BT Launches Secure Universal Remote Access Service; Managed Service Offering Takes the ``Office'' out of the Office.EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. -- BT today announced the launch of MobileXpress(TM), a new flagship flexible working solution that provides fully secure access to corporate networks for remote users, including employees, business partners or customers. MobileXpress is an end-to-end managed service that allows business users to access their applications remotely. MobileXpress brings together into a single, simple solution multiple BT and BT Infonet remote working service offerings. Users can easily connect from more than 150 countries worldwide through straightforward client software -- using only one user ID and password -- whether they are mobile, teleworking or even flying. Wireless connectivity ranges from over 19,000 wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area (Wi-Fi) hotspots (extending to more than 30,000 hotspots worldwide in 2006) to in-flight wireless to 3G mobile services. Fixed line broadband and dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. complement the broad range of access capabilities, while layered security Layered security is a new term used by information protection and online security vendors that describes the practice of leveraging several different point security solutions to protect the digital identities and information of consumer, enterprise or government environments. options ensure that once connected, users have fully secure and reliable access to corporate information. Aaron McCormack, VP Global Products, BT Global Services, said: "With the number of remote office locations and mobile professionals growing exponentially, being able to provide remote access to the corporate network has become fundamental to success in today's global economy. MobileXpress is an integral part of BT's vision for enabling mobility within the digital networked economy, providing the industry with a powerful remote working product that combines functionality and accessibility with complete simplicity." Luke Dallafior, VP of Communications Solutions, BT Infonet, said: "The growing business use of internet access See how to access the Internet. and the proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of mobile technologies have led to a significant surge in demand for flexible working conditions. Combining the best features of some industry-leading solutions, MobileXpress from BT gives organizations the ability to provide greater support for flexible working, offering ease of use, increased productivity and secure connectivity." "Mobile working includes home working, working from branch offices and client sites, as well as campus roaming and on-the-road activities. Ovum believes that the ability to support the application and service needs of mobile workers across all these different contexts will be a key source of differentiation for suppliers," said Jeremy Green Jeremy Green is a sports columnist and NFL studio analyst who currently works for ESPN.[1] where among other things he hosts the daily American Football podcast "Football Today". , Principal Analyst Enterprise Mobility at Ovum. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. IDC's Worldwide Mobile Worker Population Forecast and Analysis 2005-2009, the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. had the highest percentage of mobile workers in its workforce in 2004, and is expected to reach over 70% mobile workforce penetration by the end of the forecast period, thereby making the U.S. the most mobile-enabled workforce across the five regions surveyed (United States, Asia-Pacific, Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). , Japan and Rest of World). About BT Infonet BT Infonet is a leading provider of managed network communications services for multinational entities, fully owned by BT Group and part of BT Global Services. BT Infonet offers integrated solutions optimizing the complex relationship between enterprise applications and the global network. BT Infonet provides local service support in over 70 countries and territories and its network is accessible from more than 180 countries. Additional information about BT Infonet is available at http://www.bt.infonet.com About BT BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions, serving customers in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services, and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT consists principally of three lines of business: --BT Retail, providing a comprehensive range of communications and related services to more than 20m UK consumers and businesses. --BT Wholesale, providing network services and solutions within the UK to more than 600 fixed and mobile operators and service providers, including the provision of broadband and private circuits. --BT Global Services, providing networked IT services to meet the needs of multi-site organizations globally. BT Global Services operates in more than 130 countries and also offers international carrier services. In the year ended 31 March 2005, BT Group's turnover was GBP GBP In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the British Pound. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 18,623 million, with profit before goodwill amortization, exceptional items and taxation of GBP 2,085 million. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt |
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