| 4/23/08 - Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) announced its new Mobile Remote Access Point (RAP) software that securely delivers the enterprise network to mobile users using a combination of Wi-Fi and wireless broadband connectivity. Targeted at organizations with highly mobile workers, temporary secure access needs, first responder or disaster recovery requirements, or tactical applications in which a WAN is not otherwise available, the Mobile RAP offers a truly instant-on, no set-up connectivity solution.
When loaded into a standard Aruba AP-70 Access Point, the Mobile RAP software delivers follow-me connectivity to mobile users everywhere they roam. Wide area connectivity is provided by a broadband wireless USB modem, including EVDO and HSDPA, or Ethernet, or both for high-availability applications. The client interface is via the access point's wired ports and wireless LAN. Aruba's follow-me security enforces policies regardless of how or where a user enters the enterprise network, and is ideal for protecting a mobile workforce. The Mobile RAP software provides role-based user access controls, a full stateful firewall, and split-tunnel routing. Corporate policies are enforced by the Mobile RAP's firewall, and if multiple users are present each will be managed consistent with established IT policies. Mobile RAP fills the gap between inflexible 3G PCMCIA cards with software VPN clients, and expensive, difficult-to-manage branch office VPN routers with EVDO uplinks. The Mobile RAP is simple to use -- just turn it on -- yet provides similar functionality to a branch office VPN router, but with lower IT operating costs. "Our objective is to securely deliver enterprise voice, video, and data applications to teleworkers and mobile users, and this completely wireless solution is a perfect connectivity tool," said Rajeev Shah, Aruba's Mobile RAP product manager. "The access point is very compact and lightweight, and the broadband modem interface allows it to be used anywhere there is cellular coverage. Once it has been initially configured by the IT staff there are no user adjustments or controls of any kind. The product could not be simpler to use -- turn it on and you're instantly connected to the enterprise over a secure, firewalled link. And unlike VPNs, there are no clients to install or manage. The Mobile RAP is the ultimate user-friendly extension of an enterprise network for mobile users." The Mobile Remote Access Point software will be shipping early this summer, and will be introduced at Interop Las Vegas, April 29 - May 1, booth 1262, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
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