Aerospace Information Selects Array Networks SP Series SSL VPN for Secure Access to Business-Critical Applications.BEIJING & CAMPBELL, Calif. -- Major Aerospace Company Chooses Array for Strong Performance in Large 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. Enterprise Environments Aerospace Information Corp. Ltd., a leading Chinese aerospace company pursuing technological research, industrial production and trade, has selected Array Networks SP series SSL VPN to provide the gateway for the company's large enterprise-class secure remote access network environment. Array Networks is a leading provider of secure application deployment appliances for Global 2000 companies. Aerospace Information Corp. has many complex applications including customer service system, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. system, Golden Card and Golden TAX system, and an electronic education system. And with large numbers of users and partners requiring access to different resources for data and applications, keeping the data confidential is very important to them. Aerospace Information decided an IPsec VPN could not accommodate the volume of users and could not securely connect remote office users cost-effectively nor provide the performance remote users require. In addition, some users access the Internet through NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. or proxy servers Also called a "proxy," it is a computer system or router that breaks the connection between sender and receiver. Functioning as a relay between client and server, proxy servers are used to help prevent an attacker from invading the private network. , and IPsec VPNs could not provide the levels of support required for access to ERP and customer service applications. After extensive testing and evaluation of available SSL VPN solutions, Aerospace Information selected Array Networks' SP Series SSL VPN appliance. The SP Series SSL VPN appliance, the industry's first truly Enterprise VPN, is designed to provide secure remote access to business-critical data and applications by users in large enterprise environments. "Array offered us the most secure, scalable and highest-performing appliances on the market," said Wei Dongjie, senior technology manager for Aerospace Information. "We are very impressed im·press 1 tr.v. im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es 1. To affect strongly, often favorably: by the security and performance of Array's SSL VPN solution and how it applies to our applications for ERP, online taxation and customer service system." "Aerospace Information is one of China's fastest-growing technology companies with expanding programs for security technology, computer hardware manufacturing and software application development," said Michael Zhao, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Array Networks. "Their requirements for powerful security, scalability, and ease of deployment represent exactly the sort of enterprise that our SP series SSL VPN appliance is best designed to handle and we're pleased to add them to our growing customer list." Array Networks' SP SSL VPN platform is the industry's leading solution for secure remote access performance, scalability and total cost of ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ). The Array SP series address the critical requirements of Global 2000 companies for secure remote access to business-critical data and applications that are scalable for up to tens of thousands of users. The Array SP's reliability, performance and low cost-of-ownership make it the platform of choice for large enterprises that require secure remote access via SSL VPNs. About Array Networks Array Networks is a world leader in secure application acceleration and deployment appliances for global enterprises. Built upon the Array SpeedStack(TM) technology, Array's unified secure content access solutions enable industry-leading performance, integration, scalability and ease of implementation and management. With headquarters in Campbell and sales offices in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Array engineers and manufactures its products in the Silicon Valley and sells them through direct and indirect channels across the globe. For more information, visit www.arraynetworks.net or call 408-378-6800. About AeroInfo Aerospace Information Corp. Ltd. is a high-technology enterprise co-sponsored by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp., China Academy of Carrier Rockets, China Changfeng Machinery-Electronics Technology Research and Design Institute, China Haiying Machinery Electronics Technology Research Institute, China Academy of Space Technology The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) is an organizational unit of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). CAST designs and manufactures Dong Fang Hong satellites.[1] References 1. , Shanghai Academy of Aerospace Technology, China Great Wall Industry Corp., and Haerbin Institute of Technology, with funding of approximately 120 million RMB RMB Right Mouse Button RMB Regional Management Board (USACE) RMB Rolf Maier Bode (musician, band) RMB Ren Min Bi (currency of People's Republic of China) . The company is a joint body of the former Aerospace Jinsui High Technology Ltd., the former Beijing Aerospace Gold-Card Electronics Ltd., and the former Beijing Aerospace Sida SIDA Syndrome d'immunodeficience acquise, French for AIDS, see there Electronics Ltd., and other technology and aerospace businesses in China. Aerospace Information is a provider of information security technology, computer hardware, and software development, as well as research, production, and service. The company seeks to be a major force in China's IT industry through the development of key products and services, high-efficiency development and manufacturing, and quality service and support. For more information, visit www.aero-info.com.cn. Note to Editors: Array Networks and Array SP are trademarks of Array Networks. All product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations. |
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