Array Networks Introduces Legacy Application Support for Array SP at Networld+Interop in Las Vegas 2003.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld+Interop 2003 Las Vegas Booth #7169 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003 New ArrayOS 6.0 Delivers Access to 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. , CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , Microsoft Exchange, and Other Business-Critical Applications to Array's SSL-VPN Platform Array Networks today made secure access to legacy applications much easier and more affordable for enterprises with the announcement of ArrayOS 6.0 for the company's flagship SSL-VPN product, the Array SP(TM). Announced at Networld+Interop 2003 in Las Vegas, booth #7169, Array Networks is helping enterprise customers eliminate the use of complex and cumbersome IPSec virtual private networks as a primary method for enabling branch and remote workers to access legacy applications such as Microsoft Exchange, enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. applications or customer relationship management packages. With this new addition, ArrayOS 6.0 for the Array SP now enables enterprises of all sizes the way to use basic web browsers to securely access business critical information. In addition to supporting legacy applications, the Array SP supports web services/web-based applications such as Outlook Web Access with its advanced HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. 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. technology, "Web Resource Mapping," thus allowing administrators to quickly make intranet applications available to remote users without changing server side content, applications, or worrying about security pitfalls. "Secure remote access is a major business concern for today's enterprises, as they look for ways to use technology to cost-effectively compete in the market," said Steve Shah, director of product management at Array Networks. "With this one product, our customers have a way to performing quick application roll outs that previously took weeks if not months to execute using IPSec based VPNs." In addition to Legacy Application Support, ArrayOS 6.0 also includes: -- Full Site Virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. -- Customers in larger organizations can now use a single Array SP cluster to front multiple business units, making each appear as if they have their own SSL-VPN, authentication, applications, etc. -- ActivCard Authentication -- Sites using the two-factor authentication product from ActivCard can now use their existing authentication system with the Array SP resulting in faster deployments with no disruptions. -- Native Active Directory Support -- Using a Microsoft Management Console plug-in for Users and Groups, administrators using Active Directory can now configure their user, group, and URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. ACL's via the native Active Directory management tools. -- New Management Tools -- Administrators looking for an SSL-VPN with a Cisco-like CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. need to look no further. ArrayOS 6.0 sports an intuitive CLI that is accessible from SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a . In addition to the new CLI (Command Line Interface) is an XML-RPC (XML Remote Procedure Call) A message-based protocol based on XML for accessing services over the Internet. An XML-RPC message is passed to the target server in an HTTP POST request. For more information, visit www.xml-rpc.com. See XMLP, XML and RPC. management interface making the automation process substantially easier. Pricing and Availability ArrayOS 6.0 is scheduled to ship in May. For pricing information, please contact Array Networks at 1-866-MY-ARRAY. About Array Networks Array Networks, the pioneer in directing, accelerating, securing and analyzing all internal and external Web traffic, develops the industry's first fully integrated Web traffic management and security platforms. Headquartered in Campbell, California with sales offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, Array Networks engineers and manufactures its products in the Silicon Valley and sells through direct and value-added channels. Array Networks has raised $43.6 million in venture funding from blue-chip investors U.S. Venture Partners and H&Q Asia Pacific. For more information, visit www.arraynetworks.net or call 408/874-2420. |
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