AEP Systems Launches Channel Program to Deliver e-Security Hardware to VARs, Solution Providers and System Integrators Worldwide.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld + Interop 2003 Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. Booth #7274, North Hall Infosec Europe Booth #592 LAS VEGAS & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003 AEP AEP - Application Environment Profile Systems, the high-speed security solutions company, announces today the launch of its official channel program to distribute e-Security and acceleration hardware through VARs, Solution Providers and System Integrators. AEP Systems will seek partners with proven expertise in providing quality support and services to customers worldwide. AEP Systems' distribution partners, such as Bell Micro in the US and Baltimore Technologies Baltimore Technologies was an internet security firm founded in 1976 by Michael Purser. It was acquired in 1996 by a team financed by Dermot Desmond and led by Fran Rooney, who became CEO. and Entec in Europe, will sell AEP Systems' security hardware directly to end users. Solution provider partners will be market leaders in supplying hardware and software products that enable or complement AEP Systems' product range, as do current partners Fujitsu Siemens (Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Inc. (USA), Milpitas, CA, www.fujitsu-siemens.com) Fujitsu Siemens Computers USA is a wholly owned research and development subsidiary of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. , Microsoft and Entrust. "Whether a business or technology company, AEP Systems' partners will play a critical role in delivering best-of-breed e-Security products to market," said Mark Taber, US Vice-President of Sales. "In addition, technology partners will proactively collaborate to architect products. This will help our customers to maximize benefits from the implementation of joint solutions." As part of the official channel partner program, AEP Systems will distribute its newly launched Secure Sockets Layer (networking, security) Secure Sockets Layer - (SSL) A protocol designed by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide secure communications over the Internet using asymmetric key encryption. (SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. ) 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. product, AEP SureWare A-Gate, exclusively through channel partners. "Demand for remote access hardware appliances is exploding because more and more businesses require anytime, anywhere access to internal systems," said Taber. "As a result, AEP Systems is concentrating on signing-up prominent channel partners, like Bell Micro, to sell AEP SureWare A-Gate into the growing SSL VPN market and to manage and support customers." AEP Systems is committed to building a robust network of channel sales partners to service a broad range of customers. As part of the new channel program, partners will be equipped to generate qualified leads, demonstrate AEP Systems' products and close sales. In addition, program members gain access to discounted products, training and other services in order to deliver AEP Systems' security solutions to customers worldwide. For more information about AEP Systems' channel programs, visit www.aepsystems.com/partners.htm. About AEP Systems AEP Systems (www.aepsystems.com), the high-speed security company, delivers hardware security and acceleration solutions that are fast and cost-effective to deploy. Customers include financial institutions, government bodies, healthcare organizations, and OEMs. Founded in 1998, AEP Systems is privately held with its US headquarters in Boston, MA and offices in Palo Alto Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Europe and Asia-Pacific. |
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