AirTran Airways Upgrades Websense EIM Solution With Bandwidth Optimizer to Manage Bandwidth Use For On-Site and Remote Users.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2003 Bandwidth Management Controlling the traffic flow in a network. See bandwidth manager. Product Improves Airline 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. Performance, Enables VoIP Capability Websense Inc. (Nasdaq:WBSN WBSN Websense, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) WBSN Work Breakdown Structure Number ), the world's leading provider of employee Internet management (EIM EIM Enterprise Incentive Management EIM Enterprise Information Management EIM Enterprise Identity Mapping (IBM) EIM Enterprise Instant Messaging EIM Employee Internet Management EIM European Institute for the Media ) solutions, today announced that AirTran Airways AirTran Airways is a low-cost airline that is a Delaware corporation with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, USA and is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings. AirTran operates over 750 daily flights throughout the eastern USA and the Midwest, including over 270 daily departures from (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AAI AAI American Association of Immunologists. ), one of America's largest low-fare airlines, recently purchased Websense Bandwidth Optimizer(TM) to improve overall network performance and manage non-work-related, bandwidth intensive activities at work. An existing Websense customer with more than 5,400 professional Crew Members, AirTran Airways implemented Websense Bandwidth Optimizer to manage the company's bandwidth distribution and utilization, and ensure adequate capacity to meet business needs. The add-on module recovered network bandwidth and provided additional capacity for the organization's distributed and at-home workforce to use the VPN. In addition, AirTran Airways' VPN connections improved to enable toll-quality IP voice conversations -- saving the company costly long distance charges. "AirTran Airways uses Websense Bandwidth Optimizer to carve bandwidth into reasonable sizes, which enables all users to be productive -- whether directly connected to the core network or using a VPN across the globe," said James Nolin, director of network services for AirTran Airways. "As the bandwidth can be customized, the airline meets the needs of its traveling workforce to obtain critical information, or even answer their direct phone number using voice-over IP technology." A Websense customer since 2001, AirTran Airways uses Websense Enterprise(R) v5 EIM software, Bandwidth Optimizer and Premium Groups(TM) I, II and III to improve on-site workforce productivity, reduce malicious Web threats and prohibit access to inappropriate content. In addition, the company relies on Websense's Real-Time Analyzer(TM) -- an interactive reporting tool -- to determine immediate network traffic problems. Websense Bandwidth Optimizer improves an organization's overall network performance by reducing the use of non-work-related, high-bandwidth media based on real-time network conditions. In conjunction with Websense Enterprise v5 software, Bandwidth Optimizer allows IT managers to define and manage usage limits by preventing additional bandwidth intensive activities until network conditions allow more open access. The product enables responsible use of network resources for business-critical functionality, while also allowing responsible use of rich-media applications. "Websense Bandwidth Optimizer allows IT managers to obtain more control of network resources and traffic," said Bill Goldbach, vice president of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. sales for Websense Inc. "With its advanced functionality and easy installation, the module sets a new standard for cost-conscious companies looking to improve value to both shareholders and employees." About AirTran Airways AirTran Airways is one of America's largest low-fare airlines -- employing more than 5,000 professional Crew Members and serving 488 flights a day to 43 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport World's busiest airport is a claim that is fiercely fought over by the owners of the world's largest airports. The definition of "busiest" is debated as well, with claims being staked on the basis of aircraft operations, cargo traffic or total passengers. (by passenger volume), where it is the second largest carrier operating 188 flights a day. AirTran Airways also is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings AirTran Holdings (NYSE: AAI) is a Nevada corporation that operates as an airline holding company. Its primary asset is AirTran Airways. History After the large amount of negative publicity surrounding the Flight 592 incident, ValuJet Airlines suffered serious Inc., (NYSE: AAI), and the world's largest operator of the Boeing 717, the most modern, environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] aircraft in its class. For more information and reservations, visit airtran.com (America Online See AOL. Keyword: AirTran), call AirTran Airways at 800-AIRTRAN (800/247-8726) or 770/994-8258 (in Atlanta). About Websense Inc. Websense Inc. (Nasdaq:WBSN) is the world's leading provider of employee Internet management solutions. Websense Enterprise software enables organizations to manage how employees use their computing resources, including Internet access See how to access the Internet. , desktop applications and network bandwidth. This helps improve productivity and security, conserve network resources, and mitigate legal liability. Websense serves more than 18,500 customers worldwide, including many of the world's largest corporations. For more information, visit www.websense.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause Websense's results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "planned," "expects," "believes," "strategy," "opportunity," "anticipates" and similar words. These statements may include, among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding proposed new products, services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, customer acceptance of the company's services, products and fee structures; the success of Websense's brand development efforts; the volatile and competitive nature of the Internet industry; changes in domestic and international market conditions and the entry into and development of international markets for the company's products; risks relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc intellectual property ownership; and the other risks and uncertainties described in Websense's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at http://www.sec.gov. Websense assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made. |
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