Press release
Telewest Business secures remote connections with
Juniper Networks Netscreen security portfolio
August 20 2004. In line with its ‘best-in-class’ approach to
data security, Telewest Business has announced availability of new
managed services that leverage Juniper Networks high-performance,
award-winning, integrated security solutions.
Juniper Networks NetScreen integrated firewall and VPN (virtual
private network) appliances and systems will complement Telewest’s
extensive range of Internet connection solutions for business,
which include cable modem, ADSL broadband and Internet leased
lines. As a result, Telewest Business customers can maintain high
levels of security, even when using the public Internet to send and
receive data - without compromising performance.
Tony Grace, managing director of Telewest Business, said: “It is
generally accepted that many U.K. companies want to adopt remote
working solutions, but worry about the security implications of
connecting home workers, remote branches and ‘on the road’
employees to the corporate network via the public Internet. Now
that Telewest Business has added Juniper Networks NetScreen
security products to our portfolio, reliable, high-performance
security and connectivity is easy to achieve for our customers
while offering cost and productivity advantages.”
Telewest Business has created a team of skilled security
specialists who can provide subscribers with technical advice on a
24/7 basis, regardless of the connection method used. In addition,
the Juniper Networks integrated firewall and VPN security devices
can assist in compliance with data-protection obligations, which
are especially prevalent in the public sector.
Commenting on the offering, Richard Brandon, director of
marketing, EMEA at Juniper Networks, said: “The ability to work
anywhere is becoming increasingly important – but this has to be
balanced with the increasing need for effective network security.
The combination of our security solutions and Telewest Business’
high speed network solutions, provides the tools that can help take
the security concern out of establishing remote access.”