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CT Link Systems Partners with VeloCloud for SD-WAN

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CT Link Systems Partners with VeloCloud for SD-WAN

It is a common consensus that the Philippines has one of the lowest average internet connection speeds in the world. According to Akamai’s Q3-2016 State of the Internet report, the Philippines ranks 103 globally with an internet connection speed averaging only 4.2 mbps.  Majority of internet connections in the Philippines are below this average.  Only 29% of the connections are above 4 mbps; a low 5.4% of connections are above 10 mbps; a dismal 2.4% of the connections are above 15 mbps.  Moreover, not only does the Philippines have a low average internet connection speed, it also ranks one of the highest in terms of internet service costs compared to other countries.

The Philippines’ internet infrastructure is preventing many enterprises from adopting cloud services such as Microsoft Office 365 or Azure. We also hear from customers about their challenges in availing reliable and cost-effective wide-area-network infrastructure services to interconnect their nationwide branch network.

To help customers establish a more reliable WAN infrastructure at a more reasonable cost, CT Link is partnering with VeloCloud to offer SD-WAN services in the Philippines.

VeloCloud, a Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN pioneer, simplifies branch WAN networking by automating deployment and improving performance over private, broadband Internet and LTE links for today’s increasingly distributed enterprises, as well as service providers.

About VeloCloud

VeloCloud is a cloud-delivered software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution designed to simplify and optimize enterprise network connectivity. The company was founded in 2012 and acquired by VMware in 2017.

Traditionally, enterprise networks have been built on expensive, proprietary hardware devices that are complex to deploy and manage. VeloCloud’s SD-WAN solution offers a new approach, using cloud-based software to virtualize and simplify the network infrastructure. This makes it easier for companies to connect their branch offices, data centers, and cloud resources together in a secure and reliable way.

VeloCloud’s solution uses a combination of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) technologies to create a highly scalable and flexible network architecture. The SD-WAN solution intelligently routes traffic across multiple network links, including broadband, LTE, and MPLS, to optimize performance and minimize costs. It also includes advanced security features such as encryption and firewalls to protect against cyber threats.

One of the key benefits of VeloCloud’s SD-WAN solution is its simplicity. The solution can be deployed and managed from a single cloud-based console, making it easy to configure and monitor the network. This reduces the need for specialized networking expertise and makes it possible for organizations to quickly adapt to changing business requirements.

Another advantage of VeloCloud’s solution is its ability to integrate with existing networking infrastructure. The solution supports a wide range of networking protocols and can be used with legacy devices, enabling organizations to leverage their existing investments while modernizing their network architecture.

To learn more about VeloCloud, please visit our VeloCloud Product Page.

Finding the Next Generation Endpoint Protection

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Finding the Next Generation Endpoint Protection

Trend Micro has recently launched the XGen™ Endpoint Security that incorporates the predictive machine learning in its endpoint security solutions effectively enhancing your protection against ransomware attacks, blocking processes associated with unauthorized encryptions, and preventing compromised executable files from infecting your network.  Packaged with Vulnerability Protection (host- based IPS).  Application Control (for whitelisting known applications), and Endpoint Encryption (for files, folders, or hard drives) – all reporting to a centralized management system.  Trend Micro’s endpoint security solutions can help keep your security posture against cybercriminals.

Ransomware is a malicious software that has been designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money has been paid. For some time, cybercriminals were only targeting individuals, and has now moved on to targeting big organizations as well, racking up to millions of dollars in ransom money. To protect yourself from these kinds of cybercrime, an advanced security solution (not an anti-malware) is needed – from anti-exploits down to suspicious connections and executions protection.

We would like to invite you to learn and experience firsthand what CT Link Systems Inc. and Trend Micro can help you with this coming year.  We hope to see you in our event so you can try and see for yourself the new updates of XGen™ Endpoint Security that can help your business stay secure this 2017!

When:

January 31, 2017 from 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Where?

Contis Bakeshop, Greenbelt 2, Makati City

Program Flow:

Time Activity
12:30PM – 1:00PM Registration
1:00PM – 1:15PM Welcoming Remarks
1:15PM – 3:00PM Product Presentation
3:00PM – 3:30PM Break
3:30PM – 4:45PM Product Demo
4:45PM – 5:00PM Closing Remarks

 

To register, please email your name(s), position, company and contact details to rcruz@www.ctlink.com.ph

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Trend Micro Presents Two Major Awards to CT Link Systems for FY15 Champion Performance

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Trend Micro Presents Two Major Awards to CT Link Systems for FY15 Champion Performance

September 27, 2016 — Trend Micro, on its Partner Day celebration held at 12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub in Century City Mall, presented CT Link Systems, Inc. with two major awards:  FY15 User Protection Champion and FY15 Network Defense Champion.

The FY15 User Protection Champion Award is given to CT Link Systems for its major contributions in providing customers Trend Micro Endpoint Security solutions, which include:

  • OfficeScan – Protects physical and virtual desktops against malware
  • Vulnerability Protection – Blocks exploits and zero-day threats thru intelligent virtual patching
  • Data Loss Prevention – Guards private data and intellectual property
  • ServerProtect – Provides Server Security for Windows Server, Linux and Novell Netware
  • EndPoint Application Control – Prevents unwanted and unknown application execution
  • EndPoint Encryption – Protects PCs, USB devices and removable media thru Full Disk and Files/Folders encryption
  • Mobile Security – Fully integrated mobile device management
  • InterScan Messaging Security – On-premise E-Mail Gateway Security
  • ScanMail – Blocks viruses, spam, phishing and other email threats on Microsoft Exchange and IBM Domino mail servers
  • Cloud App Security – Security for Office 365, Dropbox and Box
  • InterScan Web Security – Secure Web Gateway that provides complete visibility and control of web activity
  • PortalProtect for Microsoft Sharepoint – Secures collaborations by blocking malicious links and scans both files and web components of SharePoint

Trend Micro also awarded CT Link Systems as  FY15 Network Defense Champion and acknowledged the major contributions of CT Link Systems in providing Trend Micro Deep Discovery solutions to customers.

Trend Micro Deep Discovery enables users to detect, analyze and respond to today’s stealthy ransomware and targeted attacks in real time. Deep Discovery provides protection against proven ransomware and advanced threat. It interoperates and integrates with user’s security infrastructure. With Deep Discovery, users will have a comprehensive defense tailored to protect their organization against targeted attacks, advanced threats and ransomware.

For more information on Trend Micro solutions and products, please contact CT Link Systems at 893-9515.

Is Your Business Automatically Backing Up the Data in Your PCs and Laptops?

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Studies show that 70% of corporate data resides on the PCs or laptops of end-users and most of these files are unstructured data in the form of Excel spreadsheets or Word documents.  Furthermore, studies also show that in most businesses, employees are casually told to make a backup of their own files. Management cannot even be sure if the backups are up-to-date or done at all.  The primary reason for such case is usually the lack of a centralized storage, which is expensive to set up, to store the data backups.

This leniency in doing data backup has become more and more risky these days with increasing threats from malwares like Ransomware.

What is Ransomware?

In a nutshell, Ransomware is a new type of malware that “kidnaps” files and prevents users from accessing the files until “ransom” is given.

Most users think that it’s just malware, and that their anti-virus software will be able to catch it.  However, not all anti-virus software are effective against ransomware.  The real best defense against Ransomware today is, simply and ironically, for one to be always ensured with a data backup that can be successfully restored when needed.

Cloud-Based Backup

A good backup strategy in protecting against Ransomware is cloud-based data backup.

  • Cloud-based backup provides plenty of storage at a low cost.
  • Cloud-based backup allows customers to pay only for the actual backup storage being used instead of buying a lot of storage in advance.
  • Cloud-based backup works even if laptop users are outside the corporate network.
  • Cloud-based backup gives an added level of protection against Ransomware since affected files usually take days or even weeks before getting into the cloud.

Be enabled. Deploy and secure endpoint data protection strategy at your own pace.

We offer simple and reliable cloud-integrated backup as a service, reliably powered by Microsoft Azure.

Let CT Link Systems be your backup partner.

Citrix TechXperts is Coming to Manila

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Date and Venue

October 12, 2016 (Wednesday)
Fairmont Makati Hotel – Namayan Meeting Room
1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines

Agenda

 09.30 – 10.00am     Registration
 10.00 – 11.00am     XenApp & XenDesktop Security / NetScaler CPX and MAS
 11.00 – 11.30am     What’s New with ShareFile
 11.30 – 12.30pm    Tea-Break with Hands-On Labs
 12.30 – 13.30pm     Lunch
 13.30 – 15.30pm    Hands-On Labs
 15.30 – 16.45pm    Tea-Break with Hands-On Labs
 16.45 – 17.00pm    Q & A / Lucky Draw

Take this opportunity to learn from the Citrix TechXperts!

Register here.

About Citrix

Citrix is a global technology company that provides solutions to enable secure and efficient remote access to applications and data, as well as collaboration and networking solutions to organizations of all sizes. With its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has a strong presence in over 100 countries around the world and serves customers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, government, and education.

Citrix was founded in 1989 by Ed Iacobucci, a former IBM executive, with the goal of making it easier for people to access computing resources from remote locations. The company’s first product, Citrix Multiuser, allowed multiple users to access a single application simultaneously, which was a breakthrough at the time. Today, Citrix offers a wide range of products and services that help businesses optimize their IT infrastructure and provide a seamless and secure user experience.

One of Citrix’s core offerings is the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops platform, which provides virtualized access to Windows, web, and SaaS applications from any device or location. This platform enables IT administrators to centrally manage and secure applications and data, while providing employees with the flexibility to work from anywhere on any device. The platform also includes Citrix Workspace, which is a unified experience that allows users to access all their apps and files from a single location.

In addition to its virtualization products, Citrix also offers collaboration and communication solutions, such as Citrix ShareFile, which is a secure file sharing and storage platform that allows teams to collaborate on documents and files in a secure and compliant manner. Citrix also provides networking solutions, such as Citrix ADC (Application Delivery Controller), which optimizes application performance and security in complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

CT Link Facebook Like Raffle Giveaway

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CT Link Facebook Like Raffle Giveaway

RAFFLE GIVEAWAY MECHANICS:

  1. Raffle Giveaway is open to Facebook users residing in the National Capital Region (NCR).
  2. To qualify for a raffle entry, simply LIKE the Facebook page of CT Link Systems at https://www.facebook.com/ctlink.
  3. To get more chances of winning, SHARE the Facebook Like Raffle Giveaway post on your Timeline and earn 3 extra raffle entries.
  4. Six (6) winners will be drawn for the following prizes:
    • 1st prize – One-year subscription for Microsoft Office 365 (Personal Edition)
    • 2nd prize – APC Mobile Power Pack (M5WH White)
    • 3rd prize – Microsoft wired keyboard & mouse bundle (Wired Desktop 500)
    • 4th – 6th prizes – Kingston DataTraveler microDUO 3.0 16-GB USB OTG Flash Drives
  5. Raffle draw will be on the 30th of September at 5:00PM.
  6. Names of winners will be announced and posted on CT Link Facebook Page.
  7. Winners can claim their respective prizes at the office of CT Link Systems, Inc. at 4/F Maripola Building, 109 Perea Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City. Please present a valid government-issued ID.
  8. Winners can claim their prizes within 30 days after the announcement of the raffle draw winners, Mondays to Fridays from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Deadline for claiming of prizes will be on October 30, 2016.
  9. Prizes not claimed by October 30, 2016 shall be assumed to be forfeited by the winner. No redrawing of unclaimed prizes will be held.
  10. All employees of CT Link Systems, Inc. and their relatives up to the second degree will not be eligible to join this Raffle Giveaway.

For any inquiries, please contact us at 893-9515.
** All decisions by CT Link Systems, Inc. regarding the Raffle Giveaway are deemed final and non-contestable.

Workplaces Redefined – A Workshop by Microsoft and CT Link Systems

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Workplaces Redefined – A Workshop by Microsoft and CT Link Systems

Enterprise Social ProgramFacebook is the top Social Networking site. But Facebook may not be the appropriate place to share corporate information. There are also many instant messaging tools such as Viber, WhatsApp, Line or Yahoo Messenger available but an organization does not have oversight nor control over the communications going thru these channels.

Microsoft’s vision for Enterprise Social is driven by a product roadmap including Yammer, Office 365, SharePoint Online, Dynamics CRM and Skype for Business. These tools are designed with Security, Integration and Collaboration in mind.

The Enterprise Social space is both hot and fragmented. Over the next 12-18 months, most Enterprises will define their strategy for Enterprise-Social solutions, whether focused more broadly on team collaboration, or more specific to areas such as accelerating innovation, engaging employees, etc.

In this workshop, Microsoft and CT Link Systems would like to share the trends in Enterprise Social Networking and will demonstrate how these tools can help increase productivity and enhance collaboration in work places. Join us to experience how Yammer and Skype for Business can transform your work space.

Register here.

About Office 365

Office 365 is a cloud-based subscription service offered by Microsoft that provides a suite of productivity tools to help individuals and businesses streamline their work processes. The service includes a range of familiar applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, as well as other tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

One of the key benefits of Office 365 is its cloud-based nature, which means that users can access their documents and files from anywhere, at any time, using any device that has an internet connection. This flexibility makes it easy for users to collaborate with others, whether they are in the same office or working remotely from different locations.

Office 365 also offers a range of features designed to make collaboration more seamless, such as real-time co-authoring, which allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, and version history, which enables users to see and revert to earlier versions of a document if needed.

In addition, Office 365 provides users with a range of tools for communication and collaboration, such as Microsoft Teams, which allows users to chat, share files, and collaborate on projects in real-time. SharePoint and OneDrive also provide users with a secure and reliable platform for storing and sharing documents and files.

Another key advantage of Office 365 is its subscription model, which provides users with access to regular updates and new features without the need for manual installation or upgrades. This ensures that users always have access to the latest tools and functionality, without the hassle of manual updates.

CT Link joins CloudSec 2016 as an Exhibitor

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CT Link joins CloudSec 2016 as an Exhibitor

CloudSec 2016

Cyber-attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and dangerous. Online extortionists, hacktivists, and other threat actors are out there to take apart what we have worked so hard for. The damage of recent cyber-attacks has crossed over to the real world, and the people have started to feel the heat. Are organizations keeping up in terms of their defense strategies, their solutions, and their people? You need to make it YOUR business to overcome the challenges, the threats of today, and the threats of tomorrow. When it comes to security, you need to TAKE CONTROL.

It’s time for CLOUDSEC 2016. Register here.

If you have more inquiries with regards to the event, you may contact us at marketing@ctlink.com.ph to learn more.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to making the world safer for exchanging digital information. Founded in 1988, Trend Micro has grown to become a trusted provider of cutting-edge security solutions for businesses and consumers alike.

Trend Micro’s comprehensive range of cybersecurity solutions includes endpoint security, network security, cloud security, and security management services. These solutions are designed to protect against a wide range of threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and other forms of cybercrime.

One of Trend Micro’s core strengths is its ability to stay ahead of emerging threats. The company employs a team of experts who constantly monitor the latest cyber threats and develop innovative solutions to counter them. Trend Micro’s solutions are designed to provide proactive, real-time protection against both known and unknown threats.

Trend Micro’s commitment to cybersecurity extends beyond its products and services. The company is also dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of online safety and promoting best practices for cybersecurity. Trend Micro regularly publishes research and insights on the latest cybersecurity trends and hosts events to help educate businesses and individuals about the importance of cybersecurity.