ADTRAN Licenses SafeNet SoftRemote to Expand Enterprise-Class VPN Solution.Business/Technology Editors BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2001 SafeNet (Nasdaq: SFNT), a leading provider of Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. technology that is the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, in the VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. industry, today announced that ADTRAN (NASDAQ: ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ) has licensed its industry-leading VPN client, SoftRemote(TM). ADTRAN will use SoftRemote as the NetVanta VPN Client, rounding out its VPN solution to provide an unrivaled remote access client product that will serve the company's enterprise customers. "SafeNet's reputation of providing solid security technology is well-known in the industry. We chose SafeNet because they are the obvious leader for VPN client software," said Tim Saunders, vice president for product management, ADTRAN Enterprise Networks Division. "SoftRemote builds on our VPN offering and enables us to rapidly expand our secure communications solution." ADTRAN will bundle SoftRemote with their NetVanta series of VPN gateways allowing mobile customers a way to securely connect to NetVanta VPN gateways. By combining SoftRemote with NetVanta VPN gateways, ADTRAN offers a full enterprise-class VPN solution. The NetVanta VPN products are designed to maintain data integrity, secure VPN tunneling, and protect local area networks from cyber attacks, offering several key security features like IPSec VPN tunneling, access policies, stateful inspection A firewall technology that ensures that all inbound packets are the result of an outbound request. Also called "stateful packet inspection" (SPI), it was designed to prevent harmful or unrequested packets from entering the computer. firewall, cyber assault protection, network address translation, and authenticated remote user access. ADTRAN customers will now benefit from the SecureIP Technology(TM) found at the heart of SoftRemote and all SafeNet security solutions. ADTRAN joins the growing list of leading Internet infrastructure manufacturers and security vendors that have selected SafeNet's VPN client technology including Cisco Systems, Nokia, 3Com, Netscreen, Secure Computing, and RSA Security. "Our reputation has afforded us the position of being the experts in VPN security technology. For this reason, leading security colleagues such as ADTRAN, continually turn to us for the most secure remote access solution," said Sean Price, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales for SafeNet. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is an established supplier of advanced transmission products for today's expansive telecommunications networks. Widely deployed in carrier, CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) , enterprise and global networks worldwide, ADTRAN products support all major digital technologies, including fiber, T3, T1, E1, wireless T1/E1, ATM, Frame Relay, VPN, SHDSL SHDSL Single-Line High-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line SHDSL Symmetrical High-Density Digital Subscriber Line SHDSL Symmetrical High Bitrate Digital Subscriber Line (Ericsson) SHDSL Symmetrical Highspeed Digital Subscriber Loop , SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line , HDSL See DSL. HDSL - High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line , HDSL2, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , and DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S . According to Gartner/Dataquest and IDC, ADTRAN has gained the leading market position in enterprise integrated access devices and HDSL, while maintaining its leadership position for the fourth year in a row in T1 and subrate CSU/DSUs, Frame Relay/DDS extension, and ISDN extension. ADTRAN equipment serves the major Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers, interexchange carriers, ISPs, Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, international service providers, public and private enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers. For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN (800 923-8726) or via e-mail at info@adtran.com. On the web, visit www.adtran.com. About SafeNet, Inc. SafeNet (Nasdaq: SFNT), a leading provider of Internet security utilizing its SecureIP Technology(TM), has set the industry standard for virtual private network (VPN) technology and secure business communications. The company brings more than 18 years of experience in developing, deploying, and managing network security systems for the most security-conscious financial institutions and government organizations around the world. SafeNet's proven technology has emerged as the de facto [Latin, In fact.] In fact, in deed, actually. This phrase is used to characterize an officer, a government, a past action, or a state of affairs that must be accepted for all practical purposes, but is illegal or illegitimate. industry standard for VPNs, establishing the company as the provider of choice for leading Internet infrastructure manufacturers, service providers, and security vendors. Customers include Texas Instruments, Samsung, Centillium Communications, Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Nokia, and 3Com. With SafeNet securing the infrastructure of today's e-business communications, the company is opening new markets for interoperable, secure, and deployable VPN communications. For more information, visit http://www.safenet-inc.com/ Editor's Note: SafeNet is a registered trademark and SecureIP, SoftRemote are trademarks of SafeNet, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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