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First Security Accredited Wireless LAN in United Kingdom Defence Network Uses Aruba Solution

Posted on: Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 09:00 CDT

Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), a global leader in wireless LANs and secure unified mobility solutions, today announced that its products have been incorporated into the first wireless network to achieve high security RESTRICTED level certification for connection to the U.K. Defence Fixed Network. In recognition of this accomplishment, the U.K. Ministry of Defence Trading Fund's Defence Support Group (DSG) has selected Aruba as the sole supplier of wireless LAN infrastructure at its Donnington workshop. In selecting Aruba for its underlying WLAN infrastructure, DSG now has an easy-to-use wireless solution that offers the flexibility and convenience expected from wireless connectivity together with best-in-class security.

The Information Assurance arm of the Government Communication Headquarters, known as CESG, is the UK Government's national technical authority for information assurance and responsible for accrediting wireless networks under a process titled "Manual Y." The installation was implemented with Logica providing project management, hardware installation, testing and security consultancy, a Manual Y compliance report, and security validation of CESG's Manual Y process.

"As a supplier of vehicle and equipment services to our Armed Forces we are constantly looking at ways to make our organisation run more efficiently," said Malcolm Smith, DSG's Head of Information Systems based at the Agency's headquarters in Andover. "The benefits of wireless are well documented in warehousing environments, so that when CESG published the Manual Y standard, allowing us to implement, we were quick to respond."

Aruba's secure unified mobility solutions securely deliver networks to users by integrating adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, application continuity services, and multi-vendor network management into a cohesive, high-performance system. Adaptive wireless LANs deliver follow-me connectivity to roaming users, support standard Wi-Fi clients, and deliver high-speed data, toll-quality voice, and streaming video applications. Aruba's identity-based security associates policies with users instead of ports, delivering follow-me security that enhances mobility without compromising security.

"Aruba's 'Manual Y' accreditation was a major achievement and makes a very strong statement about the merits of our identity-based security architecture," said Bob Vickers, Aruba's UK Sales Director. "Using our wireless networks, DSG can further its progress towards running a 'lean' logistics operation by improving the efficiency and accuracy of the stock pick and replenishment activities performed at its UK central distribution facility in Donnington, Telford."

About Aruba Networks

People move. Networks must follow. Aruba securely delivers networks to users, wherever they work or roam. Our unified mobility solutions include Wi-Fi networks, identity-based security, remote access and cellular services, and centralized multi-vendor network management to enable the Follow-Me Enterprise that moves in lock-step with users:

 --  Follow-Me Connectivity: Adaptive 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks optimize     themselves to ensure that users are always within reach of mission-critical     information; --  Follow-Me Security: Identity-based security assigns access policies to     users, enforcing those policies whenever and wherever a network is     accessed; --  Follow-Me Applications: Remote access solutions and cellular network     integration ensure uninterrupted access to applications as users move; --  Follow-Me Management: Multi-vendor network management provides a     single point of control while managing both legacy and new wireless     networks from both Aruba and its competitors.      

The cost, convenience, and security benefits of our unified mobility solutions are fundamentally changing how and where we work. Listed on the NASDAQ and Russell 2000(R) Index, Aruba is based in Sunnyvale, California, and has operations throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. To learn more, visit Aruba at http://www.arubanetworks.com.

About Logica

Logica is a leading IT and business services company, employing 39,000 people across 36 countries. It provides business consulting, systems integration, and IT and business process outsourcing services. Logica works closely with its customers to release their potential -- enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. It applies its deep industry knowledge, technical excellence and global delivery expertise to help its customers build leadership positions in their markets. Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG) (Euronext: LOG). More information is available at www.logica.com. For details about Logica's wireless LAN services, including assessment, hardware installation and accreditation, please email defence.uk@logica.com.

Copyright 2008 Aruba Networks, Inc. AirWave(R), Aruba Networks(R), Aruba Mobility Management System(R), Bluescanner, For Wireless That Works(R), Mobile Edge Architecture, People Move. Networks Must Follow., RFProtect, The All Wireless Workplace Is Now Open For Business, and The Mobile Edge Company(R) are trademarks of Aruba Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 Media Contacts Michael Tennefoss Aruba Networks, Inc. +1-408-754-8034 mtennefoss@arubanetworks.com  Patty Oien Breakaway Communications +1-415-358-2482 poien@breakawaycom.com

SOURCE: Aruba Networks, Inc.

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