ipUnplugged CTO Jan Forslow to Speak at Wireless Internet for the Mobile Enterprise Consortium.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2004 ipUnplugged AB, the leading vendor of Mobile 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. products, today announced that its Chief Technology Officer Jan Forslow will be a featured speaker at the Wireless Internet for the Mobile Enterprise Consortium. Forslow will speak at a session addressing the topic of "Mobile VPN -- Securing the Wireless Office," scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, from 9:30-11 a.m. "Providing secure and seamless roaming for mobile users is a growing challenge for enterprise IT managers," stated Forslow. "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." Wireless Security for the Enterprise -- Session Overview As enterprises go wireless, how do they keep data and knowledge secure within a campus and across campuses? Does the world need more technologies or does the secret to securing an enterprise lie in integrating what's there and achieve end-to-end security? Jan Forslow -- Individual Topic: "Mobile VPN -- Securing the Wireless Office" Security is the biggest single issue preventing enterprises from widespread deployment of Mobile VPN solutions. Many IT managers configure wireless notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. 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 Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. 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, the ipUnplugged 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 cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. configuration and ease of deployment. 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 Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. Capital (Japan) and the Swedish Industrial Fund are the financial investors. The corporate headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden with affiliate offices in California and Tokyo. For more information on ipUnplugged, visit its Web site at http://www.ipUnplugged.com. |
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