Communication Systems Design Awards Andes Networks for Innovation and Vision.Business/Technology Editors MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2001 Leading Industry Publication Hails Andes Networks' Revolutionary Approach for Managing Encrypted Web Traffic Andes Networks, a provider of ASIC-based networking systems for acceleration and management of 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. encrypted traffic, today announced that the company has been selected by Communication Systems Design magazine as a recipient of its second annual Comet Awards. The awards, selected by the magazine's editors and those of its sister publications EE Times, CommsDesign.com and Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Programming, recognize young companies believed to have the vision, focus, innovative technology, and risk-taking skills to become a technology leader and to have significant market impact. "We are pleased that Communication Systems Design, a leading voice in the industry, recognizes Andes Networks as an innovator in developing traffic management solutions that will enhance communications over the Internet," said Paul Gordon Paul Gordon may refer to:
Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. ." As organizations are increasingly faced with the challenges of efficiently distributing confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" steer, tip, wind, hint, lead over the Internet, they have been forced to make a choice between optimizing Web site performance and securing systems data. Andes' proprietary Packetized SSL(TM) technology provides scalable high-performance SSL acceleration SSL acceleration is a method of offloading the processor-intensive public key encryption algorithms involved in SSL transactions to a hardware accelerator. Typically, this is a separate card that plugs into a PCI slot in a computer that contains one or more co-processors able to and offloading to enable service providers and enterprises to deploy secure e-business applications without degrading website performance. Andes' PSSL PSSL Pro Sound and Stage Lighting PSSL Port Skills and Safety Limited (UK) product is the world's first true networking system for acceleration and management of SSL-encrypted traffic. As opposed to the legacy approach of utilizing a PC-based system architecture. Andes' systems are designed, using a family of custom integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. , utilizing a classic architecture that is at the heart of today's routers, switches, and VPNs to meet the challenge of supporting today's demanding network environments. "The innovative, secure next-generation traffic management technology developed by Andes Networks addresses the growing need for advanced Internet communications and may lead to significant success in the marketplace, " said Rob Keenan, Editor-in-Chief of Communication Systems Design. ABOUT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DESIGN Communication Systems Design (www.csdmag.com) is a magazine for engineers and managers involved in the design and development of communications systems and equipment. The magazine focuses on the leading-edge wired, optical and wireless technologies employed in the development of personal, home/soho, enterprise, and infrastructure systems and equipment. With a qualified circulation of 50,000 communications engineers and managers, Communication Systems Design is published by CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information Media LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire spectrum of builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. ABOUT ANDES NETWORKS Andes Networks designs, develops, manufactures, and sells Internet security infrastructure transaction products based on custom silicon and system software. By providing the Packetized SSL(TM) network architecture, Andes' products enable customers to increase the security of their web content and applications without penalty of cost or performance. In addition, Andes' solutions help enterprises and organizations manage risk and alleviate marketing problems resulting from poor web site security and performance. This market-making mindset mind·set or mind-set n. 1. A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations. 2. An inclination or a habit. positions Andes Networks to be an exclusive and innovative solutions provider for next-generation secure and intelligent traffic management systems. Andes Networks is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. More information on the company and its technology can be found at www.andesnetworks.com. Packetized SSL, Andes Networks, and Andes Networks' logo are trademarks of Andes Networks, Inc. |
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