Cybernet To Offer First Low-Cost Linux VPN Software; New NetMAX VPN Server Suite to Deliver Secure Intranet Connections in an Easy-to-Use, Under $500 Package.Business Editors/High Tech Writers NetWorld Interop 2000 ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2000 Once again simplifying Linux servers, Cybernet Systems Corporation today announced its plan to introduce the industry's first low-cost Linux-based software for creating a 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. ). The new NetMAX VPN Server Suite is expected to be the first product to bring secure VPN Internet connections into general mainstream business use. The VPN Server Suite has a breakthrough sub-$500 price tag and the same combination of simplicity/ease-of-use through browser-based management and integrated Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. that has made the other members of the NetMAX Internet appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. software servers so successful. The company will preview the new NetMAX VPN Server Suite in booth No. 4123 in the "Linux Solutions Zone" at the Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. Networld+Interop (N+I) conference May 9-12. Retail and distribution channel shipments of the $499 package are expected to begin in June 2000. The NetMAX VPN Server Suite software is designed to appeal to businesses wanting to establish secure Internet connections at a reasonable cost. "The NetMAX VPN Server Suite delivers the power, reliability and flexibility of Linux and Virtual Private Networking without any headaches," noted Cybernet's Armando Pauker, vice president of network products. "Companies can install and configure a basic business Intranet with a few mouse clicks in as little as 15 minutes. VPNs used to be complex and cost tens of thousands of dollars. Not any more." Industry analysts predict VPNs will replace more expensive Wide Area Networks (WANs) for businesses requiring a secure, enterprise-wide communications pipeline. The NetMAX VPN Server meets the requirements of businesses wanting to establish:
-- A secure connection between internal corporate departments and
branch offices
-- Secure remote access between the corporate network and
telecommuting employees or business travelers
-- A secure connection between a corporation and its strategic
partners, customers or suppliers
The NetMAX VPN Server dramatically simplifies network security configuration and management while retaining the full power of Linux by including a distribution of Linux based on Red Hat(R) Linux. Each VPN software suite is a complete solution. It includes and installs all of the software needed for a secure network -- including an enhanced version of the already-popular NetMAX FireWall software -- and one remote client (additional client licenses can be purchased separately). And, like other NetMAX software (FireWall, WebServer, FileServer, and Professional), the NetMAX VPN Server Suite can be installed and configured in as little as 15 minutes through a few simple mouse clicks. Because the NetMAX VPN Server Suite software is based on Linux, users can expect a cost effective, fully functional VPN Server with strong, triple DES See DES. (cryptography) triple DES - A product cipher which, like DES, operates on 64-bit data blocks. There are several forms, each of which uses the DES cipher 3 times. Some forms use two 56-bit keys, some use three. The DES "modes of operation" may also be used with triple-DES. 128-bit encryption. The NetMAX VPN Server Suite is now in its final round of testing. The product will be available in June at retailers such as CDW CDW - data warehouse Computer Centers, Fry's Electronics Fry's Electronics is a specialty retailer of software, consumer electronics, computer hardware and household appliances with a chain of superstores headquartered in Silicon Valley. Starting with one store located in Sunnyvale, California, USA, the chain now boasts sales of $2. , MicroCenter and MicroWarehouse, and through distributors such as Ingram Micro Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM a Fortune 100 company founded in 1979 and based in Santa Ana, California. It is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. , Navarre Corporation Navarre Corp. is a distribution and publishing company founded in 1983 by Eric H. Paulson.[1] and is located in New Hope, Minnesota. Navarre owns three subsidiary companies Encore, Funimation, and BCI. References 1. and Frank Kasper & Associates. About NetMAX Internet Appliance Software Cybernet's NetMAX products simplify Linux servers by leveraging the power, strength and reliability of Linux to deliver simple, inexpensive software appliances for controlling Intel-architecture based Internet servers. They focus on simplifying Linux installation and management for business servers by shielding the user from the complexities of the underlying Linux operating system and related applications. Users who know how to use a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. can set up a NetMAX server in as little as 15 minutes. The NetMAX series of Internet appliance software servers can be found through retailers and distributors throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , the United Kingdom, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Australia, and India. Additional information on NetMAX's entire line of security, connectivity and sharing solutions is available on the web at http://www.netmax.com. About Cybernet Cybernet Systems Corp. is a leader in the field of Linux applications and Internet appliance software. The company continues to innovate in the areas of Linux, Internet medical systems, large-scale distributed network training and gaming and gesture control interface. Additional information on Cybernet Systems is available on the web at http://www.cybernet.com or by calling 800/CYBERNET. |
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