Cloud-based security solutions specialist Panda Security announced
the launch of version 5.5 of Panda Cloud Office Protection, its
cloud-based endpoint security service for small and midsize
businesses that can be managed remotely through its Web console.
In its latest release, Cloud Office Protection now incorporates tools
that allow IT administrators' full remote access and desktop sharing
capabilities, which are designed to enable more efficient security
protection to better address the challenge posed by the increasingly
distributed nature of SMB organizations and their workforces.
Supported remote access tools include TeamViewer, UltraVNC,
TightVNC, RealVNC and LogMeln. Integration with these tools enables
remote access to any computer with Cloud Office Protection and a
supported remote access tool installed. With one click, administrators
can access computers for troubleshooting or installation purposes. The
new version is now available through channel partners and the company's
Website. Current partners and clients will be automatically updated to
the new version free of charge.
"Panda Cloud Office Protection was specially designed to address the
huge strain put on SMBs with distributed networks and workforces, and
with today's announcement, IT administrators can now save even more
valuable time thanks to the solution's unmatched remote access
capabilities to seamlessly manage distributed endpoints from our Web
console," said Rick Carlson, president of Panda Security USA. "Under
the traditional client-server model, on the other hand, SMBs need to
perpetually invest in more security servers, as well as the human
resources required to manage protection, as their businesses and
networks expand. That's simply not scalable."
Cloud Office Protection's infrastructure is fully hosted in the
cloud, and Panda's endpoint security service can be installed remotely,
either through a distribution tool or email, and managed from anywhere
through its Web console, without requiring the installation of a remote
access add-on. The solution also offers group policies for advanced
configuration of protection levels, malware and threat reports and a
unified, centralized quarantine.
The updated version also integrates with the recently launched Panda
Cloud Partner Center, a Web console for channel partners and service
providers to centrally manage clients' security and lifecycle (from
trial, to purchase, to renewal). Carlson said these monitoring features
could also allow channel partners to increase sales opportunities and
revenue by identifying unprotected clients, workstations and servers.
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