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Citrix Systems and Microsoft Inc. have co-developed an all-in-one device for delivering applications to branch offices. The new Citrix Branch Repeater is the latest in a breed of products aimed at simplifying remote office IT infrastructure by consolidating functions into a single piece of hardware. Citrix Branch Repeater is intended for “application delivery,” including application virtualization, network optimization, and some Windows services. Unlike Cisco, Citrix and Microsoft didn’t include routing capabilities in the box. Inside Citrix Branch Repeater is a stripped-down version of Windows with file and print services, authentication, and networking services such as DHCP and DNS.
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Telstra has rolled out 10,000 new Polycom phones across the company to provide Telstra IP telephony services to staff. The phones and services, the next step in the company’s upgrade from its internal CustomNet system, will operate across a single data network. According to the company, eliminating dual networks would lead to improved efficiency, productivity benefits and cost savings. The features would also improve employee efficiency. Telstra staff is now reaping the benefits of a network-based system that leverages the Telstra Next IP network to deliver high-definition voice and mobility.
SMC Networks announced the availability of the newest in its arsenal of networking products that make business more efficient for the SMB/e: the SMCBR21VPN Barricade™ VPN Router. The new SMCBR21VPN broadband router has a Virtual Private Network (VPN) server built in, enabling it to establish authenticated and encrypted tunnels for communication across the Internet. This makes SMCBR21VPN an ideal solution for remote corporate network access, whether from the branch office or a telecommuter. The new SMCBR21VPN Barricade VPN Router is available now at an MSRP of $449.99.
FalconStor Software Inc. has launched the FalconStor(R) Virtual Tape Library (VTL) OpenStorage Option for integration with the Veritas NetBackup OpenStorage API from Symantec. The FalconStor VTL OpenStorage Option, qualified by Symantec, ensures business continuity by speeding up and simplifying backup and recovery through integration of intelligent disk devices to NetBackup using high-speed Fibre Channel connections. The combination of FalconStor VTL and NetBackup simplifies management and increases flexibility in the storage backup and retrieval processes with such disk-based backup features as:
Samsung Business Communication Systems (BCS) has announced the availability of session initiation protocol (SIP trunking and SIP stations) and new mobility features for the OfficeServ 7000 series systems. With these feature updates, Samsung enables channel partners to help small and midsized businesses (SMB) customers better utilize their networks and to leverage powerful mobility across remote locations. Among the pioneers in the SMB market, Samsung’s OfficeServ 7000 family of products delivers true convergence to SMBs with as few as one user to as many as 400.
Uplogix, the leading provider of secure remote management (SRM) solutions, has released the Uplogix 430. Uplogix 430 is a new compact, fixed 4-port version of the Uplogix SRM appliance and is designed for large enterprises that need to cost-effectively manage a handful of devices at multiple remote locations with limited or no local IT support. With its compact design and low power consumption, the Uplogix 430 is well-suited for deployments having physical space limitations or non-racked environments.
Officescape has announced the deployment of its managed VPN aggregation service that allows enterprises to ensure greater security, reliability and scalability. The service combines managed VPN technologies with broadband and identity management services to produce a truly powerful telesecure(TM) computing model that completes a well-rounded offering of telework solutions. Officescape creates one single, site-to-site VPN connection to the corporate servers. Each remote user then connects, using IPSec or SSL, through a remote access connection to Officescape’s high-availability VPN servers where VPN policy is executed and security levels are verified.
The world’s most compatible platform, the Glide OS, just got more compatible. Version 3.1 of Glide’s Synchronization Application, “One,” ushers in a new era for remote desktop computing with enhanced local support for your favorite desktop applications including Microsoft Office. In addition, Glide is also doubling its free storage plan from 5GBs to 10GBs. With the latest version of Glide, it is now possible for you to work, for example, on a Microsoft Word Document in the Microsoft Word application at home or at work with all changes automatically saved to all targeted PCs and accessible from over 75 mobile phones.
Adder has announced the launch of the AdderView CATxIP 1000. The product is a high density, small form factor KVM switch that provides local, remote and global access for users who need to control multi-platform operating systems and hardware. The CATxIP 1000 combines USB console support, global IP access and a full professional KVM feature set to create a truly modern KVM switching solution delivering high quality video and CD quality audio. The CATxIP 1000 delivers a wide range of features including digital stereo audio and serial control for remote switching and synchronization with other CATxIP 1000 units.
Key Revolution believes that its latest product – the Mobiu portable office – can offer security for people who use multiple machines, with secure online storage and a USB with a SIM card. The Mobiu portable office – which should be available to consumers in September, is a plug and play device with a SIMAssured chip and PIN – ensuring that if you lose the stick you can ring Key Revolution to wipe the data and send a free replacement. This product should support remote working without the tension of personal information getting breached while working in public places.