MICROSOFT NAMES THREE MANAKOA EXECS "MOST VALUED PROFESSIONALS" IN THE FIELD OF SECURITY
Microsoft Corporation has named three Manakoa Services Corporation (OTCBB: MKOS) executives Most Valued Professionals (MVP) in the field of security. Microsoft annually recognizes an exclusive group of individuals worldwide who contributed to distinct technological communities. In the United States fewer than 25 individuals have received MVP recognition in 2005 for their contribution in security. Manakoa is the only company worldwide with three Microsoft MVP award winners in the field of security. Microsoft has bestowed this coveted honor on Manakoa's Anthony Noblett , Mark Walla and CEO Robert Williams. This is Williams' second consecutive year as a Microsoft MVP.
A pioneer in Enterprise Risk Management, Manakoa is launching a series of Microsoft server platform based products in 2005. Late last year, the company announced its first relationship surrounding the pending release of management packs on MOM 2005 for regulatory compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, GLBA, HIPAA, FISMA and the USA Patriot Act.
Manakoa CEO Dr. Robert Williams remarked: "Microsoft continues to enhance its commitment to provide stronger security solutions and direct response for its users and the larger IT community. Manakoa is building risk management solutions on the ever-improving Windows Server 2003 platform, and we recognize the value of the information exchange provided by the MVP program. While we are humbled by this recognition, we are further emboldened by the knowledge that Microsoft is dedicated to identifying and utilizing the best talent to address the ever shifting challenges in security and risk management."
The Microsoft MVP program is a worldwide award and recognition program that strives to identify the top professionals in technical communities around the world. Microsoft MVPs are recognized for both their demonstrated practical expertise and willingness to share their experience with peers in Microsoft technical communities.
Gytis Barzdukas, Director of Product Management, Security Business & Technology Unit, Microsoft Corp , explained: "MVPs are invaluable to Microsoft and the IT community at large because of the knowledge they share and the help they provide customers. The three individuals recognized from Manakoa have made important contributions in helping customers manage their security risk and we are pleased to recognize them for their unique position in the field of security, especially as it relates to Microsoft Windows Server 2003."
Manakoa's Chairman of the Board, Admiral Stuart Platt (USN Retired), said "The MVP recognition awarded to our three team members underscores Manakoa's strong technology expertise level. It provides Manakoa with additional acknowledgement of our risk management products, and their inherent ability to help ensure greater security for users."
The Manakoa - Microsoft MVP winners:
Dr. Robert Williams, Manakoa Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Williams has over 20 years of senior-level IT management experience with companies ranging from start-ups to large technology firms and consultancies. He was also instrumental in the recent anthrax terrorist attack crisis management and is active in continuing anti-terrorism efforts. Prior positions include President of professional services organization PDS Advanced Technologies, President and founder of pioneering UNIX applications developer Decathlon Data Systems, a senior executive at UNISYS/System Development Corporation, and Dean of Research at the University of California, Los Angeles and California State Polytechnic University. A recognized technology expert, he was also the featured speaker in the international road shows sponsored by Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Compaq and Tech Data on UNIX and Windows NT interoperability. He is the co-author of the best selling The Ultimate Windows Server 2003 Administrator's Guide (Addison Wesley 2002), and other best selling books.
Mark Walla, Manakoa Vice President of Development and Architect: has co-authored several best selling books including The Ultimate Windows 2003 System Administrator's Guide with a forward written by Microsoft Senior Vice President for the Windows Division, Brian Valentine. In addition to his duties associated with developments on the Windows Server 2003 based risk management software, Walla has actively participated with numerous Microsoft program groups, community forums and conferences. Walla commented: "I am excited with receiving the MVP award, and for the chance to refine and enhance security processes through this distinguished community of security professionals. Sharing security practice and philosophy, especially as it is applied to Windows Server, will enable us to build better risk management products for our vertical markets."
Anthony Noblett, Manakoa Vice President of Project Management: is launching the Manakoa KnowledgeBase(TM), a subscription portal that embodies the spirit of information sharing in the areas of security and risk management, as it specifically addresses regulatory compliance. The author of numerous articles and white papers, Noblett's dedication to the advancement of security knowledge is well known. Noblett explained: "We recognize the importance of separating fact from fiction regarding security and seek to help make very complex issues manageable from the Board level down to the person working on the factory floor. The MVP program gives us an expanded opportunity to assist both IT professionals and others understand the advances in security that are being made and how to utilize the Windows platform with confidence."
About Manakoa Services, Inc.
Manakoa (www.Manakoa.com) is an independent software vendor and professional services company addressing the multi-billion dollar IT security, IT compliance, and regulatory compliance marketplace for enterprise customers. Manakoa's security and compliance solutions suite offers advanced automation software on pre-configured, scalable platforms designed to control business and IT policies, implement and enforce mandated compliance initiatives, and provide dynamic views for monitoring and administration based on the role and permissions of user and department. This groundbreaking software platform transforms high-cost security and compliance consulting engagements into automated, consistent, and cost-effective technology. Manakoa's software platform can greatly reduce consulting hours and time-to-compliance through sustainable, repeatable technology. Manakoa's flagship products are being previewed by Fortune 500 companies due to their unique approach of providing a pre-configured platform, with templates, department by department, for analyzing compliance with United States regulations such as the Gramm Leach Bliley Act, Sarbanes Oxley, the USA Patriot Act, and HIPAA. Manakoa's full product suite, which will include Manakoa Compliance WorkCenter(TM) and Manakoa Compliance Command and Control Center(TM), provides a scalable, cost-effective, total compliance solution, which can be utilized in concert with a company's existing IT. Finally, the Company recently announced a joint licensing and development agreement with Battelle Corporation and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to commercialize the first Cyber Attack Simulation Trainer. Trademarks are the property of Manakoa Services Corporation.
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