PRESS RELEASE:
Creating a Diversified Network Security and Virtualization Practice
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 21, 2015–
Network Utility Force, a leading network engineering and professional services company, announced today that it has acquired Atlanta-based, Helmsman Technology Group, a network security and consulting firm, enabling the company to provide a wider range of network security and virtualization services.
“We have seen a significant increase in security compromises over the past year across a variety of industries, which has driven increased network security demands from our customers. This acquisition expands our ability to provide a full suite of network security services, from audits and assessments, to penetration testing, DDoS defense, and remediation, among many other network security aspects,” stated Brandon Ross, Co-founder, CEO and Chief Network Architect of Network Utility Force.
The Helmsman Technology Group was founded in 2011 by Timothy Brown, a veteran systems engineer and former team lead for Cisco in the emerging markets theater. Mr. Brown will be joining Network Utility Force as the Director of Security and Virtualization, covering areas including: NFV, OpenStack, network security, and big data. Remaining Helmsman Technology Group staff will also become employees of Network Utility Force.
Tim Brown commented, “Of all the possible financing and M&A routes, I can think of no better fit than being acquired by Network Utility Force. They have a solid approach to delivering high touch, high quality network engineering services with a customer-centered focus – unmatched within the industry, and we are excited to be a part of the team.”
Financial terms of the acquisition are not disclosed. For more information, please visit: www.netuf.net.
About Network Utility Force:
Founded in 2011, and headquartered in Atlanta, Network Utility Force is an advanced network engineering and professional services company comprised of highly experienced network and security architects, aimed at addressing complex, mission critical wired and wireless networks. With an emphasis on architecture, design, deployment and training for education, energy, financial, government, health care, legal, retail, transportation and international service provider networks, Network Utility Force has engineered diverse and secure solutions for wired and wireless networks using a variety of technical implementations, including: BGP, DNS, DWDM, IPv6, Microwave, MPLS, Peering, SDN and WiFi. Additionally, Network Utility Force does not sell hardware or software of any kind, allowing the company to provide unbiased advice to its customers and partners. Further, Network Utility Force has certified IPv6 Forum Gold level engineers and trainers, as well as network engineering certifications from Aerohive, Aruba, Brocade, Cisco, Infoblox, Juniper and Silver Peak, and many others. For more information, please visit www.netuf.net, email us via info@netuf.net, subscribe to our blog, follow us @NetUF, or call: +1.404.635.6667.
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Network Utility Force
Brandon Ross, +1-404-635-6667
CEO and Chief Network Architect
bross@netuf.net