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Enterasys Networks Introduces Next-Generation Secure Wireless Solution

Announcement posted by Enterasys Networks 02 May 2005

Enterasys Networks (NYSE: ETS), the Secure Networks Company, has introduced its next-generation secure wireless solution that delivers the unique capabilities of Secure Networksincluding granular policy control to protect data from unauthorised access and ensure business continuityover a high-performance wireless infrastructure. This solution builds on Enterasys innovations in wireless networking and offers enterprises the industrys most comprehensive integrated wired and wireless infrastructure with the highest levels of security and control.
Enterasys secure wireless solution provides unmatched customer choice, flexibility and investment protection by integrating wireless into the wired infrastructure, without compromising security or performance. The RoamAbout wireless switch system consists of access points, wireless switches, mobility system software and switch manager software. These new products seamlessly integrate with Enterasys existing access points and wired networking infrastructure.
In order for enterprises to realise the full business benefits of wireless technology, the wireless network must deliver the same level of reliability and security as wired networks. Its that ability to deliver the full capabilities of Secure Networks that distinguishes our next-generation secure wireless solution from anything available in the market today, said John Roese, chief technology officer of Enterasys Networks. Enterasys sees wireless as just another medium to deliver the capabilities of Secure Networks, not as a separate network. Combining the performance and security of our wired networks with our wireless switches, access points and management software delivers the business continuity, compliance and network control capabilities that enterprises demand.
Enterasys has a long history of innovation in wireless networking, Roese continued. We shipped our first wireless product in 1993, were the first vendor to deliver power over Ethernet for wireless access points and the first with an upgradeable radio technology access point. We have hundreds of thousands of wireless access points deployed in enterprises worldwide. Now, with our secure wireless solution we are building on that foundation and delivering unmatched security to the entire wireless infrastructure.
Acceptable Use Policy enables network managers to instantly deploy granular policies down to the individual device and user level, based on the users role in the organisation.
Dynamic Intrusion Response is the industrys first solution that actively responds in real time to incoming threats to the enterprise network.
Enterasys Trusted End-System solution prevents vulnerable or infected machines from accessing the network.
Enterasys secure wireless solution will ship in June 2005.
The Enterasys Secure Networks Advantage
Enterasys industry-leading Secure Networks technology and solutions provide the highest level of infrastructure security available today. Secure Networks delivers the most granular level of security, providing visibility and control down to the network device, individual user and application level. This enables enterprises to quickly and easily detect, assess, locate and protect against attacks. This unmatched security comes from the integrated policy-based management software architecture that works with the embedded security capabilities Enterasys designs into its entire product line. This unique approach offers significant operational and business benefits, unmatched by vendor offerings that add hardware or software to multiple network access points in an attempt to increase security. In fact, Secure Networks technology can even make networks with competitors equipment more secure.
About Enterasys Networks
Enterasys Networks is the Secure Networks Company, providing enterprise customers with innovative network infrastructure products, services and solutions that deliver the security, productivity and adaptability benefits required by Global 2000 organisations. For more information on Enterasys Secure Networks and the companys products, including multilayer switches, core routers, WAN routers, wireless LANs, network management, and intrusion defense systems, visit www.enterasys.com.
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