The Nokia Security Developers Alliance leverages the flexibility of Nokia's appliance technology, allowing interoperable solutions to operate on- or off-appliance depending on the specific application. This satisfies a wide range of customer use and implementation scenarios and reduces the complexity of competitive solutions that offer multiple applications operating on multiple systems across several locations.
The three latest Alliance participants market very different applications and will deliver solutions that interoperate uniquely with Nokia's IP security appliances. First Hop develops mobility enhancement solutions that accelerate wireless connections from mobile phones and optimize data for wireless transport. Micromuse's Netcool provides businesses with a real-time view of what's happening throughout the infrastructure, enabling them to respond to problems before they cause network-based business services to fail. With Websense's Internet filtering solution, companies manage, analyze and report employee use of the Internet.
"First Hop is pleased to be a part of the Nokia Security Developers Alliance," said Timo T. Laaksonen, CEO of First Hop. "First Hop Wireless Accelerator product ensures that Nokia customers are able to extend their remote access VPN networks to mobile workers over wireless networks enhancing the end-user experience and providing real savings in reduced air-time costs."
"Nokia's Security Developers Alliance Program encourages a community of innovation and confidence by leveraging solutions, such as Netcool, that deliver greater ability for growth and bottom line business value," said Darin Layman, VP Micromuse Alliances & Solutions Marketing. "We are looking forward to receiving the "Nokia OK" approval on the Netcool solution for Network Management. Through this designation our customers will be able to readily recognize Netcool's interoperability with other best-of-breed technologies to help ensure the integrity, monitoring and management of their IT systems."
"Customers benefit the most from Websense joining the Nokia Security Developers Alliance Program," said Andy Meyer, vice president of marketing for Websense Inc. "Large and small organizations will now be able to utilize the world's leading employee Internet management (EIM) solution integrated on the Nokia appliance. This means greater ease of deployment, coupled with all the benefits of Websense EIM software, such as reduced legal liability, increased productivity and security, and reduced bandwidth consumption."
Nokia Security Developers Alliance members have access to Nokia's Software Development Kit (SDK) for Nokia's secure Operating System (IPSO), providing the opportunity to port their products to Nokia's security appliances. The porting process delivers a truly interoperable solution offering rapid deployment, ease of configuration, and the highest level of performance and availability.
"Customers now have the freedom and flexibility to complement Nokia's family of firewall, VPN and Intrusion Detection appliances with additional security applications, tools, and management agents," said Dave Edwards, Senior Director, Nokia Security Developers Alliance. "Nokia is pleased to welcome the latest participants into the Nokia Security Developers Alliance program and we look forward to working together to increase our value-add for enterprise and service provider customers."
Currently, the select group of Nokia Security Developer Alliance members that have earned "Nokia OK" approval include FishNet Security, Open (OpenService, Inc.), Permeo, SurfControl and Tripwire.
About First Hop
First Hop provides scalable messaging management and wireless connectivity products for mobile operators and service providers. A proven leader in multi-vendor messaging solutions, First Hop generates immediate business benefits and provides a clear evolution path to future technologies. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Helsinki with additional locations in Singapore and the UK. For further information, please visit www.firsthop.com.
First Hop provides scalable messaging management and wireless connectivity products for mobile operators and service providers. A proven leader in multi-vendor messaging solutions, First Hop generates immediate business benefits and provides a clear evolution path to future technologies. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Helsinki with additional locations in Singapore and the UK. For further information, please visit www.firsthop.com.
About Micromuse
Micromuse Inc. (Nasdaq: MUSE) is the leading provider of service and business assurance software solutions. The Netcool® software suite provides organization with the assurance that their IT systems are supporting and driving profits 24 hours a day. Unlike traditional infrastructure management systems, Netcool solutions provide realtime end-to-end visibility and accurate troubleshooting from a business perspective. Such business intelligence allows organizations to respond to problems quickly, streamline workflow processes and improve business uptime. Micromuse customers include AT&T, BT, Cable & Wireless, Charles Schwab, Deutsche Telekom, Digex, EarthLink, GE Appliances, ITC^DeltaCom, J.P. Morgan Chase, T-Mobile and Verizon. Headquarters are located at 139 Townsend Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94107; (415) 538-9090. The Web site is at www.micromuse.com.
Micromuse Inc. (Nasdaq: MUSE) is the leading provider of service and business assurance software solutions. The Netcool® software suite provides organization with the assurance that their IT systems are supporting and driving profits 24 hours a day. Unlike traditional infrastructure management systems, Netcool solutions provide realtime end-to-end visibility and accurate troubleshooting from a business perspective. Such business intelligence allows organizations to respond to problems quickly, streamline workflow processes and improve business uptime. Micromuse customers include AT&T, BT, Cable & Wireless, Charles Schwab, Deutsche Telekom, Digex, EarthLink, GE Appliances, ITC^DeltaCom, J.P. Morgan Chase, T-Mobile and Verizon. Headquarters are located at 139 Townsend Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94107; (415) 538-9090. The Web site is at www.micromuse.com.
About Websense Inc.
Websense Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN) is the worldwide leader of employee Internet management (EIM) solutions. Websense Enterprise software enables businesses to manage how their employees use the Internet, improving productivity, conserving network bandwidth and storage costs, and mitigating legal liability. Ranked the highest quality database in a recent test of EIM products, Websense delivers the most effective and comprehensive solution in the industry.
Founded in 1994, Websense serves more than 17,800 worldwide customers, ranging in size from 100-person firms to global corporations. These include more than half of the Fortune 500, approximately one-third of Japan's Nikkei 225 and half of the UK's FTSE 100, encompassing more than 13 million customer seats, pre-paid on a subscription basis. Websense has strategic technology relationships with Blue Coat Systems, Check Point, Cisco, Macrovision, Microsoft, NetScreen, Network Appliance, SonicWALL, Tumbleweed and others. For more information, visit www.websense.com.
About Nokia Internet Communications
Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California, provides world-class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Internet Traffic Management solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling and Internet transaction that is personal and trusted-each and every time.
For more information, please visit www.nokia.com/securenetworksolutions.
Nokia Internet security and virtual private network appliances span the spectrum of price/performance points, and secure the widest range of network environments-from the smallest branch office to the largest Internet data center. The expansive product line, backed by world-class global support and services, provides customers the ability to deploy multiple solutions from a single product to secure all elements of a distributed enterprise.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
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Amy Grenier, Interactive Public Relations for Nokia Internet Communications
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EMEA (UK based)
Claire Backhurst
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