Array Networks Launches First Site-to-Site SSL VPN Solution.

Array's "Site2Site" Provides Businesses with a More Secure and Flexible Alternative to IPSec VPNs

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Array Networks Inc., a leading provider of optimized and secure universal access solutions, today announced the first site-to-site SSL VPN solution, which offers a more secure and flexible alternative to IPSec VPNs. Array's new Site2Site(TM) solution provides companies with the unique ability to establish an encrypted bi-directional connection on demand between applications, hosts, or networks at any two or more locations without changes required to protect internal networks. This results in a site-to-site VPN solution that provides network administrators with the ability to select which information or applications are to be accessed, thus providing secure access control on a per user basis.

SSL VPN is the fastest growing VPN technology, and has been widely adopted by enterprises and SMBs as a replacement to traditional IPSec VPNs for remote access. Until now, an IPSec VPN was the only choice for a site-to-site IP VPN. This approach has the serious drawback of allowing site-to-site connected users access to entire network resources.

Compared to IPSec, Array's Site2Site solution combines the secure tunneling capability of a site-to-site VPN with the increased security, fine grain access control, hidden internal networks, and reduced administrative burden of SSL VPN. It also includes the unique capability of resource provisioning, whereby specific resources (i.e. applications, networks, printers, etc.) can be "published" to provide access only to specific users and/or user groups.

"Array's new site-to-site SSL VPN solution is yet another assault on the standard use of IPSec VPNs. SSL VPNs have become the solution of choice for remote access because of its policy-based granular access control and data protection capabilities," said Michael Suby, Program Director of Research at Stratecast (a division of Frost & Sullivan). "This new solution brings these same capabilities to site-to-site VPNs. This enables enterprises to proactively manage access on an individual user basis and reduce the risk of data leakage in both remote access and site-to-site connectivity. Consequently, enterprises can now expand their consideration of Array for both remote access AND site-to-site VPNs."

Site2Site is available with all SPX VPN series models including the SPX 2000, 3000 and 5000 and can be deployed in multiple configurations. It can be deployed as a gateway-to-gateway solution in a hub and spoke model where a host SPX is connected to a number of remote locations with SPX Site2Site capability. A second scenario is an SPX with Site2Site connecting directly to a remote device (e.g., a point of sale terminal) thus, eliminating the need for a gateway device. A third configuration is combining remote SSL VPN client access with Site2Site access, whereby a single SPX system provides both capabilities. Gateway mesh configurations can be deployed for distributed site-to-site connectivity.

Site2Site was developed in response to strong demand from Array's customers looking to extend the benefits of their remote access SSL VPNs to their site-to-site connections. Customers using Array's SPX series SSL VPN for both remote access and site-to site are able to simplify management of their VPNs. Businesses can take advantage of the same platform to seamlessly configure, control and administer both the remote and site-to-site VPNs from a single location.

"Array's site-to-site VPN solution will greatly improve security by allowing access only to specific applications, instead of opening up the entire network. This is critical when we're dealing with large amounts of confidential information from customers, brokerage firms, as well as distribution channels," said Tarron Weir, CSO of Hub International, one of the largest insurance brokerages in North America. "Moreover, we will no longer have to lease expensive phone lines for IPSec VPNs, or spend money on IPSec software distribution, training, installation and support."

"Launching Site2Site is a huge industry milestone. This product opens up a myriad of market opportunities for Array, as it has been requested by many of our customers and prospects," said Michael Zhao, president and CEO, Array Networks. "We believe that this product meets the needs of a large untapped market for both green field deployments and replacement of site-to-site IPSec VPNs."

About Array Networks

Founded in 2000, Array Networks is a leading provider of high-performance, secure universal access solutions. Array delivers product lines that address the rapidly growing SSL VPN market as well as the application acceleration market.

More than 1,000 worldwide customers including enterprises, service providers, government and vertical organizations in healthcare, finance, insurance and education rely on Array to provide anytime, anywhere secure and optimized access. Industry leaders including Deloitte, Red Herring, and Frost and Sullivan have recognized Array as a market and technology leader.

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