Khipu Networks has integrated support for Pulse Secure Next Generation Secure Access solutions within its KARMA pro-active monitoring service currently used by a growing number of private and public sector organisations to help simplify the delivery of support and managed IT services.
For over a decade, Khipu has delivered a wide range of network, wireless and security solutions backed up by a range of support, maintenance and managed services. The 24?7 fully managed services from its in-house technical operations team supports complex environments of which some exceed 50,000 users and devices across the UK, Ireland, Europe, China and South Africa. As a multi-vendor specialist, Khipu developed its Khipu Automated Remote Monitoring Application (KARMA) to support and manage a wide range of different network and security products, so they can pro-actively observe clients mission critical environments to automatically provide proactive and immediate identification of problems allowing for quicker action and resolution.
“Demand for secure access and mobile device security is growing rapidly, especially for our public sector customers who are increasingly looking at shared services models and cloud based technologies as a way to reduce costs,” says Matt Ashman, sales director for Khipu Networks, “Pulse Secure has an innovative and powerful portfolio of secure access solutions and when integrated with our KARMA service, we can seamlessly monitor and manage our clients using Pulse Secure solutions as part of a set of enhanced security controls.”
Khipu has many customers who benefit from their KARMA pro-active services, these include high profile Hospitals, Councils and Universities, as well as a number of Enterprise organisations.
Khipu has also become a certified Pulse Secure partner and is actively working with both existing and prospective clients to strengthen their security footprint. “BYOD has been a major driver over the last few years and organisations that previously managed these devices as separate silos are now keen to bring these into a common security and management platform which is a great fit for our KARMA service and our integration with Pulse Secure,” added John-Ryan Smith, Account Manager for New Business at Khipu Networks.
John Mitchell, EMEA Partner Director for Pulse Secure added, “We are pleased to welcome Khipu Networks to our partner community and look forward to working closely to help drive new business. At a time when organisations are increasingly looking at ways to streamline and secure the management of an increasingly mobile workforce, it is vital that MSSP’s have the right tools to meet the flexibility that customers demand while adhering to open standards that promote the creation of truly best of breed solutions.”
