Vernier unveils Vernier Networks Systems Version 4, a 4th generation Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) Security system designed for mobility and to deliver centralized, user-level control of mobile network security for ultimate visibility and accountability.

http://www.verniernetworks.com - Vernier Networks(R), a global provider of award-winning wireless local area networks (WLAN) solutions that address security challenges created by mobile users, announces the launch of its newest generation of software -- Vernier Networks Systems Version 4. This 4th generation wireless LAN security product is the result of years of experience working directly with customers to understand the varying network security issues facing organizations in mobile environments. Version 4 establishes a new security platform, designed for mobility, empowering IT administrators to map business policies to network security for individual mobile users, without the complexity and cost associated with other solutions. An intuitive administrator console at the heart of the system provides visibility across the entire wireless network and centralized control of users, resources, services and applications.

Now, IT managers can instantly respond to malicious network attacks, while providing cost-effective scalability for thousands of mobile users in complex, heterogeneous network environments. Without increasing IT workloads, Version 4 introduces new capabilities to help network managers save time, reduce risk and provide enterprise-class service to WLAN end users, through:

-- Centralized Management -- A new Administrative Console streamlines wireless network management by presenting one centralized system-level view of all Vernier products installed in the customer's LAN.

-- Improved Rights Management -- This powerful new tool was designed from the ground up to provide intuitive mapping of business policies to network security based on individual user identity, location, and time.

-- Extensive Reporting and Monitoring -- A powerful reporting engine provides flexible historical views of user-level network activity for Trending, Forensics and Troubleshooting, in addition to real time monitoring of activity across the mobile network.

-- High Availability and Scalability -- Vernier's distributed architecture provides scalability to over 10,000 users per domain without sacrificing performance, while stateful failover of the control server offers guaranteed availability of network services.
The new features designed in Version 4 augment existing award-winning WLAN solutions from Vernier, including:

-- User-Level Visibility and Control -- User-level visibility allows IT administrators to easily view, track and control all network activity from logons to logoffs, providing complete historical network activity records.

-- Open Systems and Interoperability -- Vernier is a vendor-neutral solution, providing complete interoperability between any mix of access points -- enabling cost-effective deployment and preserving existing network investments.

"Today's wireless LANs have to provide the highest level of security to bring additional value to existing networks," said Wai Sing Lee, research analyst with Frost & Sullivan. "This could come in the form of additional control, security or unique implementations of services. The Vernier solution does all of this through their centralized policy and end user management functions that ensure security and proper usage of the network services."

"Version 4 has transformed our wireless network," said Michael Shisko, director of information technologies for Hitachi Consulting. "The new administrative console provides point-and-click control over every aspect of our security and management, while delivering quality data that allows me to immediately pinpoint network issues and make fast decisions to solve problems. That type of control has saved me hours of valuable time."

Vernier Networks Systems Version 4 provides security, simplifies policy management and maintains protection for users wherever they go. The new software enables network managers to implement WLAN usage policies, to secure control at the edge of the network to provide enterprise-class scalability and an optimal end-user wireless experience. It also integrates easily into existing enterprise networks or green field installations. Version 4 software runs on the Vernier 6500 series hardware platform including the Control Server 6500, Access Manager 6500 and Integrated System 6500.

With the release of Version 4, Vernier has raised the bar yet again for the WLAN industry. Vernier’s 4th generation WLAN security solution is a comprehensive wireless local area networks system that has the capability to deliver centralized, user-level control of mobile network security for ultimate visibility and accountability for enhanced mobility.

About Vernier
Founded in March 2001, Vernier Networks(R) provides proven solutions that address security challenges created by mobile users inside the network. Built on a unique distributed architecture, Vernier features centralized management and control, unrivaled scalability and distributed security enforcement at the network edge. Altogether, Vernier has several hundred customers worldwide and has received numerous awards, including InfoWorld's 2004 Technology of the Year Award for Best WLAN solution and 2003 Product of the Year Award from Network Magazine. Vernier is a privately held company headquartered in Mountain View, California. www.verniernetworks.com

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