Dataguise Certified for Use With MapR Distribution for Apache Hadoop

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwire - Jan 23, 2013) - Dataguise, a leading innovator of data security intelligence and protection solutions, today announced that DG for Hadoop™ is now certified for use with the MapR Distribution for Apache Hadoop. The certification is a result of a partnership between Dataguise and MapR Technologies (http://www.mapr.com), a leader in Hadoop technology, which has resulted in a certified solution that assures data privacy protection and delivers risk assessment intelligence for enterprises using the MapR Hadoop distribution.

MapR is an award-winning Apache Hadoop distribution which brings unprecedented dependability, speed and ease-of-use to Apache Hadoop deployments. When combined with DG for Hadoop by Dataguise, MapR enables customers to more confidently and securely harness Big Data for analytics.

"By certifying DG for Hadoop with MapR distributions we are able to protect sensitive information in Big Data environments, enhancing overall security and accessibility," said Manmeet Singh, CEO, Dataguise. "Together with MapR, Dataguise helps to deliver on the promise of Hadoop in mission critical environments."

"Dataguise is actively supporting the security needs of Hadoop environments," said Alan Geary, senior director of business development, MapR Technologies. "Through our partnership, mutual customers of MapR and Dataguise can be assured of regulation compliant delivery of valued data in their Hadoop deployment."

DG for Hadoop is a comprehensive, flexible and modular solution that delivers enterprise-class protection to sensitive data aggregated in Hadoop installations. Offering actionable intelligence to decision makers about their compliance risk and mitigation policies, DG for Hadoop adapts easily to different deployments and data utilization needs.

Dataguise joins a distinguished list of MapR partners that are working together to enable diverse organizations within the Hadoop community to expand their reach and ultimately help customers leverage Big Data through MapR's next generation distribution for Apache Hadoop. For more information, please visit: www.mapr.com/partners.

About Dataguise
Dataguise helps organizations safely leverage their enterprise data with a comprehensive risk-based data protection solution. By automatically locating sensitive data, transparently protecting it with high performance masking, encryption or quarantine, and providing enterprise compliance intelligence to managers, Dataguise improves data risk management and operational efficiencies while reducing regulatory compliance costs. For more information, call 510-824-1036 or visit www.dataguise.com.

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About MapR Technologies
MapR delivers on the promise of Hadoop, making managing and analyzing Big Data a reality for more business users. The award-winning MapR Distribution brings unprecedented dependability, speed and ease-of-use to Hadoop. Combined with data protection and business continuity, MapR enables customers to harness the power of Big Data analytics. Leading companies including Amazon, Cisco, EMC and Google partner with MapR to deliver an enterprise-grade Hadoop solution. Investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners, NEA and Redpoint Ventures. Connect with MapR on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.