Billion Electric Co., Ltd., a major international network communications equipment manufacturer, today unveils a World first – an SSL VPN Security Appliance series with integrated router and firewall functions – BiGuard S10 (SSL VPN Security Gateway) and BiGuard S20 (Dual-WAN IPSec/SSL VPN Security Gateway). The first available product, BiGuard S10, is an all-in-one security gateway with SSL VPN, designed for small and medium business (SMBs) users looking for secure, cost-effective and clientless remote access to the corporate network.
For the first time SMBs can experience all the benefits of secure communications without the need to pay for expensive corporate enterprise solutions and without buying an extra router, hardware or separate firewall device. With easy setup and management there is no need for dedicated IT personnel either (when compared to traditional IPSec VPN solutions, SSL VPN is much easier for operators to use and maintain).
Edward Kung, Managing Director of Billion in UK says: “Our BiGuard three-in-one integrated SSL VPN, router and firewall is a highly cost-effective SMB solution – with all the features and power of a corporate solution without the high price tag and setup/management complexities.
“SMBs know they need secure comms links, but in the past they have been scared off by the £1000-plus cost. Now, for the first time, they can have an all-in-one advanced solution for around a third of that.
“Secure Socket Layer VPN without VPN client pre-installation has been deployed widely in larger corporate networks to manage remote Intranet access. Due to its nature of security and portability, SSL VPN is functioning as a secure alternative to IPSec VPN.”
With BiGuard S10 installed in your office, remote users, mobile workers, business partners, and customers can benefit from secure and real-time communications as well as resource sharing via a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer. There is no extra VPN client software needed. Users can therefore access files, emails, and other applications securely and seamlessly from any location with Internet access, and thus dramatically enhance mobility and productivity.
In addition, BiGuard S10 provides IT administrators with an easy-to-manage Personal Web Portal, ensuring a secure connection with encryption, access policy, authorisation, and authentication mechanisms. It allows significant network flexibility for SMBs to manage their LAN and WAN environment as the business changes.
Billion’s BiGuard SMB portfolio is designed to help SMBs overcome business challenges using the latest technology. They help businesses improve competitiveness and responsiveness to ever changing business issues; link dispersed business partners and staff; overcome limited IT resources and infrastructure (available to larger corporations);
Availability and Pricing
SMB customers should visit www.billion.uk.com to find the nearest outlet to buy BiGuard SSL VPN products. Resellers requiring a BiGuard SSL VPN product review should contact Billion’s distributor, Ingram Micro, to obtain a product item.
The Billion BiGuard S10 will be available from September 2006 at £349.00ex VAT. The Billion BiGuard S20 will be available soon.
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About Billion Electric Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1973 and listed on the Taiwanese stock exchange, Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taiex #3027) is one of the leading providers of network equipment and power supply products in the Asia Pacific rim. Since its Communication Division was established in 1992, Billion has re-enforced its investment in developing next generation network equipment and Internet access devices for home, telecommuter, and SME users. We have been awarded a number of honours for our networking products and have acquired a considerable customer base across Europe, America, Middle East and Africa, and in the Asia Pacific markets. For more information, please visit us at www.billion.uk.com.
