AEP Networks Unveils High-Performance SSL VPN at Aggressive Price Point

INTEROP 2005, Las Vegas – May 3, 2005 – AEP Networks, the specialist in network and application access security, today introduced the AEP Netilla® Secure Gateway Appliance Tunnel (SGA-T), a compact, pre-configured VPN gateway that lowers the cost barrier of entry for secure SSL-encrypted application access. With a list price of just $2,495 for 25 concurrent users, SGA-T combines high-speed performance with secure access to a broad array of Windows applications.

The Netilla SGA-T uses the Netilla Virtual Network Adapter, a lightweight control that is automatically downloaded to the user's PC to set up an SSL-encrypted network-level data tunnel – providing security equal to an IPSec-based tunnel, but without IPSec's administrative and management challenges.

“With SGA-T, we're delivering an advanced SSL VPN solution at an IPSec VPN price,” said Reggie Best, executive vice president and general manager of AEP Networks' Secure Application Access business. “Real-world performance testing demonstrated our SSL tunnel was up to 100 percent faster than other SSL VPN products – yet at a lower price. That adds up to a winning combination, for both our resellers and our customers.”

SGA-T works with Internet Explorer browsers to provide secure access to any Windows-based application. The SGA-T is packaged for a 30-minute install featuring a straightforward administrative interface and an intuitive user interface.

While designed for ease of use, SGA-T incorporates all of AEP's advanced policy enforcement and authentication capabilities. A key feature is the Netilla V-Realms TM Client Identity Engine, which lets administrators set up specific authentication, policy and client integrity policies for various user groups or business departments.

The SGA-T provides the broad “network connect” functionality of IPSec-based VPN clients. The Netilla SGA architecture incorporates the additional benefits of an internal firewall that dynamically monitors access to requested applications, seamless installation requiring no end-user configuration, and NAT (network address translation) compatibility. In addition, AEP offers a suite of optional Client Integrity features to ensure that remote PCs comply with network security policies before they are granted network access.

The AEP Netilla SGA-T will be available in June through AEP's authorized reseller network. List price is $2,495 for 25 concurrent users, with no limit on the number of named users.

SGA-T marks the third model in the Secure Gateway Appliance family. It joins the SGA-M, which provides secure access to Microsoft Outlook Web Access, and the SGA-C, enabling secure access to Citrix MetaFrame applications. With prices under $5,000, the SGA product suite is designed to meet the secure application access requirements of small - to midsize businesses or corporate departments.

About AEP Networks
AEP Networks, the specialist in network and application access security, delivers infrastructure security solutions that are easy to use and manage while offering exceptional value and mission-critical reliability. AEP Networks was formed as a result of the merger between AEP Systems Ltd and Netilla Networks Inc. in 2004. The company provides a full range of innovative secure networking and application access products to meet the most demanding requirements of public-sector and commercial customers. A privately held company backed by leading technology investors, AEP Networks is based in Somerset, N.J., with European headquarters in London.

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