AirMagnet Selected for iGov's Wireless Alliance to Complete a Comprehensive Wireless Solution for the Government.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- iSolutions for Wireless Enables Government Agencies to Defend the Mobile Workforce AirMagnet, Inc., announced today its participation in iGov's one-of-a-kind, turnkey, secure wireless networking See wireless network. solution that ensures interoperability among multiple wireless technologies and the wired network. iGov's new comprehensive solution, iSolutions for Wireless, combines sales, marketing, and engineering resources from 10 partners, including AirMagnet, that iGov has identified as industry leaders within the Federal marketplace. AirMagnet Enterprise, a wireless LAN security One issue with corporate wireless networks in general, and WLANs in particular, involves the need for security. Many early access points could not discern whether or not a particular user had authorization to access the network. and performance management system, will provide iSolutions for Wireless customers with the industry's most comprehensive intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. and response. "iGov's new offering will help fortify for·ti·fy v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies v.tr. To make strong, as: a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications. b. To reinforce by adding material. our stronghold in the federal market -- iGov has a stellar reputation as a trusted technology solutions partner to government agencies worldwide," said Dean Au, 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. of AirMagnet. "AirMagnet continues to have a very successful track record in the government market as the clear wireless security choice for Federal and defense organizations -- including the military's largest and most scalable wireless implementations -- that have no tolerance for security breaches." AirMagnet recently announced that its AirMagnet Enterprise SmartEdge Sensor software algorithms are compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military government agencies and by government contractors. (FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) A series of publications issed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies information security guidelines for federal government departments and agencies. ) 140-2 standard according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology, governmental agency within the U.S. Dept. of Commerce with the mission of "working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards" in the national interest. (NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology. ). AirMagnet is the only infrastructure-agnostic wireless intrusion detection and prevention system to receive this compliance. FIPS 140-2 compliance is required for selected government deployments and allows AirMagnet's SmartEdge Sensors to be used by federal agencies and other organizations that mandate stringent security measures in order to protect critical and sensitive data. "Finally, the government can get mission-ready, comprehensive, and secure wireless networks, regardless of the size of the organization," said Oscar Fuster, iGov's Vice President, Consulting Services. "In the past, we've seen several unsuccessful attempts at a joint solution, leaving technological gaps in the network. With iSolutions for Wireless, government agencies get a comprehensive wireless solution that brings the best available products from each partner's respective concentration." iGov's iSolutions for Wireless is an end-to-end solution that includes technical expertise on secure wireless networking and encompasses the following technologies: --Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology that offers easy, secure, and integrated wireless connectivity, enhanced battery life, great performance and cool designs --Award-winning IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) ThinkPads(R) ideal for wireless networking --Grid architecture & centralized delivery mobility and wireless services --FIPS 140-2 layer 2 wireless network encryption --High performance smart antennae that extend Wi-Fi coverage --AirMagnet's enterprise-class wireless intrusion detection & prevention systems --NDIS layer firewalls to defend end-point security for desktops, laptops and mobile devices --Enterprise software for securing mobile devices through encryption and access control --Integrated product plus supply chain solutions to the wireless communications industry Recognized government-wide as a proven authority on wireless networking and security, iGov is currently entrusted with most of the U.S. Army's wireless requirements. Among the bases served by iGov are Forts Knox, Bragg, Polk, and Campbell; Redstone Arsenal; Tobyhanna Army Depot Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA, was established Feb. 1, 1953 as Tobyhanna Signal Depot. Today, it is the Defense Department’s leading facility for the repair, upgrade and integration of Command, Control, Computer, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and ; and the United States Military Academy United States Military Academy, at West Point, N.Y.; for training young men and women to be officers in the U.S. army; founded and opened in 1802. The original act provided that the Corps of Engineers stationed at West Point should constitute a military academy, but at West Point. For more information about AirMagnet, please visit the company at the following conferences this week: --FCW.com's 2nd Wireless Conference and Exhibition in Washington, D.C., at The Ronald Reagan Building The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and International Trade Center from February 28 - March 2, 2005 (Booth #225) --Federal Business Council -- Federal Aviation Association (FAA) CIO/ISSO Conference 2005 at The Town & Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from February 28 - March 3, 2005 (Booth #14) About AirMagnet Founded in 2001, AirMagnet, Inc. provides the most trusted WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network management and security software systems in handheld, laptop and Enterprise configurations. Used by IT professionals at more than 3,000 companies worldwide in manufacturing, financial, retail, service, health care, utility, transportation, education and government sectors, AirMagnet solves Wi-Fi connection problems, tracks down unauthorized access, simplifies site surveys, and locks in unprecedented levels of network performance, security and reliability. Additional information about AirMagnet and its products is available on the Web at www.AirMagnet.com. About iGov iGov is a trusted government advisor that provides manageable and cost-effective information technology solutions to agencies worldwide. iGov offers a full line of IT products; security, storage, wireless, and networking iSolutions consulting practices; and asset information management solutions. Established in 1996, iGov has developed a broad contract portfolio featuring solutions from the leading hardware and software manufacturers in the industry. Its expert engineers and knowledgeable sales staff build and implement the best solutions for our DoD and Civilian agency clients. iGov is a small business with its headquarters in McLean, Va., and is online at www.igov.com. (C) 2005 AirMagnet, Inc. All rights reserved. AirMagnet and AirWISE are registered trademarks, and the AirMagnet logo is a trademark, of AirMagnet, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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