SBE Delivers First Integrated Policy Management Solution Designed and Optimized for Remote Offices.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 1999-- PacketEYES(TM) Allows Enterprises and Service Providers to Establish Absolute Policy Enforcement for Networked Resources and Applications SBE SBE - Microsoft Office Small Business Edition , Inc., (Nasdaq:SBEI), a leading supplier of network communications solutions for servers, telecommunication systems, and remote office networking, today announced the availability of PacketEYES, the first integrated policy management solution designed and optimized to address the needs of remote and branch offices. PacketEYES' suite of policy control and analysis tools allows network managers to effectively manage network resources and applications, and enhance user productivity, to bring a new level of control and flexibility to the management of remote sites. PacketEYES' open architecture allows for integration with leading enterprise-class management platforms,enabling enterprises and service providers to manage policies in either a centralized or distributed manner. In addition, PacketEYES is the first product with the ability to "classify" applications and user traffic definitively, ensuring absolute and accurate policy enforcement. (Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For more information on PacketEYES and PolicyXpert, please see SBEmedia alert released today titled, "SBE, INC Demonstrates Interoperability with HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. PolicyXpert") SBE offers PacketEYES as either a standalone network appliance (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything or an intelligent network interface card (NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. ). Both implementations include a remote access router A network device used to connect remote sites via private lines or public carriers. The router is required at both ends and provides the protocol conversion between the internal network (LAN) and the external network (WAN). See remote access concentrator and remote access server. and a firewall, in addition to bandwidth management Controlling the traffic flow in a network. See bandwidth manager. , access management, network management, and application management capabilities. PacketEYES was developed in partnership with Deterministic Networks, Inc. (DNI See Do Not Increase. ), a leading supplier of network control and policy management solutions for the networking market. "Until now, enterprises and service providers have been limited in their choices for remote and branch offices," said William B. Heye, Jr., president and 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 SBE, Inc. "Many either ignored the needs of the branch, threw a cobbled-together collection of hardware at the problem, or over-provisioned the link-alternatives that were often expensive and ineffective. With PacketEYES, SBE delivers an answer that integrates all the key pieces in one manageable, easy-to-install solution." PacketEYES Enables Scalable, Centralized Policy Management PacketEYES offers an open architecture that enables a scalable, two-tiered approach to policy management. PacketEYES' COPS proxy agent has the ability to accept policies over the wide area network (WAN) link from enterprise-class management systems, and enforce them at the remote site. This model allows managers to maintain centralized control 1. In air defense, the control mode whereby a higher echelon makes direct target assignments to fire units. 2. In joint air operations, placing within one commander the responsibility and authority for planning, directing, and coordinating a military operation or group/category of of policies while distributing enforcement to the remote sites. "The PacketEYES COPS proxy agent allows users of enterprise-class management systems to establish global policies for management of the backbone, while allowing remote managers to control the user experience at their sites and assuring service level agreements at the edge," said Steve Jackowski, Deterministic Network, Inc. (DNI). "In addition, by demonstrating direct management of policies at the client and servers, policy servers integrated with PacketEYES can assure true end-to-end QoS with perfect application and user classification. Removing the Guesswork from End-to-End Policy Management PacketEYES is the first single-box solution to deliver effective end-to-end policy control. PacketEYES applies policies at the source of the data, the server, and the desktop client, combining the roles of a policy server, a policy decision point, and a policy enforcement point in one integrated offering. Based on policy decisions implemented by the network manager, the PacketEYES policy management software examines each traffic flow, makes a policy decision, and enforces the policy. SBE's extension of policy to the individual client allows network managers to implement policy on a user-by-user basis. Optional client software classifies by name each application a client uses, collects statistics on application usage, and provides the statistics to PacketEYES, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. , 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. , or COPS-based management systems. Unlike alternatives, PacketEYES gives a complete picture of both network activity and local application usage. Based on the results returned, network managers can implement appropriate policies. In addition, PacketEYES is the only solution on the market today that allows identification of applications by actual name. Most alternatives attempt to identify applications based on port usage, which allows violations across the network. With the ability to identify applications by name, SBE has taken the guesswork out of policy management for enterprise remote and branch offices. "As an application service provider, we deliver customized, application-based value-added services to our customers," said Rod Bacon, Director of New Product Development for OASYS OASYS Open Architecture Synthesis Studio (Korg) OASYS Office Automation System OASYS Open Architecture System (advanced aviation system development) OASYS Orbit Analysis System OASYS Obstacle Avoidance System Networks. "In order to be cost-effective and meet the needs of our customers, the solutions we offer must be scalable, easy-to-manage, and flexible. We've evaluated PacketEYES and believe that it delivers on all levels, providing a solution that we can count on as we expand our service offerings to remote and branch offices." PacketEYES Optimizes Network Resources PacketEYES offers the full range of policy management capabilities, allowing enterprises and service providers to lower operational and capital costs and gain a greater level of manageability and accountability over remote and branch offices. PacketEYES is a flexible system that analyzes traffic by application, user, destination, and time-of-day, allowing network managers to establish the policies and controls that are right for their remote sites. Bandwidth Management PacketEYES allows for active management of bandwidth, including the ability to schedule allocation using a calendar. PacketEYES can also prioritize traffic using industry standard Type of Service features or through IETF See Internet Engineering Task Force. IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force Differential Services Standards. Access Management PacketEYES allows network managers to restrict access to specific applications or destinations. The network manager can choose total access restriction, access restriction by limiting bandwidth, and access restriction by time or day. Detailed information and graphs specifying who is accessing what, when, and how much helps a network manager determine the policies needed to optimize network performance and user productivity. Firewall Security PacketEYES' firewall capabilities prevent intrusion within the Intranet. PacketEYES provides user and application-level security policies, policy-based filtering, FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to redirect security, NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. proxy, and network alerts. Network Management PacketEYES examines and stores traffic to proactively manage network activity, performance and usage. Based on the policies set by the administrator, network threshold alerts can be logged or forwarded via email to the network manager. In addition, PacketEYES integrates with enterprise management systems via SNMP, LDAP, or COPS. Application Management PacketEYES allows corporate network managers to establish policies for workgroups or departments down to the user level. PacketEYES allows for access restriction and application of performance and QoS policies. In addition, optional client software allows managers to monitor client application activity. "Remote and branch offices generally suffer from limited bandwidth and a lack of network management resources," said Greg Howard Greg Howard (born 1964 in Washington, DC) is a Chapman Stick player from Charlottesville, Virginia. Originally a keyboardist and saxophonist, Greg took up the Stick in 1985. Over the years Greg has performed thousands of shows in Charlottesville and around the world. , principal analyst with The HTRC HTRC Heat Transfer Recent Contents Group. "In addition, control over a remote network is difficult to implement and manage. PacketEYES provides predictable QoS for mission critical applications and data, without requiring over provisioning and without giving up control." PacketEYES Policy Management Product Family The PacketEYES product family includes a standalone policy management appliance and a PCI-bus NIC. Both products feature a full-function remote access router and firewall. The PacketEYES appliance includes a four-port Ethernet hub A device that all lines on an Ethernet segment are plugged into. 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernets are star networks and require a hub for operation. The earlier 10Base5 and 10Base2 Ethernets are bus networks, but are often wired into a star configuration using a central hub for improved for local area network (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. ) connectivity. The PacketEYES management system runs on either Windows NT or Window 2000 systems and offers switched circuit support for analog modems and ISDN terminal adapters. An integrated WAN connection supports dedicated line speeds up to T1/E1. The port also offers integrated support for Frame Relay and digital subscriber line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary ) support up to 2Mbps (external modem). The PacketEYES NIC is an intelligent network interface card that provides both WAN and LAN connectivity for Windows NT and Windows 2000 servers. In a single PCI slot, the PacketEYES NIC supports dial-up, Frame Relay, DSL, and dedicated connectivity rates up to T1/E1. In addition to the functionality available in the appliance, the NIC provides the added value of securing the connection internally, safeguarding network resources from internal attacks. Optional client management software that enables the network manager to monitor user activity at the application level is available for both the appliance and the NIC. Pricing and Availability The PacketEYES appliance and PCI-Bus NIC will be available for evaluation beginning September 25, 1999. The products will be generally available in mid-Q4 1999. Following general availability, the PacketEYES appliance will list for $2,995 US; the PacketEYES PCI-Bus NIC will list for $2,495 US; and, the optional client software site licenses (or workgroup licenses) will list for $995 US. 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 pricing will apply. In addition, SBE will be offering special evaluation pricing through October 1999. About SBE SBE, Inc., (Nasdaq:SBEI), based in San Ramon, California San Ramon is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is a part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1980, the population of San Ramon has increased by over 128% from 22,356 to 51,027 in 2005. , designs and markets communications products for the remote office networking, server-based networking and embedded systems markets. The company offers distinct product lines to meet the needs of enterprises, service providers, and high-end systems vendors. SBE's products include policy management solutions for remote and branch offices, high-speed communications controllers for high-end systems and WAN interface adapters for workstations and servers. SBE distributes its products worldwide through direct sales and OEM and System Integration partners. SBE can be reached at 925/355-2000 or at www.sbei.com. This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements about new product features, market opportunity for new products, and the demand for services that may be offered by SBE's customers. Such statements are only predictions and the company's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to risks related to rapidly changing product requirements, the introduction of new products, market acceptance of the Company's products, and reliance on strategic partners. These factors and others are more fully discussed in the documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically, the Company's most recent Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , and Form 10-Q/A. Note to Editors: SBE and the SBE logo are registered trademarks of SBE, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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