NEC Telenetworx chooses AEP Networks for SSL VPN solution

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 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.”