Aruba Wireless Networks Wins COMDEX Best of Show for Security Infrastructure
Las Vegas, November 20, 2003 - Aruba Wireless Networks, today announced that its new Aruba 2400 stackable wireless LAN switching system took Best of Show honors for Security Infrastructure at the COMDEX exhibition in Las Vegas, the world's premier showcase for the Information Technology industry.
“It is no secret that mobility and Wi-Fi represent the two greatest threats to corporate networks,” said Pankaj Manglik , President and CEO of Aruba Wireless Networks. “Winning the award in the security infrastructure category is recognition of this fact and reflects our commitment to securing the corporate network from the inside out”.
The Aruba 2400 is a stackable 24-port wireless LAN switching system sits at the intersection of mobile wireless networks and the corporate intranet and integrates many advanced security functions such as wireless intrusion prevention, identity based stateful firewalls, 802.lX, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and IPSEC VPNs.
About COMDEX
Part of the MediaLive International, Inc. family of global brands, COMDEX hosts educational forums, events and conferences that focus on the technology areas most critical to today's IT buyer. COMDEX fosters ongoing collaboration, communication and commerce for the $879 billion IT market by connecting IT vendors with decision makers in Global 2000 companies. Upcoming regional events include COMDEX Sweden 2004, January 23-25, in Goteborg; COMDEX Saudi Arabia 2004, March 14-17, in Jeddah and COMDEX Canada 2004, March 24-26, in Toronto.
About Aruba Wireless Networks
Aruba Wireless Networks develops and markets centralized systems that enable corporations to secure their networks from the dual threats of Wi-Fi and mobility. Aruba 's solution consists of a full range of programmable security platforms designed to securely connect mobile users and mobile devices to corporate applications. Aruba is privately-held and has operations in the United States , Europe , Asia Pacific and India and employs staff around the world. Aruba has received over $30 million in two rounds of venture funding from top-tier venture firms - Matrix Partners, Sequoia Capital and Trinity Ventures. Visit Aruba Wireless Networks at http://www.arubanetworks.com .
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