FIBERLINK

New Platform Turns Chaos of Disparate Systems into Order for a Fully Unified Secure Solution

September 17, 2003

LA JOLLA, Calif., DEMOmobile, Sept. 17, 2003 – Fiberlink, the leading provider of comprehensive, policy-centric remote access solutions for enterprises, today announced its new platform, Dynamic Network Architecture (DNA), which unifies the control, availability, security and management of worldwide enterprise access. Fiberlink DNA (sm) eliminates the piecemeal approach to enterprise remote access by integrating tier-one networks, security technologies and emerging access standards and protocols into a single, unified system architecture.

"Fiberlink DNA delivers the critical control enterprises need to manage the boundless matrix of people, devices and information making up today's business ecosystem," said Jim Sheward, chief executive officer of Fiberlink. "Defining the new network in terms of traditional remote access constricts its scope in terms of usability and simply does not go far enough in dealing with today's increasingly dynamic workplace. Through policy management, DNA unifies every aspect of remote network computing, allowing or denying access, protecting users and data, and extending the value that the network can deliver."

"CIO's and CSO's face enormous complexities when building and maintaining a remote access solution that meets the diverse and ever-changing needs of their extended enterprise. A multitude of technology options, access transport choices, and geographical issues all need to be considered in order to provide the optimal connectivity solution to mobile workers when and where they need it most," said the Yankee Group's Director of Security Solutions & Services Matthew Kovar, CFA. "Conversely, IT managers find it virtually impossible to keep up with the increasing security threats that mobility presents. These pressures demand an integrated solution, and Fiberlink's new Dynamic Network Architecture rises to the challenge maintaining their status as a visionary for remote security and connectivity solutions."

Turning Chaos into Order

According to a recent joint report by the Computer Security Institute (CSI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), over 90 percent of companies report using anti-virus software, firewalls and access control. However, 75 percent of these organizations also acknowledged financial loss due to security breaches. Lack of security integration and central management of the multitude of devices, transport types and data are the Achilles heel of the extended enterprise.

Traditional network perimeter defenses fail to adequately protect users from proliferating application and operating system threats, leaving corporations with a false sense of security. Malicious code can bypass perimeter defenses through e-mail attachments, instant messaging and peer-to-peer applications. Blended attacks, a newer trend, exploit multiple vulnerabilities. Enterprises increasingly need multi-layered security with strong authentication, centralized and consistent security policy management and distributed policy enforcement at individual desktop and mobile systems.

"Managing remote access scenarios across an organization with intelligent, transparent location-based policies is a unique approach," said Chris Shipley, executive producer of DEMOmobile. "By making policy management a fundamental component, Fiberlink addresses a critical unmet need for today's geographically dispersed global enterprise."

Fiberlink DNA aggregates the pure access supplied by tier-one networks, and overlays a dynamic, policy-centric control and management system - thus providing IT departments with unmatched control over today's expanding business ecosystem and increasingly complex security threats. This new architecture redefines the management of the extended enterprise by putting advanced security, manageability and industry-leading connectivity options back in the hands of IT, locking down vital corporate data, minimizing liability and exposure to business risk, decreasing costs and raising business productivity.

The flexibility and neutrality of the Dynamic Network Architecture enables Fiberlink to constantly reevaluate its technology options and services to deliver a best-of-breed solution for its customers and partners. The introduction of DNA demonstrates Fiberlink's commitment to a truly transparent extended enterprise infrastructure that delivers the benefits of policy-based enterprise remote access using the best technologies available, at the best possible price.

New products and services powered by the new Dynamic Network Architecture will be previewed at DEMOmobile and will be available to customers in Q4 2003.

About Fiberlink

Fiberlink is a leading provider of secure remote access solutions, unifying worldwide remote access, management and enforcement within existing IT policy. Fiberlink addresses the growing infrastructure complexities of enterprise access brought on by the demands of an expanding business ecosystem. From employees to partners, remote offices to extranets, dial-up to wireless to broadband, Fiberlink allows enterprises to capitalize on virtually any extended business opportunity. Multi-network redundancy, best-of-breed application services and support, the lowest TCO and the least impact on IT help make Fiberlink a critical business partner. For the first time, companies can manage every aspect of remote, mobile or wireless access with the same rigorous policy enforcement as for local users.

With over 300,000 corporate users, analyst firms such as Gartner, Burton Group and Yankee Group recognize Fiberlink as a leader and innovator in the industry. Customers such as General Electric, BMC Software, Computer Sciences Corporation, Royal Caribbean, The Gillette Company, and Sun Healthcare prove it with their business. Headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa., Fiberlink has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

About DEMOmobile 2003

The annual DEMO and DEMOmobile conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products, which are hand-selected by executive producer Chris Shipley from across the spectrum of the personal technology marketplace. Top executives from the leading hardware and software technology companies, venture capitalists, journalists from key industry publications and industry analysts attend the DEMO and DEMOmobile conferences to preview the most promising products and technologies for the coming year. DEMO is held in February each year and features approximately 60 new companies, products and technologies. DEMOmobile is held each fall and features approximately 35 new mobile technologies. For more information, visit http://www.idgef.com/.

Kristen Muckleroy
Fiberlink
kmuckleroy@fiberlink.com
215/793.6541

Kristina Osterling
A&R Partners for Fiberlink
kristinao@arpartners.com
212/905.6155

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