READING, England, March 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- Industry Expert Will Focus on Delivery of Security Solutions

Verizon Business has appointed John Madelin as director of professional
services for its EMEA Security Solutions practice. In this key role, Madelin
will focus on enhancing the company's delivery of security solutions to
Verizon Business' enterprise and government customers in the region.

Madelin has 15 years of experience in a variety of senior roles in the
security field, including expertise in network security, cryptography and
identity management. Before joining Verizon Business, Madelin headed up BT's
UK business continuity, security and governance practice. He was previously
commercial vice president EMEA at Entrust Technologies, and director of
corporate and business development at RSA Security.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome an executive of John's calibre to
our team," commented Kerry Bailey, vice president, Verizon Business Security
Solutions. "John is a well-known and respected figure in the security
industry, and will play a critical role in consolidating our professional
service expertise to support the evolving security needs of our customers."

Madelin said, "This is an exciting time to be joining Verizon Business.
Developing effective security strategies for the extended enterprise
environment is a critical concern for C-level executives in both public and
private companies. As recent high-profile security breaches demonstrate, the
penalties for getting it wrong can be very high. Verizon Business Security
Solutions has a unique combination of security expertise and network
knowledge, and I look forward to helping the team deliver these benefits to
enterprise and government security customers."

Madelin is a sought-after speaker on the strategic implications of
network security and identity management, and is a founder member of the AXIS
forum, a network of C-level executives engaged in understanding the enabling
implications of security technology. He is also a member of the Institute of
Information Security Professionals.

Verizon Business Security Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of
security services that includes threat and vulnerability management, identity
management, security and compliance programs, and security strategy and
consultation. More than 1,100 security professionals around the globe deliver
these offerings through a range of managed services, professional services
and products.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a
leading provider of advanced communications and information technology (IT)
solutions to large-business and government customers worldwide. Combining
unsurpassed global network reach with advanced communications, security and
other professional service capabilities, Verizon Business delivers innovative
and seamless business solutions to customers around the world. For more
information, visit www.verizonbusiness.com.

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