ipUnplugged CTO Jan Forslow to Speak at Wi-Fi Planet Conference & Expo Fall 2003.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Wi Fi Planet 2003 SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2003 ipUnplugged AB, the leading developer of secure, seamless roaming solutions, today announced that Jan Forslow, ipUnplugged Chief Technology Officer, will be a featured speaker at the Wi-Fi Planet Conference & Expo Fall 2003. Mr. Forslow, is a panelist for a session addressing the topic of "Securing Wireless with 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. : Challenges and Solutions," scheduled for Thursday, December 4th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. "Enterprise user's need for secure and seamless roaming between multiple networks is growing faster than IT managers are able to effectively manage them," stated Jan Forslow, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of ipUnplugged. "ipUnplugged's Mobile VPN technology provides a solution that is easily deployed and managed from an IT perspective while also providing end users with transparent wireless connectivity for increased productivity." Wi-Fi Planet Conference - Session Overview Corporate use of Wi-Fi is starting to take off as an integrated extension to enterprise LANs and as a convenient method of remote access from hotspots. However, despite recent advances like Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). and 802.1X, security concerns continue to impede Wi-Fi adoption. To address these concerns, many organizations are using Virtual Private Network clients to secure corporate traffic sent over wireless. In this session, panelists will discuss opportunities and challenges associated with applying various VPN solutions to meet WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network security needs. Topics to be addressed include methods of wireless user authorization, integration of strong authentication technologies like smart cards, and best practices for secure wireless hotspot usage. Jan Forslow - Individual Topic: "Best Practices for VPN Use in Wireless Hotspots" Security is the biggest single issue holding back widespread use of hotspots. Many IT managers have set up their clients' notebook computers so that the VPN is on at all times. This means that clients do not have the ability to sign up "in the clear" for hotspot access. Turning off a VPN, signing up for hotspot service and then turning the VPN back on is a daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin task. Most users don't know how to do this or they find it so time consuming that they don't want to bother with it. This session will discuss the best current practices for using VPNs on wireless hotspots, i.e. how to make it easy to sign into a hotspot in the clear, sign up for service and then move seamlessly to a secure mode. IpUnplugged's Secure, Transparent Roaming While similar to conventional VPNs, ipUnplugged's solution dramatically enhances accessibility to wired and wireless LANs, enabling users to roam transparently and securely from one network to another without changing settings or losing connectivity. Designed for corporations, mobile operators, and ISPs, it allows both network and customer premises placement with centralized configuration and ease of deployment. The software has been in trials with the world's leading cellular operators and enterprises and is being used by industry communication and networking companies, including: Lucent Technologies (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : LU), a leading provider of network infrastructure, services and software for the world's largest communications service providers; NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : NIPNY), one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions; and UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI UTSI University of Tennessee Space Institute ), a leading global provider of wireless and wireline access and IP switching solutions. ipUnplugged Solution Overview The mobile VPN solution consists of the three following products: that combine to provide a scalable, standardized, and highly available solution that is also cost efficient and easy to deploy. -- Roaming Gateway aggregates traffic from remote nodes and forwards it to the Roaming Client's current position. -- Roaming Client software is installed on a laptop or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). that manages the secure connection to the corporate network as well as the automatic, seamless choice of network, which is transparent to the mobile user. -- Roaming Server offers a scalable, powerful, and user-friendly tool for network configuration, security management, and subscriber data handling. About ipUnplugged ipUnplugged is the leading developer of Network Services software for secure and seamless roaming across public and enterprise LANs, WLANs, GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. , CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. and 3G networks. ipUnplugged's Roaming Client, Roaming Gateway and Roaming Server software enables users to roam securely and seamlessly from one network to another without having to reconnect, change settings or lose connectivity at any point in time. The products are based upon industry standards and technology like Mobile IP, IPsec and standard AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. . ipUnplugged AB is privately held, Ledstiernan (Scandinavian VC), Mobile Internet Capital (Japan) and the Swedish Industrial Fund are the financial investors. The corporate headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information on ipUnplugged, visit its website at http://www.ipUnplugged.com. |
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