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Compatible Systems Corporation and RSA Data Security Announce Licensing Agreement

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Compatible Systems Corporation, the industry leader in hardware-based Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), has signed a licensing agreement with RSA Data Security, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:SDTI). This agreement allows Compatible Systems to embed RSA's BSAFE(TM) Crypto-C software in its IntraPort family of VPN Access Servers, providing an additional method of user authentication, along with RADIUS and SecurID.

Key Takeaways:

  • Compatible Systems Corporation has signed a licensing agreement with RSA Data Security, Inc. to embed RSA's BSAFE(TM) Crypto-C software in its IntraPort family of VPN Access Servers.
  • The IntraPort family is a full line of hardware-based VPN products for Internet-based remote access and site-to-site networking applications over broadband connections such as xDSL and cable modems or standard dial-up and leased lines.
  • The integration of RSA technology into the IntraPort family adds another method of user authentication, along with RADIUS and SecurID, increasing manageability and security for VPN technology.
  • BSAFE Crypto-C software is a widely used cryptography engine that provides software developers with multiple algorithms and modules for adding encryption and authentication features to applications.
  • The Compatible Systems IntraPort family of VPN Access Servers is a full line of VPN hardware solutions designed for organizations of all sizes, supporting from 64 to 40,000 remote client connections and from 16 to 512 LAN-to-LAN connections.
  • RSA Data Security, Inc. is a leading supplier of components that secure electronic data, with more than 400 million copies of RSA encryption and authentication technologies installed worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Compatible Systems has more than 10 years of network product design experience and has worked with VPN technologies since 1991.
  • Compatible Systems has strong customer, reseller, and ISP relationships and has installed equipment in thousands of networks worldwide.
  • Over 400 million copies of RSA encryption and authentication technologies have been installed worldwide.

Sources:

  • Business Wire: "Compatible Systems Corporation and RSA Data Security Announce Licensing Agreement" (June 14, 1999)
  • Compatible Systems Corporation: "About Compatible Systems"
  • RSA Data Security, Inc.: "About RSA Data Security, Inc."

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