Interlink Networks Participates in IBMs Innovation Forum for E-Business On Demand; IBM Rallies Venture-Backed Software Firms to Drive New Technologies

Interlink Networks, a leading developer of network security and RADIUS access control software, today announced that it was among a select group of independent software vendors (ISVs) chosen to participate in IBMs Innovation Forum for e-business on demand.

(PRWEB) October 23, 2003 --Interlink Networks, a leading developer of network security and RADIUS access control software, today announced that it was among a select group of independent software vendors (ISVs) chosen to participate in IBMs Innovation Forum for e-business on demand.

The Innovation Forum's purpose is to provide promising ISVs with an introduction to the e-business on demand model and explore various opportunities, including: establishing new markets, developing a partner ecosystem around IBMs on demand environment tailored to meet the needs of customers in specific industries, and gaining access to the services and offerings that will help developers achieve competitive advantage.

Interlink Networks was pleased to be selected as an ISV that could play a key role in influencing the direction of e-business on demand," said Mike Klein, President and CEO of Interlink Networks. On demand and next generation networks will require the security and access control software we have delivered on open, standards-based platforms worldwide. With our latest release of Padlock, an embeddable 802.1X authentication solution for wireless access devices, we now have access control software offerings suitable for OEMs and system integrators serving the complete range of networking environments."

"The Innovation Forum builds on IBMs existing programs to help the development community find and serve new markets effectively, and drive breakthrough technologies needed to realize the full potential of e-business on demand," said Buell Duncan, IBMs General Manager, Developer Relations.

About Interlink Networks:
Interlink Networks is a leader in securing 802.11 wireless LAN, mobile, and wired networks. The companys standards-based software blocks intruder access to networks using strong 802.1x authentication, a requirement of the new WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) specification. Interlinks offerings range from carrier-class and enterprise level solutions to appliance-ready software - ideal for OEM development designs. Interlink Networks is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For more information, call (734) 821-1200 or visit http://www.interlinknetworks.com.
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