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Indus River Networks Awarded Contract to Supply Virtual Private Networking Solutions to CompuCom Systems, Inc.

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CompuCom Systems, Inc., a leading provider of network integration services, has selected Indus River Networks, Inc. to supply its RiverWorks VPN product suite for internal remote access needs. The contract aims to support CompuCom's strategic shift towards a virtual office model, enhancing value for customers and shareholders. The deployment of RiverWorks VPN is expected to enable CompuCom's 3,500 remote field personnel to access corporate services efficiently, saving approximately $1,000 per user in overhead costs each month. "Our strategic shift to a virtual office was a major change to our business model which we believe has enhanced value to both our customers and shareholders," said Jack Dowling, CompuCom's Sr. VP & CIO.

Key Takeaways:

  • CompuCom Systems, Inc. has awarded a contract to Indus River Networks, Inc. to supply the RiverWorks VPN product suite for its internal remote access network.
  • The deployment of RiverWorks VPN is expected to enable 3,500 remote field personnel to access corporate services efficiently.
  • The solution will save CompuCom approximately $1,000 per user in overhead costs each month.
  • The riverworks VPN product suite addresses key issues of intelligent remote networking: scalability, performance, policy definition, and enforcement, and manageability.
  • Indus River Networks is the only company providing cost-effective internet-based VPNs capable of large-scale, manageable deployment and administration.
  • CompuCom and Indus River are discussing potential integration of RiverWorks products into CompuCom's network integration and professional services businesses.
  • CompuCom Systems, Inc. is a provider of network integration services and distributed desktop products for large corporate customers nationwide.
  • Indus River Networks is a developer of intelligent remote networking solutions for large corporations worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 3,500 remote field personnel will benefit from the RiverWorks VPN deployment.
  • Average monthly savings per user: $1,000.
  • CompuCom is a leading provider of network integration services nationwide.
  • Indus River Networks has been named as one of the "1999 Hot Products" for remote access by Data Communications.

Sources:

  • CompuCom Systems, Inc. press release, date not specified (referred to as "CompuCom plans to complete a deployment plan of 3500 remote field personnel...")
  • Indus River Networks press release (date not specified) (referred to as "Indus River and CompuCom are currently in discussions to include RiverWorks products...")
  • Data Communications (named as "one of the '1999 Hot Products' for remote access")

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