EDS acquires UK Vistorm Holdings security services
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Global IT services giant EDS has acquired UK-based information assurance and managed security services firm Vistorm for an undisclosed sum.
Vistorm says it will now operate as a separate entity led by its existing management team with direct sales but also trading on EDS’ IT infrastructure, security and privacy capabilities.
Meanwhile, EDS says it combine its existing IT security capabilities in the UK with the new Vistorm entity, creating an organisation boasting 400 information security specialists in EMEA, backed up by its own tools, software platforms and methodologies.
“The IT security market is a strategic priority area for EDS globally, and the strong information security expertise of Vistorm reinforces EDS’ existing capabilities in this critical and growing area,” says Bill Thomas, executive vice president of EDS in EMEA.
“The combination of Vistorm’s industry-leading IT security portfolio of products and deep understanding of technology needs in security – together with EDS’ global resources and strengths in managing complex infrastructure and applications securely – will provide unmatched end-to-end security,” he adds.