RESTON, Va.-Nextel Communications Inc. announced a mobile Virtual Private Network solution that uses IBM Corp. software to provide mobile workers a higher level of security, faster response times and more efficient access than currently available to enterprise data anywhere on Nextel’s all-digital packet data network.
The IBM software, WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager, gives Nextel subscribers access to a standards-based VPN platform providing secure, high-speed wireless connections to data.
“WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager offers enterprise customers a middleware solution that is faster, better, less expensive and simpler than what is currently available,” said Ernie Cormier, Nextel vice president for Business Solutions.
“Customers extending their existing IT infrastructure running IBM software across Nextel’s national network can look forward to gaining secure access to key information on-demand from virtually anyplace and at anytime,” said Adel Al-Saleh, general manager, IBM Wireless e-Business Solutions. “Based on open industry standards across the IT spectrum, the solution supports a framework to provide true interoperability so customers can improve productivity, earn a rapid return on investment and expand markets.”
