Pacnet selected by NetQin to enhance network infrastructure

Pacnet has been selected by NetQin, to help provide high-capacity, low-latency connectivity to support the Chinese telecommunications company’s network infrastructure and enhance the delivery of their products and services across Asia and the United States.

"Mobile security threats are set to escalate as more Internet-connected mobile devices proliferate across the market. As one of the first companies in the world to recognize smartphone security risks, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the turnkey solutions they need to secure their mobile devices," said Dr Henry Lin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NetQin.

"Hence, we demand a powerful network with high availability to support our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model."

Pacnet communication provider franchises offer consumer mobile security and productivity applications. The telecommunications franchises services include IP Transit, co-location, managed services and Ethernet International Private Leased Line (EIPL) service.

"We chose Pacnet for its global reach, proven scalability and reliability, which we believe will give us both the network performance and stability that will enable us to grow our presence globally and take our business to the next level," said Dr Lin.

Pacnet’s telecommunication services have an extensive reach in China, Hong Kong and the United States. The telecommunication service providers franchises will help NetQin expand their market reach to across Asia Pacific and the United states, as well as enhance their industry-leading threat monitoring capabilities.

"Today's web-enabled businesses are highly dependent on efficient and reliable network services to bring to the market unrivaled solutions for consumers and enterprises alike," said Bill Barney, Chief Executive Officer of Pacnet.

"Our next-generation infrastructure will ensure the smooth and seamless distribution of cutting-edge mobile security solutions that will provide better protection and performance to NetQin's customers."

Pacnet’s services will also help provide NetQin’s Beijing headquarters with rapid data access from its recently opened Security Research Center in North Carolina, United States, to help speed up early detection of mobile security threats.