Close Motor Finance Powers the Branch Office With NetDevices; Creates Robust Disaster Recovery Infrastructure for Data Connectivity and Networking Capabilities in Branch Locations.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- NetDevices, Inc., a developer of services gateway products for enterprise branch networks, today announced that Close Motor Finance, a leading independent provider of finance packages and support insurance services to the motor trade, is the company's most recent customer win in Europe. Close Motor Finance is using NetDevices' SG-8 Unified Services Gateway products to create an airtight air·tight adj. 1. Impermeable by air. 2. Having no weak points; sound: an airtight excuse. airtight Adjective 1. disaster recovery environment for its business critical financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. databases. Working with Global20, a NetDevices Unified Partner, NetDevices has deployed SG-8 units at Close Motor Finance's headquarters in Doncaster, England and at its disaster recovery site in Peterborough. Initially, the SG-8 units will be responsible for all data network connectivity providing routing, firewall and virtual private network (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. ) functionality to support Close Motor Finance's key financial databases. Close Motor Finance will also use the SG-8 to support more than 20 remote business locations via a VPN to provide back-up in the event of IT services or connectivity failure at its headquarters. Because of the SG-8's unique system architecture, the motor finance specialist will be able to guarantee seamless networking services to more than 200 staff at all times. One of the key reasons Close Motor Finance selected NetDevices was the 100% remote accessibility offered by SG-8's Lifeline management architecture, allowing total control and central administration of the gateways for all operations, including software and feature upgrades. "It goes without saying that business continuity is absolutely vital to us. With NetDevices' SG-8, we have created a very robust disaster recovery environment in which we have a great deal of confidence," said David Coleman This page is about David Coleman the sportsman, for the academic visit David Coleman (academic) David Coleman, OBE (born 26 April 1926) is a former British sports commentator and TV presenter. , Head of IT, Close Motor Finance. "The SG-8 is simplicity defined. Not only has it allowed us to create a state of the art solution in the first instance, but it enables seamless upgrades and remote management so that we can constantly guarantee compatibility between our sites." NetDevices' Unified Services Gateways are purpose-built to reduce complexity in branch operations. They include full security, voice, and networking functionality in an always-available, remotely manageable platform. By unifying branch services, customers like Close Motor Finance can improve network reliability and significantly reduce branch operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales , while responding more quickly to problems and performing upgrades remotely. "It no longer makes sense for companies to disrupt their branch office and require on-site service calls due to issues associated with a rack full of point products at each location. At NetDevices, we are wholly focused on reducing branch network complexity while enabling faster deployment of new services, thereby reducing operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. ," said Gordon Young Born October 15, 1919, in McPherson, Kansas, Gordon Young was recognized as one of the most brilliant organists in the United States. He was also a prolific and talented composer of both organ and choral works. , vice president of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. , NetDevices. "Close Motor Finance recognizes the value of a highly resilient, always manageable disaster recovery system and the impact it can have on their business both for today and for years to come." About NetDevices, Inc. Founded in July 2003, NetDevices, Inc. provides next generation products that simplify the multiple technologies found in remote enterprise networks. NetDevices' Unified Services Gateways unify multiple security and networking services into a single, highly available platform, while vastly improving manageability. Enterprises can significantly reduce their total cost of ownership while retaining flexibility, and increase the serviceability (system) serviceability - The ease with which corrective maintenance or preventative maintenance can be performed on a system (e.g. by a hardware service technician). Higher serviceability improves availability and reduces service cost. Serviceability is one component of RAS. and reliability of critical branch services. NetDevices is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California Sunnyvale ([sʌniveil]) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is one of the major cities that make up the Silicon Valley. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 131,760. . For more information on NetDevices, please visit www.NetD.com. |
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