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BlackMesh's Red Hat-based PaaS Cloud Offering Achieves FedRAMP CertificationBlackMesh, a leader in cloud-based solutions, continues to provide innovative solutions to the government cloud market by officially achieving Federal Risk Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) certification for its SecureCloud PaaS offering built with OpenShift by Red Hat (News - Alert). BlackMesh's SecureCloud platform meets the strict requirements of federal government agencies using cloud computing ad provides the highest level of security to vital government information. This marks BlackMesh's first FedRAMP certification for a Red Hat offering. As a Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider, BlackMesh has developed a private cloud solution that meets federal security control requirements. "Achieving FedRAMP certification for SecureCloud is a significant step for the government's Cloud First policy," said BlackMesh CEO Eric Mandel. "By working with Red Hat to leverage OpenShift capabilities such as accelerated application delivery and streamlined workflows, BlackMesh can dispense more agile cloud platform services to federal customers that include industry-leading protection and responsiveness to security threats." Headquartered in Northern Virginia, BlackMesh's open source deployment helps federal agencies thrive within the advancing and evolving world of cloud computing, bringing Red Hat's cloud solutions to public sector customers. With over a decade of experience in building and managing private clouds, BlackMesh is one of only 32 FedRAMP authorized cloud service providers. BlackMesh, a certified Red Hat cloud provider, achieved FedRAMP authority to operate in April 2015. The service provider also hosts platforms that require Payment Card Industry (PCI (News - Alert)), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagement No.16 (SSAE 16), and Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Impact Level 2 compliance standards. BlackMesh is working to achieve FedRAMP Revision 4 compliance in early 2016. About BlackMesh Established as a global technology company in Ashburn, VA, BlackMesh, a managed service provider, delivers cloud-based solutions to government agencies, non-profit organizations, development groups, and large enterprise corporations to help them become more sustainable. BlackMesh delivers unparalleled expertise in the areas of Drupal, data compliance and protection; and networking solutions and infrastructure. BlackMesh's robust Drupal CMS solutions are ideal for managing high volumes of website traffic. The company's proficiency in executing optimized configurations, tuning parameters, and resolving specific client constraints has made BlackMesh's Drupal capabilities a favorite among many organizations. As exemplified by its Drupal expertise, BlackMesh is proficient in LAMP Stack, integrates Docker, Joomla, Magento, Node.js, and WordPress, and manages Windows applications (such as SharePoint) and other programs simultaneously. Red Hat and OpenShift are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
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