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NEC Telenetworx Chooses AEP Networks for SSL VPN Solution

TOKYO, JAPAN and SOMERSET, NJ – October 2, 2006 - NEC Telenetworx, part of the NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation subsidiary of the NEC Group, has partnered with AEP Networks, the leader in Policy Networking solutions, to offer thin client remote access to its customers. NEC Telenetworx has entered into a software license agreement to OEM the AEP Networks’ Netilla Security Platform (NSP) SSL VPN technology. The NSP software will be paired with the NEC Express5800® Series Servers (NEC Express5800/ i110Ra-1h and more powerful servers for larger deployments) to launch a co-branded XpressGate product into the Japanese market.

NEC Telenetworx chose the NSP software as their SSL VPN technology because of its high-security access methods. The NSP technology differs from other SSL VPN solutions by providing the choice of three application access technologies:

• Thin-Client, the most secure access method, provides Layer 7 application gateway access to applications residing on Windows Terminal Servers, Citrix, Unix/Linux servers, and mainframe or AS/400 machines
• Tunnel provides Layer 3 access for any TCP/UDP-based applications via SSL tunneling and allows client/server synchronization
• Web Reverse Proxy (including port forwarding) provides access to web-based applications and intranet portals

As a dedicated network appliance, the new XpressGate product available from NEC Telenetworx will integrate into existing network and security designs seamlessly by offering rapid deployment, easy installation, minimal maintenance, and high security. With XpressGate, remote users need only a computer and a Web browser to access any business application on the corporate network. This approach leverages the global reach of the Internet for streamlined delivery of business critical information to partners, suppliers, and employees, with strong security, privacy, and network protection.

“AEP’s state of the art, thin client SSL VPN complements our server’s high performance, empowering us to offer a complete SSL VPN remote access solution to our clients,” says Yasuhiro Ito, project manager at NEC Telenetworx. “Security solutions are often too complex and are thus rejected by the end users. NEC Telenetworx and AEP Networks have proved that security can be highly efficient yet simple and accessible to end users. We are proud to offer such a powerful technology solution to our clients.”

Remote access service continues to evolve, and users now need the ability to do more with their remote access. They need a true virtual digital lifestyle. Thin client enables users to do what they need, while organizations can offer access to resources without sacrificing security of the network.

“NEC is globally recognized as one of the world's top brands. Their continuing focus on innovation, customer service and flawless performance makes the company a top choice within every market it serves," said Reginald P. Best, EVP/GM Application Security Business, AEP Networks. “We're excited to be partnering with NEC Telenetworx to expand their offerings into the Japanese market. The XpressGate product will allow organizations to provide remote access for an ever-increasing army of mobile salespeople, traveling executives, full- and part-time telecommuters, customers and suppliers … more quickly and easily, reliably and securely.”

The introduction of XpressGate to the Japanese market will occur in two phases. In the first phase, NEC Telenetworx will make the product available to other NEC groups. Phase two will involve sales to resellers outside of NEC. The XpressGate product has been developed solely for the Japanese market. NEC Telenetworx has no current plans to expand availability to additional markets, such as the United States or Europe.

About NEC Telenetworx, Ltd.
NEC Telenetworx, Ltd. ( www.ntwx.co.jp) is part of the NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation group of companies, a subsidiary of the NEC Group. The goal of NEC Telenetworx is to provide comprehensive maintenance solutions for customers who operate products by NEC around the world. To provide high level maintenance services, NEC Telenetworx, in cooperation with NEC, also offers various engineering services, such as systems design, project management, systems evaluation, installation, on-site testing, procurement support, and others. With NEC Telenetworx’s wide-range of expertise in system planning, network design, installation and commissioning, testing, maintenance and evaluation, customers rely on the company to help keep networks running smoothly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About AEP Networks
AEP Networks ( www.aepnetworks.com) offers a comprehensive Policy Networking solution that provides complete security starting at the endpoints and working throughout a network – from the edge to the core. AEP’s integrated portfolio of security products includes network admission control enforcement points, identity-based application security gateways, SSL VPNs, IPSec-based VPN encryptors, and hardware security modules for key management. Our products address the most demanding security requirements of public-sector organizations and commercial enterprises internationally. The company is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, with offices worldwide.