Vigilar Joins Aventails Global Access Partner Program to offer Clientless SSL VPN Solutions to SMBs and Large Enterprises

Vigilar to leverage the EX-1500 SSL VPN appliance to meet the growing end- user demand for clientless, anywhere, any device, remote access to any application

Atlanta (PRWEB) July 15, 2003 -- Vigilar, a comprehensive information security solution provider, today announced a channel partnership with Aventail Corporation, a recognized clientless SSL VPN leader, to offer Aventails EX-1500 clientless SSL VPN appliance to its customers. Available through Vigilar, clients can now enjoy the benefits of the Aventail EX-1500 as a more simplified and cost effective solution to provide end users with secure remote access from any location or device and to any Web, client/server, or file sharing resource.

With todays announcement Vigilar, joins the Aventail Access Partner Program (AAPP), which includes an impressive list of worldwide partners that leverage Aventails leading SSL VPN technology to help enterprises decrease support costs, while increasing secure anywhere remote access to critical applications.

Joseph Dell, Chief Technology Officer at Vigilar was enthusiastic about partnering with the security product company. "Aventail eliminates the hidden costs associated with VPNs by providing a simple, scalable, clientless solution that both management and end-users can easily embrace," said Dell.

This partnership is a strategic initiative for the SSL VPN firm. As a partner, Vigilar offers superior consulting expertise, security training, technical support, and top engineers that will incorporate Aventails technology into a full-service security solution for its clientele.

Aventails vice president of product management and marketing, Sarah Daniels, said she feels the partnership is mutually beneficial to both parties, but most of all to the consumer. As a leading information security services provider Vigilar, Inc. can now help enterprises provide end users with secure clientless remote access from any location or device and to any Web, client-server, or file sharing resource through a standard Web browser," said Daniels.

The Aventail EX-1500 is secure, cost-effective for the enterprise, seamless to the end user, and manageable for the IT administrator and specifically designed to handle the needs of medium to large enterprises.

               
About Vigilar

Vigilar is an information security solution provider dedicated to providing solutions that manage risk and create trust through the delivery of technology controls, education and process development. Vigilar has partnered with the worlds leading security technology providers and addresses the demand for integrated security solutions as a critical component to overall business success. With security as their sole focus, Vigilar is able to effectively offer secure, reliable and scalable solutions mapped to customers critical business objectives through professional services, technical support, training and managed services. For more information, visit www.vigilar.com or call 1.866.365.8401.

About Aventail

Aventail, the recognized SSL VPN leader, is changing the way organizations define secure remote access. The companys clientless SSL VPN appliances and services provide employees and business partners with transparent, anywhere access to any application from any Internet-enabled device.

Aventail has received numerous awards and accolades from the industrys top publications and analyst firms. These include recognition as a leader in both the 2003 Gartner SSL VPN and Managed Remote Access Magic Quadrants; recognition as one of Computerworlds 100 Emerging Companies; winner of InfoWorlds Hot Product, Network Magazines Product of the Year award, Giga Information Groups Emerging Technology Scene - Best Overall Network Product, and the Crossroads A-List Award.

With nearly half a million users and more than 450 global organizations that have purchased Aventails SSL VPN solutions, Aventail is the most widely deployed and proven SSL VPN on the planet. Aventails customers include industry leaders such as Aetna, Cerner Corporation, DuPont, Ernst & Young Global LLP, FMC, IBM Global Services, and Mount Sinai NYU.

For more information on Aventail, visit www.aventail.com.