Verizon targets hybrid cloud security with CloudSwitch acquisition
Verizon Communications Inc. announced Thursday that it acquired CloudSwitch Inc., a supplier of software designed to make it easier for companies to move their applications securely to the cloud.
New York-based Verizon said it will combine privately held CloudSwitch with its Terremark IT services subsidiary. Burlington, Mass.-based CloudSwitch makes software that allows companies to move applications from the enterprise data center to cloud environments while keeping the applications integrated with existing enterprise management and security policies.
Chris Gesell, chief innovation and strategy officer for Terremark, said CloudSwitch’s focus on ease of use, security and workload portability for the enterprise is a natural fit for Verizon. The deal positions Verizon as leader in enabling hybrid clouds, he said in an interview.
