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Array Networks Launches Site-to-Site SSL VPN for Extranets

Posted on: Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 09:00 CDT

Array Networks Inc., a leading provider of optimized and secure universal access solutions, today announced the availability of SiteDirect, the newest edition of its first site-to-site SSL VPN that targets enterprises and service providers requiring extranet connectivity. Array's SiteDirect was recently named Best of Interop 2007 Finalist for Security.

Array's SiteDirect provides new advanced Resource PublishingTM features, including static IP addresses and the ability to publish a target resource by name instead of IP address. These new features enable companies that need to provide network access to third parties such as partners, affiliates and customers with a highly secure, quickly deployable access solution as a replacement to traditional IPSec VPNs.

SiteDirect was developed in response to strong demand from Array's customers looking to extend the benefits of their SSL VPNs beyond remote access for employees. In today's dynamic business environment, companies provide access to files, services and applications not only to their own remote offices, but also to business partners, strategic customers and vendors, which can change on a regular basis. Using SiteDirect, a network manager can quickly and simply set up a Layer 3 SSL tunnel between any two locations and ensure that access to specific resources is strictly limited.

Array's SiteDirect is the first SSL VPN in the market to deliver the advantages of a resource-specific access policy to limit control by guest users after they are admitted to the network. Its new Resource Publishing feature now hides the internal network information (IP addresses, topology, etc.) of the publishing network from the remote network or users. This allows administrators to maintain greater security by providing third party access only to a portion of the network or specified applications.

SiteDirect also enables the provisioning site administrator to assign static IP addresses to the resources received from the publishing site. This provides the ability to have a stable setup, where a particular resource is always assigned the same IP address. Because the resource has a fixed address, the administrator can then configure resource specific policies and be assured that they will be maintained. Now, network administrators no longer need to worry that they might have an outdated address cached, which would prevent access to the published resource if its address changed.

Array's SiteDirect solution can be implemented in different types of network architecture such as hub and spoke, full mesh, point to point and can be deployed in conjunction with SSL VPN remote access. With the addition of SiteDirect's new features for extranets, branches and partner locations can be quickly and securely brought under the same umbrella, making it easier and cost-effective to administer and manage.

"It is becoming an imperative for businesses today to have a site-to-site VPN solution for their extranets that provides network administrators with the ability to select which information or applications are to be 'shared', and provide access control on a per user or application basis," said Michael Zhao, president and CEO for Array Networks. "Instead of providing users full network access, SiteDirect allows each individual third party or user group to only access the resources that are authorized to them. That makes it the most intelligent access solution available."

About Array Networks

Founded in 2000, Array Networks is a leading provider of high-performance, secure universal access solutions. Array delivers product lines that address the rapidly growing SSL VPN market as well as the application acceleration market.

More than 1000 customers including enterprises, service providers, government and vertical organizations in healthcare, finance and education rely on Array to provide anytime, anywhere secure and optimized access. Array provides the world's fastest and most scalable SSL VPN products on the market today. Array's technology performs 8 times faster and scales 12 times higher than its nearest competitor. As a result, no other company can deliver high-performance SSL VPN solutions at a comparable cost. Array has been recognized by industry leaders including Deloitte, Red Herring, and Synergy as a market and technology leader.

Array is headquartered in Milpitas, California with sales offices around the world. The company has approximately 60 resellers and VARs worldwide. For more information, please visit www.arraynetworks.net or call 1-866-MY-ARRAY.

See SiteDirect, Best of Interop Security Award Finalist, at Booth 519

Source: Business Wire

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