Tim Greene

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Check Point debuts instant VPN devices

Check Point Software Technologies is introducing a new way to quickly build a VPN appliance that could potentially save users time and money.

OpenReach serves up VPN help for frame relay

OpenReach this week will introduce three IP Security VPN-based services designed to help companies cost-effectively extend their frame relay networks.

Vendors tout easier VPNs

A new breed of products is emerging to rival traditional Internet-based VPN offerings that give remote users and business partners secure access to corporate networks.

VPN gear provides customized security

NetScreen Technologies introduced VPN gear that makes it possible for users to tailor-fit protection for specific network resources without having to buy multiple boxes.

Check Point bolsters new firewall appliance

A Check Point Software Technologies subsidiary is shipping a security appliance to protect remote-office and telecommuter LANs, and to make it simpler for companies to set up and manage Check Point virtual private networks.

DSL cuts frame access costs

Users can save money setting up frame relay and ATM networks by using DSL access links rather than more expensive 56Kbps or T-1 lines.

SonicWall adds speed, drops prices

SonicWall on Dec. 10 announced it is boosting the processing power of most of its virtual private networking gear, significantly increasing their encryption speed.

SnowShore unveils first media server

Start-up SnowShore Networks Inc., a company targeting the nascent media server market, Monday unveiled its first product which is designed to help enable emerging IP services, such as Web conferencing and voice portals.

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