Shiva Announces Security Appliance with Integrated VPN, Firewall, and Broadband Support; Enables a Complete, End-to-End Solution for Enterprise Customers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MONTREAL & NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2003 Shiva Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise-class secure communications solutions, announced today the release of its LanRover 1080 Broadband Security Gateway, a comprehensive security appliance Security appliances protect computer networks from unwanted data traffic, intruders, email spam, enforce policies, and may also be used to create and manage VPNs. There are a number of types of security appliances. that enables distributed enterprises to quickly and cost-effectively deploy secure communications networks to remote branch offices and remote workers. "The LanRover 1080, together with our award-winning LanRover 3100 Security Gateway family, now provides a complete solution for enterprise customers, manageable from a single platform. With its integrated broadband interface, customers do not need multiple boxes such as modem, router, firewall, and 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. for remote locations," stated Robert Arandjelovic, VPN Product Manager for Shiva. "Instead, a single LanRover 1080 is all they need to provide secure connectivity for remote offices and workers." No Hidden Costs In keeping with its tradition of integrating functionality Integrating functionality is a process of modifying an existing design to increase the list of functional capabilities. The goal of such a process is to create products and devices with broad applications. so customers are not impacted by hidden costs, the LanRover 1080 comes with an unlimited license for Shiva's VPN Client Software, eliminating added expense as customers' need for secure remote access grows. In addition, the LanRover 1080 includes Shiva's unique "Profile Key Technology", saving valuable IT time and resources by enabling end users to configure and be online to their corporate networks in a matter of minutes A Matter of Minutes is an episode from the television series The New Twilight Zone. Cast
"The LanRover 1080 is an ideal security appliance for home offices, delivering our customers 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 connectivity with the robust VPN and firewall functionality we've come to expect from the enterprise-class LanRover 3100 line, and all at a great price", said Per Carlen of Datametrix AB, a subsidiary of Tele2, one of Scandinavia's largest service providers. Comprehensive Solution for Small Offices Highlights of the LanRover 1080/VPN include: -- Standards-compliant IPSec VPN -- Complete range of encryption, including AES, 3DES, and DES -- Stateful inspection A firewall technology that ensures that all inbound packets are the result of an outbound request. Also called "stateful packet inspection" (SPI), it was designed to prevent harmful or unrequested packets from entering the computer. firewall to extend corporate firewall to remote offices -- Integrated router -- Integrated ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line interface -- Web-based management interface for configuring and managing units Available for Immediate Shipment The LanRover 1080 Broadband Security Gateway is available immediately through Shiva's worldwide network of business partners. About Shiva Corporation Shiva is a proven leader in delivering business communications solutions to distributed enterprises and service providers. For more than 10 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Shiva brand has represented the very best in secure remote access, delivering innovative, award-winning products that are secure, reliable, and easy to use. Building on this foundation of excellence, Shiva continues to provide customer-focused communications solutions that deliver integrated data, voice, and video over next generation IP networks - all while maximizing performance and return on investment. For more information about Shiva visit www.shiva.com or send an email to sales@shiva.com. Shiva is a registered trademark, and LanRover is a trademark, of the Shiva Corporation or its subsidiaries 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. and in other countries. |
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