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| Positive Networks Issues PositivePRO Version 3.5 Positive Networks has introduced PositivePRO 3.5, the newest version of the company's secure remote access service. PositivePRO 3.5 users receive regular updates as part of the company's product enhancement program, but the latest version of the service includes several major improvements, including: - Auto-Detection/Provisioning - automatic setup detection and provisioning to create shorter installation times and easier access for any organization; - Handheld Access - the web-based VPN service is now able to work on handheld devices such as a Sprint 3G, Motorola Q, Windows Mobile 5, Treo 750w, Blackberry, T-Mobile, Cingular, Motorola Razr, or any phone with a web browser for greater access; - Vista Support - PositivePRO 3.5 will work with Microsoft's new Vista operating system. Additional improvements included in PositivePRO 3.5 include: - Ease of Use: * AutoProvisioning - new automatic setup detection to make setup of the service even easier for any organization. This new feature automatically detects subnets, domain controllers, Wins servers, Exchange servers and other network resources, making configuration quick and easy. * New Policy Manager – improved format allows easier configuration and oversight on security and access control policies. * Vista Compatibility - the web-based VPN service, WebTop, has been updated for compatibility with the new Microsoft Vista operating system. * Antivirus Integration - up-to-date integration with the leading antivirus programs is ongoing and PositivePRO 3.5 currently works with McAfee, Norton, Symantec, AVG, Authentium Command, Computer Associates, Kaspersky, Sophos, and Trend Micro Antivirus Programs. - Improved Access and Speed: * Direct Connect Technology – data is routed from corporate network to end user directly once security policies have been established, providing quick data transfer no matter where the end user is located. * Handheld Access - allows employees to work the way they want, using handheld devices with security provided through Positive Networks. The web-based VPN service, WebTop, automatically adapts to handheld device browsers. This brings email, file shares, and intranet capabilities to the mobile workforce. - Expanded Services: * Site-to-Site Connectivity - a new, cost-effective service for site-to-site VPN connectivity and secure remote access that is easy to use and requires no hardware at the data center or client. * RemotePrint – leverages Positive Networks' RemotePrint Agent to allow users or servers to print documents from any printer connected to the Internet. The agent used for this service can turn any Internet-connected, Windows computer into a print server that can be reached from anywhere on your LAN/WAN. It remains fully compatible with any server or print client, including backend print queues on Windows, Unix, VMS, Linux, and Macintosh. This functionality allows users to print to the designated printer, using installed drivers. - Expanded Security: * Expanded Antivirus Software Integration - supports the following antivirus security software and adds new vendors and versions regularly: - McAfee VirusScan 8, 9, 10, Enterprise 7, Enterprise 8 - McAfee ASAP - McAfee Corporate 4.5.1 - McAfee Internet Security Suite 2005, 2006 - Norton Antivirus 2001-2006 - Norton Antivirus Corporate 7, 8, 9, 10 - Symantec Antivirus Corporate 7.6, 8, 9, 10 - AVG Antivirus 7.1 - Panda Antivirus - Authentium Command Antivirus - Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1 - Kaspersky Antivirus 4.5, 5.x, 6.x - Sophos Antivirus Small Business Edition - Trend Micro OfficeScan 6 - Trend Micro OfficeScan 7. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |