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Sun EnterpriseWorkgroup Server and Novell NDS eDirectory Combination Offer Perot Systems and Its Customers a Gateway to the .Com World
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- May 24, 2000 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. announced today that Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE: PER), a global provider of information technology services in the states and abroad, is standardizing its virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure for its company's remote access on a Sun Enterprise250 server and Novell's NDS eDirectory.
By using the Sun-Novell solution, Perot Systems and its customers receive enhanced secure access to remote applications quickly and affordably via the Internet. Perot Systems estimates that its VPN infrastructure, based on Sun Enterprise 250 servers and Novell's NDS eDirectory, will potentially cost one-tenth the reoccurring cost of proprietary remote access schemes, while offering twice the bandwidth. In addition, the Sun-Novell solution is fully interoperable with a range of corporate applications for ease of use, integration, and scalability.
"In the business of integrating large, complex systems on a worldwide basis, we value interoperability, speed and efficiency,"said Gary Castleberry, vice president of systems integration at Perot Systems. "Working with Sun and Novell products allows our company and its clients to benefit from a standardized infrastructure that provides a measure of reliability and scalability unparalleled in today's computing environment."
Perot Systems Develops VPN System for Employee Remote Access and Offers Solution to Customers
Perot Systems'decision to develop a VPN system stems from a need to develop a secure VPN platform for employees to remotely log into the system. The company wants to set an example for customers moving away from LAN systems to the Internet. To do this, Perot Systems is choosing a standardized solution, such as the Sun server/NDS eDirectory combination, to eliminate expensive, proprietary IT systems in exchange for high performance, platforms that help maximize efficiency and interoperability within their internal and external Internet structures.
Impressed by the cost-effective solution's interoperability, security and headroom features -- all critical factors in building a VPN -- Perot Systems will also offer the solution to its clients.
"To keep up with the demands of the business market, Perot Systems employees need 24x7 access to the company's system. The Sun Enterprise 250 server enables this by providing a solid backbone for the Perot Systems'VPN solution. Coupled with the server's reliability, scalability and remote management features, employees can access the system anytime, anywhere,"said John Davis, director, workgroup server marketing at Sun.
The popular Sun Enterprise 250 server and reliable SolarisOperating Environment power Novell's NDS eDirectory in the VPN system. Sun's solution provides the high performance and scalability necessary to access applications through the Internet. The Sun Enterprise 250 server with its remote management capabilities and built-in system service processor also provides manageability for secure remote access, monitoring and control of geographically or physically inaccessible systems. The system is part of a single, binary-compatible product line featuring a range of servers that scale from one to 64 processors and are designed for workgroup, departmental and data center computing environments.
NDS eDirectory is a stand-alone, cross-platform LDAP directory service that powers e-businesses in real-world Internet environments. In addition, NDS eDirectory supports new applications and services based on highly personalized user profiles, personalities and behavior. NDS eDirectory can scale to more than a billion objects, and is the directory of choice for Internet companies such as CNN and AltaVista.
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