NTP Software Partners with Decru, a NetApp Company

Organizations will have the ability to control and manage their data storage at the enterprise level while simultaneously enjoying the advanced protection of Decru encryption and key management. The companies are working together to enable product interoperability and seamless product integration in customer environments.

A myriad of drivers including data proliferation, regulatory compliance, and brand protection, are driving organizations to erase the line between storage and security. The ultimate customer goal is a storage management system which allows only legitimate files to be stored and protected from unauthorized access. Many organizations face the challenge of integrating complex, independent systems to work together as one system. Together, Decru and NTP Software are creating the solution that meets this challenge.

Decru DataFort security appliances automate and simplify storage security for heterogeneous enterprise environments. The Decru platform combines encryption, key management, authentication, access controls, auditing, and policy management to provide enterprise-wide security for data at rest.

NTP Software delivers on the front end by guaranteeing that only legitimate business files enter the environment. The advanced file-blocking technology in NTP Software QFS allows organizations to extend the life of their existing hardware and lower the total cost of their storage by controlling what types of data end users are allowed to store, how long data files remain in the environment, and, ultimately, how much storage end users can consume.

"We are extremely excited about our alliance with Decru," stated Bruce Backa, CEO, NTP Software. "The synergy between NTP Software QFS and Decru DataFort storage security appliances will greatly benefit our customers by allowing them to implement an enterprise-class data security solution while maintaining complete control over their storage environment. It's becoming very important for corporations not only to control excessive demand for storage and protect the quality of their resources, but also have the right applications in place to secure their vital data assets."

"Storage and security concerns are becoming inseparable, and it's important that vendors work together to make this transition as painless as possible," said Kevin Brown, vice president for Decru. "Controlling what you store is as important as storing it securely, and Decru is pleased to work with NTP Software to enable the seamless interoperability between our solutions."

The joint solution is currently deployed in beta in mutual customer environments, and is expected for general availability in the 2007 summer timeframe - Network Appliance.