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Energy Firm Tightens Protection, Simplifies IT Work Using Business-Ready Security Solutions

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Overview NuStar Energy, based in San Antonio, Texas, transports and stores petroleum products for customers all over the world. NuStar Energy has grown rapidly since its founding, which has introduced greater risks to corporate information, made regulatory compliance more difficult, and increased IT work. Using Microsoft business-ready security products, NuStar has enhanced network protection, reduced desktop computer downtime by 450 hours annually, improved compliance, and saved U.S. $200,000 annually through IT efficiencies.

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Publisher	Microsoft	File Format	HTML
Date Published	June 2009
Format	Case Studies
Topics	Network Security, Security Management

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