[January 11, 2012] UNITED STATES : F5 Keeps Android Users Connected and Productive with New Secure Access Solutions [TendersInfo (India)] Tweet (TendersInfo (India) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) F5 Networks, Inc., the global leader in Application Delivery Networking, today announced that its BIG-IP® Edge Client is the industry's first SSL VPN solution that provides comprehensive security and mobile access for all devices running Android 4.x (codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich). F5 s free, downloadable client enhances mobile user productivity by providing accelerated client access to corporate resources via a full SSL VPN connection. In parallel, F5 has also developed a version of its BIG-IP Edge Client for "rooted" devices, which can be used by IT professionals to extend client support for devices running previous versions of the Android OS, or for testing and demonstration purposes. Additionally, F5 is introducing enhanced support for its BIG-IP Edge Portal , which provides managed application access to enterprise web applications such as SharePoint, wikis, and Intranet sites. "As a recognized leader in the SSL VPN market, customers continually look to us for solutions to address their evolving IT needs," said Mark Vondemkamp, Director of Product Management at F5. "User requests to support the latest smartphones and tablets are a great example. Our Edge Client and Edge Portal applications give users secure, convenient, and fast access to company resources from the corporate and personal devices of their choice. With leading support for Android, Linux, and Apple iOS endpoints, F5 solutions provide flexible, optimized access to empower mobile users without sacrificing IT s ability to manage applications and infrastructures." With F5's new remote access solutions and mobile applications, organizations can: Securely Extend IT Support Capabilities and Maintain Infrastructure Safeguards Without direct control of the individual devices they're being asked to support, IT organizations often deny such access requests rather than risk exposure of sensitive data or materials. With F5's new mobile applications, IT personnel can provide secure access for Android-based devices without jeopardizing their ability to protect and manage their systems. Tailor IT Policies to Meet Specific Compliance Requirements and Business Needs With F5® solutions, IT teams can implement customizable access policies to provide managed mobile connectivity for contractors, partners, or specific groups of employees. Organizations can also grant full network access or limited web access to specific applications, depending on business priorities and personnel requirements. Improve User Experience and Accelerate Client Access with BIG-IP Edge Gateway When implemented together, the BIG-IP Edge Gateway solution and the BIG-IP Edge Client provide accelerated application performance for Android devices, enabling users to access applications up to 10 times faster. (c) 2012 Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]