Columbitech Improves User and IT Productivity Features for Mobile VPN Security Solution.Upgraded Software-Based 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. Solution Doubles Connection Speeds Across WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network and WWAN See wireless WAN. Environments 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 -- Columbitech today announced the latest version of its Mobile VPN software that includes new features and user enhancements. The user experience is now improved with more than double the connection speed, providing increased productivity. Mobile users will experience significantly faster performance over WLAN and WWAN networks, including WiMAX and 3G networks. With support for Local 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. access, Columbitech Mobile VPN users can now benefit from the shared resources of a split-tunneling VPN without the security vulnerabilities of multiple, simultaneous connections. For IT administrators, they can configure the client to access specific resources, such as a printer, on the local network without interrupting the user connection to the VPN server. In addition, specific user performance statistics are now available through the VPN Server Administrative Tool, which include such metrics as length of connections and data amount transferred. Enhanced Windows-based features for the Columbitech Mobile VPN include support for Windows Domain authentication over LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. . The Columbitech Mobile VPN streamlines the setup process by allowing authentication against a Windows Domain without requiring the VPN server to be a member of the domain. Support for Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. has also been added to the Columbitech Mobile VPN's list of operating systems, which already includes Windows CE, Windows Mobile 5/6, Windows XP/2000, DOS, and others. "Our mission at Columbitech is to enable true mobility across any enterprise wireless environment," said Lars Resenius, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Columbitech. "We want companies to tap into the potential of mobility without sacrificing security, and the Columbitech Mobile VPN allows companies to do just that. This latest upgrade of our product reinforces our ongoing commitment to fearless mobility within a secure environment." Unlike traditional VPNs used for fixed remote access, the Columbitech Mobile VPN provides mobile workers a persistent and secure connection to enterprise applications as they roam between networks or move in and out of coverage. With Columbitech Mobile VPN deployed on a smartphone, the session persistence function allows users to simultaneously send data and receive phone calls - without the risk of data loss. This is an extremely valuable feature for most 3G users who often encounter problems with dropped applications and lost data every time a phone call comes in. The upgraded Mobile VPN solution is available immediately. Current Columbitech customers with a maintenance contract can download a free upgrade from the Columbitech website. About Columbitech Columbitech, the world's most deployed mobile VPN provider, enables fearless enterprise mobility and unleashes the power of wireless. Its software solution offers seamless security for any mobile device and application, with support for WLAN and public networks, including 3G, 4G and WiMAX. The Columbitech solution provides transparent access to enterprise applications from any network, without requiring any changes to hardware. With over 2 million deployed users, customers include three of the top ten U.S. retailers, several large European service providers and all military branches in the U.S. The embedded solution is OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and licensed by leading companies, including Motorola and Ericsson. The Columbitech solution holds a 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 certification. The company is privately held with offices in Stockholm, Sweden, and New York, USA. |
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