Robin Tatam, the new Director of Security Technologies, joined PowerTech’s Eden Prairie, Minnesota office in July 2009. He brings two decades of IBM Power Systems (AS/400, iSeries, System i) and operating system (OS/400, i5/OS, IBM i) consulting experience, including a strong midrange background of RPG and advanced CL programming, Web site creation, and system administration.

For the last six years, Robin has been a top tier consultant for System i security and compliance issues. Robin’s recent projects included teaching commercial classes in security and system administration, performing advanced product implementations, and numerous compliance-oriented assignments. He was a guest on the panel of experts at the PowerTech iNSIGHT Security Conference in Las Vegas two years in a row. In 2009, he taught multiple security sessions at COMMON in Reno, Nevada.

Robin Tatam, Director of Security Technologies

Previously, Robin was an IBM i Security Specialist for MSI Systems Integrators, an IBM Business Partner, where he was named Technology Impact Player of the Year for 2008. He also has worked as a development manager and was a vice-president directing corporate development practices.

Robin has been quoted on System i security trends by ComputerWorld magazine and has published several full-feature technical articles in Midrange Computing magazine. He also authored the MSI System i Security and Compliance Guide and co-authored the IBM Redbook on System i data encryption.

You can e-mail Robin at robin.tatam@powertech.com.

We’re very pleased to announce that Richard Bryant of Pilot Pen is the lucky winner of the Netbook mobile internet device in our recent security compliance assessment promotion. Richard took advantage a free PowerTech security compliance assessment and was entered into the drawing for the device. We would also like to thank everyone who participated.

Our free security compliance assessment helps you identify areas of weakness in your current configuration so that you can take steps to correct problems and close exposures before these weaknesses are exposed by an audit. PowerTech Network Security can then help you implement the access control that regulatory legislation requires by preventing unauthorized access to data by giving you the power to fine-tune restrictions to only those who need it.

To get a free security compliance assessment for your System i, visit our request page. You can also learn more about PowerTech Network Security in the products section of our website.

Watch for future promotions right here on the PowerTech PowerBlog!

Partnership gives PowerTech customers access to world-class encryption solutions.

Patrick Townsend Security Solutions (PTSS) has announced its partnership today with The PowerTech Group. Townsend is a leader in encryption products for Power Systems servers running IBM i, while PowerTech (a Help/Systems company) is a leading provider of native IBM i security solutions. This strategic partnership gives PowerTech customers access to the world-class encryption solutions offered by Patrick Townsend.

Tom Huntington, vice president of Technical Services at Help/Systems said, “This is a natural relationship for PowerTech customers who need encryption. The security solutions offered by these two companies are very complimentary.”

Patrick Townsend, founder and chief technology officer of Patrick Townsend Security Solutions, said, “This is just another great way for PowerTech customers to round out their security. While native security solutions can protect data from inappropriate change or deletion, our encryption technologies go a step further to actually protect the data from all inappropriate use or viewing.”

About Patrick Townsend Security Solutions
Patrick Townsend Security Solutions provides data encryption, key management, and secure data transfer products for major enterprise platforms. Its customers include some of the most recognized names in retail, finance, healthcare, and government. Known as the Encryption Company, Townsend Security Solutions was formed in 1984 and is privately held with headquarters in Olympia, Washington. For more information visit www.patownsend.com or call 800/357-1019.

About PowerTech
PowerTech is a leading expert in automated security solutions for IBM Power Systems running IBM i (System i, AS/400), helping users manage today’s compliance regulations and data privacy threats. Because these systems are used to host sensitive corporate data, every organization needs to practice proactive compliance security. PowerTech products provide definitive security coverage. For more information, visit www.powertech.com or call 1-800-915-7700.