AirMagnet to complete a comprehensive Wireless solution for the US Government
AirMagnet, Inc., announced today its participation in iGov's one-of-a-kind, turnkey, secure wireless networking solution that ensures interoperability among multiple wireless technologies and the wired network. iGov's new comprehensive solution, iSolutions for Wireless, combines sales, marketing, and engineering resources from 10 partners, including AirMagnet, that iGov has identified as industry leaders within the Federal marketplace. AirMagnet Enterprise, a wireless LAN security and performance management system, will provide iSolutions for Wireless customers with the industry's most comprehensive intrusion detection and response. "iGov's new offering will help fortify our stronghold in the federal market -- iGov has a stellar reputation as a trusted technology solutions partner to government agencies worldwide," said Dean Au, president and CEO of AirMagnet. "AirMagnet continues to have a very successful track record in the government market as the clear wireless security choice for Federal and defense organizations -- including the military's largest and most scalable wireless implementations -- that have no tolerance for security breaches." AirMagnet recently announced that its AirMagnet Enterprise SmartEdge Sensor software algorithms are compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 standard according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). AirMagnet is the only infrastructure-agnostic wireless intrusion detection and prevention system to receive this compliance. FIPS 140-2 compliance is required for selected government deployments and allows AirMagnet's SmartEdge Sensors to be used by federal agencies and other organizations that mandate stringent security measures in order to protect critical and sensitive data. "Finally, the government can get mission-ready, comprehensive, and secure wireless networks, regardless of the size of the organization," said Oscar Fuster, iGov's Vice President, Consulting Services. "In the past, we've seen several unsuccessful attempts at a joint solution, leaving technological gaps in the network. With iSolutions for Wireless, government agencies get a comprehensive wireless solution that brings the best available products from each partner's respective concentration." iGov's iSolutions for Wireless is an end-to-end solution that includes technical expertise on secure wireless networking and encompasses the following technologies: -- Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology that offers easy, secure, and integrated wireless connectivity, enhanced battery life, great performance and cool designs -- Award-winning IBM ThinkPads(R) ideal for wireless networking -- Grid architecture & centralized delivery mobility and wireless services -- FIPS 140-2 layer 2 wireless network encryption -- High performance smart antennae that extend wi-fi coverage -- AirMagnet's enterprise-class wireless intrusion detection & prevention systems -- NDIS layer firewalls to defend end-point security for desktops, laptops and mobile devices -- Enterprise software for securing mobile devices through encryption and access control -- Integrated product plus supply chain solutions to the wireless communications industry Recognized government-wide as a proven authority on wireless networking and security, iGov is currently entrusted with most of the U.S. Army's wireless requirements. Among the bases served by iGov are Forts Knox, Bragg, Polk, and Campbell; Redstone Arsenal; Tobyhanna Army Depot; and the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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