP provides direct device-to-application trusted connectivity only after successful user, device and security state verification. This approach extends the company’s foundation of Zero Trust access for hybrid IT with enhanced usability, deployment flexibility, automated provisioning and resource optimisation.

Interdata offers a range of solutions focused around IT security, access control, and risk and threat mitigation Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions, has announced that Interdata, a highly regarded provider of security solutions and Secure Premier partner, is one of the first French partners to join the new Pulse Secure NAC Ignite certification programme. InterdataBased just outside Paris, France with around 100 employees and 2015 revenue of € 29 million, Interdata offers a range of solutions focused around IT security, access control, and risk and threat mitigation. Interdata partners with a broad portfolio of vendors including Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks and MRV and provides a range of services including consultancy, design, implementation, and support.“We have a great deal of experience working with Pulse Secure solutions when it was part of Juniper and our transition to the Pulse Secure and new NAC Ignite partner programmes is a recognition of our intent to move forward with Pulse,” said Jean-Marc Odet, CEO of Interdata.“In the last year, the Pulse portfolio has been re-energised with new products and expanded features making it clear that it sets the benchmark for mobile security. We look forward to working closely with their team to bring these solutions to a wider set of customers,” Jean-Marc Odet added.NAC Ignite certification programmeCertification to the new NAC Ignite programme requires completion of a detailed set of technical competency tests and proven capability to deliver Pulse Secure NAC solutions that have been validated by customers. For the channel, the programme benefits include enhanced MDF, extended training, and lead generation activities delivered by Pulse Secure through events and webinars.“A strong and vibrant partner community is essential as we grow our footprint across Europe and we welcome Interdata as a new NAC Ignite partner into what we believe will be a valuable, long term relationship,” said John Mitchell, EMEA Partner Director for Pulse Secure. “Interdata is one of only two partners to have completed this NAC Ignite certification and we have several more going through the process to announce later in the year,” Mitchell added. Save