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News Release from: Industrial Defender
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 January 2006
Verano acquires PlantData Technologies
Verano has acquired PlantData Technologies, a leading SCADA security, IT services and industrial automation firm headquartered in Houston
Verano, the leading provider of security and SCADA solutions for mission-critical industries, today announced it has acquired PlantData Technologies, a leading SCADA security, IT services and industrial automation firm headquartered in Houston, in the USA Remaining an independent subsidiary of Verano, PlantData Technologies complements all aspects of Verano business, from its market-leading security solution, Industrial Defender, to its mission-critical SCADA platform and integration services, offering customers a one-stop-shop for all their real-time control and security needs
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 26 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Both companies are practising experts in SCADA and mission-critical real-time security, targeting customers in power generation, transmission and distribution, water distribution and treatment, gas and liquid pipelines, and mass transit systems.
Through the extensive experience and integration of world-class products and services, clients can now gain a comprehensive SCADA and real-time security solution through a single source.
"The PlantData in-depth analytical knowledge combined with the 20 years of Verano industry experience, introduces the only company in the market to provide this level of security and SCADA consulting expertise, combined with advanced security and SCADA technology," said Jonathan Pollet, president, PlantData Technologies.
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For example, one of the many services PlantData Technologies provides is an NERC Compliance Gap Analysis.
Helping utility companies meet newly implemented NERC CIP standards, PlantData assesses critical assets within the network and identifies areas susceptible to potential threat.
The Verano Industrial Defender product suite provides customers with all the necessary layers of cybersecurity monitoring, protection and reporting in one integrated solution.
"Acquiring PlantData Technologies supports the Verano strategy of being the leading provider of security and SCADA solutions for mission-critical industries," said Brian Ahern, president and CEO of Verano: "the PlantData extensive real-time security services and SCADA systems integration experience strengthen our market position.
This acquisition enables us to fulfill the increase in demand for both security and SCADA deployments while also assisting with feature enhancements to our award-winning Industrial Defender security solution".
PlantData works with customers such as ExxonMobil Chemical, National Oilwell Varco, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and Seneca Resources Corporation.
In conducting network security assessments, PlantData gains a first-hand view of the actual issues plant operators encounter.
In most cases, their cyber assessment teams can detect weaknesses and identify security threats before they are even known to exist.
Verano recently announced significant advancements to its Industrial Defender product, incorporating two years of extensive market research and customer feedback.
Verano Industrial Defender V2.0 features enhanced security agents, customisable reporting and analysis, and increased scaleability intended specifically for power transmission and distribution, water distribution and treatment, gas and liquid pipelines, mass transit systems and power generation companies.
PlantData Technologies is an industrial consulting firm made up of professionals who have years of SCADA and security experience in the energy, utility, transportation and other critical infrastructure industries.
PlantData provides the focus and dedication to help ensure the security of SCADA systems, DCS, EMS, process control systems, telecom systems, network management systems and any real-time, high-availability environment.
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