Microsoft Buys Secure VPN Specialist
Joris Evers writes on C|Net News:
Microsoft on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire Whale Communications, a specialist in secure remote access and Web application firewalls.More here.
The takeover is meant broaden Microsoft's security offerings and give its customers more options in providing secure access to their networks from more locations and devices, Microsoft said in a statement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Whale, based in Fort Lee, N.J., makes technology including Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network (VPN) software and appliances, which let businesses give secure remote access to their networks. Rivals in the space include Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Aventail, and Citrix Systems.
posted by Fergie @ 5/18/2006 08:27:00 AM
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