Positive Networks Powers New ReadyOffice Secure Remote Access Service from New Edge Networks.EarthLink Subsidiary Signs Reseller Agreement; PositivePRO[TM] Hosted/Managed Service to Provide Secure Remote Access Engine for New ReadyOffice Turnkey Solution from New Edge Networks OVERLAND PARK Overland Park, city (1990 pop. 111,790), Johnson co., NE Kans., a residential suburb of Kansas City; inc. 1960. There is printing and publishing, and the manufacture of apparel, aircraft parts, cement, prepared foods, salt, chemicals, marine accessories, and signs. , Kan. -- Positive Networks, the leading hosted managed remote access and endpoint security service, today announced that the company has signed a technology partnership agreement with New Edge Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of EarthLink, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK ELNK EarthLink, Inc. (stock symbol) ELNK Ethernet Link ), which builds and manages private networks for business and communications providers. Under terms of the agreement, New Edge Networks will use Positive Networks' PositivePRO[TM] secure remote access technology as the engine for New Edge Networks' ReadyOffice, a new turnkey solution for secure remote access that cuts up front IT capital expenses, reduces the workload for IT staff, and makes remote access security simple for end users. PositivePRO was selected by New Edge Networks because of its unique hosted, no software or hardware approach to remote access. The service features a complete remote-work platform with strong endpoint security. It is developed for use with company-owned laptops, home PCs, other remote devices that can be remotely accessed by client-based access, web-based access, and/or remote desktop control. The service can scale to support thousands of users without the costly overhead of complicated 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. appliances. The agreement represents a significant milestone for Positive Networks, as New Edge Networks will aggressively market its ReadyOffice solution to the company's large existing customer base as well as new customers through its large direct sales force and well established reseller network. This partnership will build on the already strong vertical presence that Positive Networks has established in the healthcare, financial institutions, and educational markets. "With the explosive growth of businesses with remote and mobile employees, coupled with strict privacy and security compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). all businesses need to address, it is no surprise that customers are demanding new ways to provide secure remote access technologies quickly and cost-effective," said Tim Sutton The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. , 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. , Positive Networks. "Our partnership with New Edge Networks will expand the use of Positive Networks technology to a broad array of new customers. We're pleased to play a key role in the development and operation of ReadyOffice as a superior option to expensive, hard-to-manage, hard-to-configure 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. VPN appliances." The development of ReadyOffice was a response to New Edge Networks' customer demand for a complete secure remote access solution that helps even the smallest of corporate enterprises provide fast and secure access to business-critical data and applications. ReadyOffice even provides end users with a means for accessing data in the wake of a natural or man-made disaster man-made disaster Technological disaster Public health An event in which a significant number of people are injured or die as a result of human devices or activities, unrelated to conflicts, and attributed to operator error–eg, Exxon Valdez , allowing for business continuity solutions in addition to secure remote access. As remote and mobile employees face greater time demands and less than ideal remote working conditions, the ability secure access business-critical data and applications is becoming a critical factor in increasing business efficiency. ReadyOffice will provide a means for secure remote access of sensitive business files, financial data, customer information and more from any Internet-enabled PC. Customers download software, follow simple steps to establish internal access policies, and can make secure remote access services (communications) Remote Access Services - (RAS) A service provided by Windows NT which allows most of the services which would be available on a network to be accessed over a modem link. available to their company's remote and mobile workers in about 24 hours. In the wake of natural or man-made disasters, ReadyOffice can be in place even faster to help companies with business continuity issues. About New Edge Networks New Edge Networks, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a wholly owned subsidiary of EarthLink Inc. (NASDQ: ELNK). New Edge Networks builds and manages private networks for businesses and communications providers. Through its nationwide backbone network A backbone network provides a path for the exchange of information between different LANs or subnetworks.[1] A backbone can tie together diverse networks in the same building, in different buildings in a campus environment, or over wide areas. with about 900 switches and Internet routers, New Edge Networks uses any blend of access technologies (xDSL, frame relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , ATM, cable, wireless, and satellite) for providing broadband connectivity at any business address in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Network options include any combination of access, network management functions, and on-site installation services. For more information visit www.newedgenetworks.com or call 1-360-693-9009. About Positive Networks Positive Networks is the leading provider of hosted VPN and endpoint security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the . Its flagship service, PositivePRO, combines a client-based VPN, a clientless, web-based SSL VPN, and remote desktop control into a single remote access service that scales to support thousands of users. With no hardware to install, PositivePRO is simple to implement and can provide complete remote access endpoint security control in 24 hours or less. PositivePRO's easy-to-manage subscription model includes critical end-point security features like antivirus protection, anti-spyware protection, personal firewall protection, patch management and authentication to secure remote desktops and laptops. Site-to-Site VPN solutions are also available. Positive Networks was awarded "Best-in-Class" Managed SSL VPN Service Provider for SMBs by Stratecast Partners and an AlwaysON AO100 selection. PositivePRO is a 2006 IT Week Magazine's, Network Technology, Service Provider Weekly, Security Week, PC News Weekly, Hosting Weekly, and WebWeek Magazine's "Editor's Choice" selection, and an Info Security Product Guide Product Excellence Award winner for Best SSL VPN Managed Service. For more information, please call toll-free 877-932-8671 or visit www.positivenetworks.com. PositivePRO and Positive Networks are trademarks of Positive Networks; all other company, product and publication names are trademarks of their respective holders. |
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