Secure Mobile Communications Platform From AEP Networks Launches at Infosecurity Europe 2009

AEP SecComm Personal Featured on Stand R90


SOMERSET, NJ and HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UK--(Marketwire - April 28, 2009) - AEP Networks today announced the launch of AEP SecComm Personal, a unique communications platform that delivers enhanced grade encryption to remote work forces. This is the first in a series of SecComm products that enables organisations to furnish their remote work forces with the same functionality in the field as their colleagues enjoy in the office with no compromise on data security. The technology is eminently portable, coming as it does in a small yet robust computer bag. And it is "plug and play" so users do not need any degree of technical skill or expertise to get the product up and running and then connect to the available networks. It is a unique product in the market today that supports the needs of users and organisations across all sectors. It combines the technologies of AEP Networks and Vados Systems in their first integrated solution product since the acquisition in Q4 of last year.

Peter van de Geest, Managing Director Europe & Asia for AEP Networks, comments, "This is an exciting development that clearly demonstrates how AEP and Vados technologies work well together. The SecComm Personal gives organisations the peace of mind they need when deploying staff in remote locations. The security within the product is suitable for all types of application and organisations. In fact, it will enable regional and remotely located teams to exploit existing, normally insecure public mobile and wireless networks to send and receive IP traffic up to and including UK Confidential. It is ideal for use in emergency or disaster recovery situations where access to communications can be the difference between success and failure. This is quick to implement and doesn't need users to have technical knowledge. It will be followed by two other variations for larger remote office implementations and in-vehicle use."

Government policy requires Public Sector organisations to offer home and mobile working to their workforce wherever possible. These bodies can now extend remote access to classified data over a range of network access technologies including remote office LAN, broadband (over DSL or Cable), 3G and WiFi, without the normal restrictions and cost overheads. SecComm Personal delivers the throughput to satisfy a wide range of demanding applications.

Elements of the Solution

--  AEP vadEDGE intelligent multi-bearer router and processor or AEP
    SecComm Netbook with commercial grade encryption
--  Optional AEP Net Remote encryption device for high assurance
    government security
--  AC & DC power inputs and multiple adapters
--  Optional IP over BGAN for global coverage
--  Compatible with a variety of 3G USB network adapters
    

The AEP Net Remote is approved by the UK Government's CESG Assisted Product Scheme (CAPS) to Enhanced Grade, assured to ITSEC E3 standards and accepted by the HMG's Defence INFOSEC Product Co-Operation Group (DIPCOG). The device is widely used by Government departments and agencies, local authorities, public health, public safety and criminal justice organisations that need to protect sensitive information across networks.

About AEP Networks

AEP Networks offers secure communications, networking and application access for government, enterprise and carriers. We work with systems integrators, managed service providers and the distribution channel to deliver integrated solutions incorporating our leading edge products:

--  Enhanced-grade secure voice and multi-service data platforms (based on
    the vadOS operating system) that support a wide range of communications
    protocols and network topologies
--  High assurance networking via IPsec-based VPN encryptors for site-to-
    site security and remote access
--  Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for cryptographic key management and
    storage
--  Secure remote access to networks and applications -- including virtual
    environments -- via application-layer security gateways and SSL VPNs.
    

Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, AEP Networks has key hub offices in the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Australia. For more information, visit www.aepnetworks.com