Chantry Networks Partners with Blue Ridge Networks to Address High-Security Demands of Government, Healthcare and Financial Organizations.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2004 Offers High Assurance Security for Wireless LANs; Technical Integration Significantly Enhances HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, Compliance Chantry chan·try n. pl. chan·tries Ecclesiastical 1. An endowment to cover expenses for the saying of masses and prayers, usually for the soul of the founder of the endowment. 2. Networks, the leading innovator of routed wireless networking See wireless network. technology, and Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, eastern range of the Appalachian Mts., extending south from S Pa. to N Ga.; highest mountains in the E United States. Mt. Mitchell, 6,684 ft (2,037 m) high, is the tallest peak. Beginning with a narrow ridge in the north, c. Networks, a leader in mobility solutions announced today a technical partnership integrating Chantry's award-winning BeaconWorks(TM) wireless LAN technology with Blue Ridge's established and proven high security communications platform. By integrating BeaconWorks and BorderGuard(TM) 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. , Chantry and Blue Ridge deliver wireless security at levels appropriate for the federal government and also enhance HIPAA compliance for wireless networks at healthcare institutions and providers. "While it is widely acknowledged that privacy attacks on corporate networks are climbing, some businesses require more robust security than others," said Tom Racca, vice president of marketing, Chantry Networks. "No organization, especially within security conscious industries such as healthcare, finance and government can afford a risk with their wireless networks. By teaming with Blue Ridge Networks, we are bringing together the most innovative wireless LAN technology with a proven solution for meeting stringent security requirements." BeaconWorks provides wireless connectivity directly over IP (Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. ). This approach enables out-of-the-box compatibility with leading wired network infrastructure, provides the foundation for wireless voice over IP (VoIP) with such features as seamless IP roaming and gives customers a future-proof solution for wireless data and voice communications. The entire line of BeaconWorks products includes Chantry's innovative VNSWorks(TM) technology for intelligent wireless subnets that enable differentiated provisioning and policing between different types of user groups, over one physical network. Chantry's BeaconWorks leverages the most widely accepted and developing industry standards. All of the BeaconWorks products comply with IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11 a/b/g standards, ensuring customers interoperability among and between other 802.11 a/b/g-based solutions. Blue Ridge's BorderGuard(TM) VPN, featuring FIPS-140 certification and the National Security Agency's (NSA NSA abbr. National Security Agency Noun 1. NSA - the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign ) SPOCK Spock , Benjamin McLane 1903-1998. American pediatrician, educator, and writer. His book Baby and Child Care, originally published in 1946, had a great influence on child-rearing. Noun 1. validation achieves completely secure, always on data connectivity whether users are roaming around the world or utilizing 802.11 in a corporate WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network environment, infinitely extending the secure corporate perimeter for mobile workers. BorderGuard VPN features an embedded strong authentication system, and Tunnel-Lock(TM), a unique security feature that ensures wireless network perimeters are impenetrable to attack. This combination of security features ensures compliance with HIPAA section 142.308 in transmitting private health information over public networks, and meets the stringent demands of the most security conscious organizations worldwide. "Wireless is the next frontier for network security," said Jeff Crisci, senior director of marketing, Blue Ridge Networks. "We have more than 10 years experience bringing communications solutions to the most security conscious organizations in the world, and we're excited about the opportunities to apply our technology to wireless environments. However, as customers look at wireless technology, it is vital that they evaluate technology based on anticipated needs, not just today's requirements. Chantry's IP-based architecture gives businesses the peace of mind that the solution will solve not just today's, but also tomorrow's wireless network challenges. For that reason, we've selected Chantry as a partner to help us bring wireless access to organizations with high security needs." About Blue Ridge Networks Blue Ridge Networks, based in Chantilly, Virginia, creates secure communication solutions optimized for mobile networking environments. Our BorderGuard(TM) system delivers private and persistent connectivity whether deploying a war time communications bunker or remotely connecting to a corporate LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. . Featuring 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, Common Criteria, HIPAA compliance, and the NSA's SPOCK validation, this system transforms all the world's data networks from dial, to dedicated, to 802.11 WLANs, to traditional LANs into one seamless and secure network. Blue Ridge Networks has provided secure and reliable networking solutions to commercial enterprises and select federal agencies for more than 10 years. For more information, please visit www.blueridgenetworks.com. About Chantry Networks Chantry Networks is the creator of BeaconWorks, an innovative, IP-based wireless LAN (WLAN) solution. Offering unprecedented scalability and availability, coupled with unique network virtualization features, BeaconWorks overcomes the obstacles inherent in traditional WLAN systems to provide enterprises and service providers with the first economical and practical solution for building seamless and pervasive wireless networks. Founded in April of 2002, Chantry Networks is headquartered in Boston with offices in Chicago, Denver, 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 , San Francisco and Toronto. Chantry is backed by top-tier investors including Flagship Ventures, Primaxis Technology Ventures, Venture Coaches and Ventures West. For more information, please visit Chantry Networks on the Web at: www.chantrynetworks.com |
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