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Alternative Technology adds AEP Networks to its GSA Schedule
AEP Networks’ secure access solutions are now available to Government Sectors through Alternative Technology’s GSA Schedule
Somerset, NJ and Englewood, CO. – February 7, 2006 – AEP Networks, Inc., the specialist in network and application access security solutions, today announced an enhanced partnership with Alternative Technology, the leading specialty distributor of Thin-client/Server-based Computing, Edge Infrastructure, and Government approved Security solutions. AEP Network’s products will now be available to federal, state and local government entities via Alternative Technology’s Distribution GSA Schedule. AEP has committed to specific terms and pricing and has been approved by the GSA as a vendor, allowing government customers to obtain special and approved pricing and license terms from a trusted supplier.
Margaret E. Grayson, President of AEP Networks Government Solutions Group, said, “The information sharing requirements of government organizations combined with the need to identify each individual accessing protected information have increased the demand on government IT departments for compliance with new data security standards . With a broad range of solutions that meet key government certifications, including FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-1, Level 4 and JITC, AEP provides secure networking solutions across the full spectrum of government applications, including military, homeland defense, criminal intelligence, education, healthcare, public safety, and law enforcement. We are very pleased that Alternative Technology has added AEP Networks to its GSA Schedule and that we can address the growing needs of the government market together.”
“Alternative Technology’s GSA schedule allows authorized VARs with federal, state and local customers to procure products from our GSA schedule, which now includes the entire line of AEP’s network and application access security solutions. AEP's product range includes advanced SSL and IPSec virtual private networking (VPN) and secure application access technologies as well as high-performance cryptographic, data encryption and ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) technologies,” said John Stubbs, vice president of business development, Alternative Technology. “We focus on identifying and capturing new federal government and security related opportunities and work closely with VARs that are actively engaged in both the state and local markets. The program offers one point of contact for resellers to buy products, regardless of the end user, and provides complete solutions from select Alternative Technology vendors who are participating in the program. That list now includes: ActivIdentity, BNX, Eicon, Gemplus, Packeteer, Rajant, SonicWall and Vericept.”
About Alternative Technology
Alternative Technology is the leading specialty distributor for Value Added Resellers who need products and services targeted at Thin-client/Server-based Computing, Edge Infrastructure, Security and Wireless markets. Driving the widespread adoption of leading edge technologies by bridging the gaps between products and services to solve critical business problems, Alternative identifies business issues that are key to our markets and offer multi-vendor solutions that drive demand back through our reseller partners. Alternative Technology, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, has offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Carlsbad, California, and Mississauga, Canada. For more information, go to: www.AltTech.com.
About AEP Networks
AEP Networks (www.aepnetworks.com), the specialist in network and application access security, delivers infrastructure security solutions that are easy to use and manage while offering exceptional value and mission-critical reliability. Based in Rockville, MD, the AEP Networks Government Solutions Group provides integrated security solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of government and public-sector enterprises at the federal, state and local levels. The company provides a full range of solutions, including identity-based application security VPNs (AEP SmartGate), highly secure VPNs (AEP Net), SSL VPNs (AEP Netilla Security Platform) and cryptographic key management products (AEP Keyper). A privately held company backed by leading technology investors, AEP Networks corporate headquarters are in Somerset, N.J., with European headquarters in London.
For Alternative Technology
Mark Rieger
Stanton & Associates Public Relations
720-234-5381
mrieger@stantonpr.com
For AEP Networks
Melody Iffland
Director, Corporate Marketing
AEP Networks
Phone: 1-732-652-5234
melody.iffland@aepnetworks.com