CyberGuard One Partner Program Fosters Interaction Between Channels; Partners Cooperate to Offer Secure Solutions for Customers of Any Size.FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , Fla. -- Within weeks of announcing its new ONE Partner Program, CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq:CGFW), the technology leader in network security, has already begun to recognize its impact as the program rolls out to channel partners. The innovative initiative is uniting solution providers to better serve customers both large and small. In July, CyberGuard implemented the new program to assimilate channel providers of the company's recently acquired products (SnapGear and Webwasher) with the flagship brand. The intent to increase channel sales, encourage communication between sales staff and channel providers and offer customers a wider range of solution options, features and price points is becoming a reality. "Providers have embraced the ONE program and are working together to solve customer security concerns," states Bryan Bain, CyberGuard's vice president of worldwide marketing. "It allows our channel partners to offer solutions that are superior from the technology standpoint and customizable to the specific requirements of customers, no matter the size of the enterprise." Bain cited a recent coordinated effort in which Diversicom and ARKONA, two ONE Partner Program members, designed a unique solution for Cannon Buick, a large auto dealership in Lakeland, Florida Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 78,452 and is the largest city in Polk County. According to the 2004 U.S. . "Cannon uses a Web-based dealer management solution to manage their information including finance, parts, service, payroll and sales," stated Scott Beene, president of Diversicom. "They require continuous, reliable Internet access See how to access the Internet. and it is critical to have the highest security possible to protect customer information. As the network integrator, we found that CyberGuard's SG570 appliance was the only solution available on the market that would allow a single site-to-site IPsec 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. session to fail-over using multiple Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) without user intervention." Dave Jenkins, the vice president of marketing for ARKONA, which provides the Web-based dealer management solution, stated, "Diversicom, ARKONA and CyberGuard technicians worked together to architect, implement and test this solution. Together, we were able to meet Cannon's requirements and solve a critical customer problem." The success of that solution was tested recently when, following Hurricane Charley This article is about the Atlantic hurricane of 2004; for other storms named Hurricane Charley, see Hurricane Charley (disambiguation). Hurricane Charley was the third named storm, the second hurricane, and the second major hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. , the local primary communications provider had electrical fluctuations that caused intermittent interruptions to Cannon's primary Internet access line. CyberGuard's fail-over device enabled Cannon's business to stay up and running. CyberGuard's Bain added that this was exactly how the ONE partner program was designed to work. "As a member of CyberGuard's ONE partner program, resellers worldwide have a large network of support to help accomplish sales objectives. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , they are offering a trusted solution to customers to protect their assets and their brand." About CyberGuard Corporation CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq:CGFW), the technology leader in network security, provides advanced Total Stream Protection(TM) solutions that protect the critical information assets of Global 2000 companies and governments worldwide. CyberGuard offers a broad line of scalable high performance firewall/VPN appliances, the Webwasher(R) suite of enterprise-class Web and e-mail content security solutions, sophisticated security processors and accelerator products for the 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. and IPsec markets, and industry leading embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. (R) and Linux security solutions. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , the company has branch offices and training centers around the world. More information about CyberGuard Corporation can be found at http://www.cyberguard.com. About Diversicom Corporation Diversicom Corporation, a leading business technology solutions advisor, provides data services ranging from simple web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. to enterprise class data services. The company's focus is to deliver enterprise class computer network and communications solutions to the small and mid-sized business market. Diversicom provides turnkey solutions for customers with one or multiple locations who need help in designing, deploying, and maintaining voice and data networks utilizing a variety of technologies...technology needed to run business both on and off the Internet - fast, easy and hassle free. Diversicom is headquartered in Riverview, Florida Riverview, the name of three places in the U.S. state of Florida, may refer to:
About ARKONA ARKONA was the first to offer a true Application Services See ASP and Web services. Provider (ASP) solution for the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. and continues to be a market leader in providing innovative e-business solutions for automobile dealers. A public company, ARKONA was founded in 1996 and trades under the symbol ARKN. For more information visit ARKONA's Web site at http://www.arkona.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve certain risks, uncertainties and factors, including without limitation, those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause the Company's future actual results to materially differ from the Company's current expectations. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. CyberGuard(R) and Webwasher(R) are registered trademarks and Total Stream Protection(TM) is a trademark of CyberGuard Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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