Dulles,
VA. October 22, 2003 – Encore Networks,
a leading developer of integrated IP+Legacy
Virtual Private Network (VPN) security
solutions, today announced that it has
signed a reseller agreement with AIS
Engineering, Incorporated. AIS will sell,
service and install Encore’s complete
line of BANDIT™ IP + Legacy and VPN security
platforms as well as Encore’s family
of Broadband Network Access devices targeting
Federal Government agencies.
AIS is a highly experienced, full service
telecommunications and information technology
company. Chartered in 1994 as a woman-owned
business, AIS offers system design, strategic
consulting, global satellite network
development, training, and outsourcing
to a broad range of Federal Agencies
including the State Department, Department
of Defense and the Pentagon.
“With homeland security issues at the
forefront of all government network projects,
our partnership with AIS gives the Encore
Networks VPN security solutions immediate
visibility in a number of pending government
projects,” stated Bill Grant, Encore’s
Vice-President of Broadband Access Solutions.
“AIS, working with major Integrators
like General Dynamics, has built a solid
reputation as a premier government contractor.”
The BANDIT™ is a uniquely versatile
IP+Legacy VPN gateway that provides IP
routing, QoS, stateful inspection firewall,
IPsec functionality, dial backup, and
full range of legacy data protocol support,
all in one small unit. Government agencies
can quickly and easily migrate from legacy
systems to standards-based IP networks.
Positioned between the IP core network
and the legacy end systems, the BANDIT™
provides the conduit for communication
between the regional/branch offices and
the main agency location over IP-based
VPN’s.
“Many government network planners today
are faced with the necessity of large-scale
equipment upgrades to make networks compatible
with next-generation IP services,” said
Abe Sylla, Vice President and COO of
AIS Engineering. “With Encore’s line
of VPN security appliances, connecting
legacy equipment to next-generation networks
and services is inexpensive, immediate
and simple to deploy.” |
About Encore
Networks
Encore Networks www.encorenetworks.com is
a leading developer of integrated, broadband
IP+Legacy™ VPN and security platforms, signaling
protocol conversion, and converged voice
and data solutions for both carriers and
enterprises. Encore provides advanced security
solutions that include encryption, stateful
inspection IP VPNs, support of legacy data
protocols and built-in dial backup and fail-over
capabilities. Encore’s innovative signaling
and data solutions include signaling conversion
for voice migration from circuit to packet,
a broad line of IADs, VPN router CPE and
host products to transform legacy data networks
to broadband IP infrastructure.
About AIS
AIS Engineering, Inc. www.aisengineering.us is a highly experienced, full-serviced
telecommunications and information technology
company chartered in the state of Maryland
in 1994. AIS is a woman-owned business
which is Hub Zone SBA certified. AIS provides
telecommunications services to its clients
in partnership with industry leading manufacturers
in both fiber/cable and satellite networks.
AIS specializes in providing information
technology solutions and training. |
