Array Networks Launches Version 8.0 SSL VPN Software.Offers Unique Custom Portal See personal portal. Design Capability, and New, State-of-the-Art GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. for Simplified Configuration Management MILPITAS, Calif. -- Array Networks Inc., a leading provider of optimized and secure universal access solutions, today announced the availability of its new Version 8.0 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. software. Version 8.0 dramatically simplifies configuration, deployment, and management for IT personnel, and enables companies to easily customize end-user portals based on customer preference. As SSL VPN technology continues to rapidly grow, so does the need for simplified management tools in order to achieve fast and easy deployment. Array's new Portal Theme feature uniquely allows companies to design end-user portals for different user groups using graphical layouts and icons for ease of use, and reduced end user complexity. Version 8.0 meets this need by providing customers with a new, state-of-the-art GUI management system that offers administrators a user interface that is intuitive and easy to use. Array's Version 8.0 also includes a number of other important features in addition to the new WebUI and Portal Themes. It incorporates new Hardware Security Modules, making the SPX (Sequenced Packet EXchange) The transport layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the TCP layer in TCP/IP, it ensures that the entire message arrives intact. SPX uses NetWare's IPX as its delivery mechanism. 3000 and 5000 systems fully compliant with 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 at Level 2. Version 8.0 also supports AES encryption (both 128-bit and 256-bit), enhancements in Network Admission Control, authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , layer 3 VPN connectivity options, and expanded language options. "Version 8.0 incorporates features that were requested by enterprise and large institutional customers,"said Jim Greenway, vice president of marketing for Array Networks. "We received excellent feedback from our Beta customers. The WebUI dramatically simplified system management, while our Portal Themes allowed them to build custom portals that provide easier navigation and better graphical look and feel than is possible with any other SSL VPN product." Companies of various sizes around the world are rapidly deploying SSL VPNs for remote access. Array Networks is the first and only vendor to announce availability of SSL VPN technology to address site-to-site access, thus providing a complete end-to-end SSL VPN solution. Version 8.0 software is immediately available on all SPX series systems - the SPX2000i, 2000, 3000 and 5000. 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 and application acceleration markets. 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 Red Herring A preliminary registration statement that must be filed with the SEC describing a new issue of stock (IPO) and the prospects of the issuing company. Notes: , and Frost and Sullivan have recognized Array as a market and technology leader. Array is headquartered in Milpitas, California Milpitas (IPA pronunciation: mɪlpitʌs; inhabitants are called 'Milpitans') is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located with San Jose to its south and Fremont to its north, at the eastern end of Highway 237 and generally between Interstate freeways 680 and with sales offices around the world. The company has over 100 resellers and VARs worldwide. For more information, please visit www.arraynetworks.net or call 1-866-MY-ARRAY. |
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