PARIS, Jan. 8, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Everbee Networks, a trend setting provider of integrated all-in-one network security software delivered on a versatile, plug-and-play silicon platform, today announced the signature of an agreement with STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), the world's leading supplier of xDSL chipsets to jointly develop next-generation secure single chip ADSL and ADSL2+ gateways for the residential and SOHO markets. The resulting product is an integrated, high speed ADSL2+ gateway system-on-chip (SOC) that will support such security features as:
-- Stateful and application level firewalls (ICSA certified) -- Real-time encryption -- ICSA Labs(r) certified for IPSec VPN -- Parental control -- Access control and content filtering -- Integrated intrusion detection and prevention -- Email virus bouncer and email ciphering
The development project consists of integrating Everbee Networks' hardware IP into the next generation ADSL2+ chipset by ST, and integrating Everbee's relevant embedded software into ST's turnkey software solution, enabling a system-on-chip implementation for true "security at the gate." The solution features a comprehensive security protection package that runs at wire line speed with the help of a dedicated hardware. This hardware processing leaves the network processor available for applications like voice-over-IP (VoIP) and video.
"We are working closely with Everbee Networks to ensure a high level of integration between their IP hardware blocks and xNSP software, and our ADSL gateway chipset," said Christian Olivier, General Manager of the access division within ST's Telecom group. "Among other suppliers, we chose Everbee Networks for their uniquely balanced hardware and software solution, and complementary knowledge of networking and security."
"By offering an integrated software and hardware security solution, ST is able to provide its customers with additional flexibility in product development," said Pierre Garnier, chairman and chief executive officer, Everbee Networks." With this agreement we are planning to cooperate on significant joint integration efforts and plan for joint roadmap development that will lead to a truly unique line of secure DSL products."
The Everbee security features will be available in the first quarter of 2004 on both ST's base platform, the ST50150 ADSL chip, and the newest generation of ADSL2+ gateway system-on-chip products.
About Everbee's xNSP Software
The xNSP software provides a high-speed OS-independent security platform and includes support for stateful and application level firewall, real-time encryption, ICSA Labs(r) certified IPSec VPN, access control, intrusion detection and prevention, email virus bouncer, email ciphering, and content filtering.
About ST's xDSL Portfolio
With over 75 million ports shipped, ST's xDSL products are the most commonly integrated and widely deployed in the market. As a leading innovator in the field of DSL, and one of the founders of the technology, ST's strong patent position has enabled them to provide equipment manufacturers with solutions that are high performing, cost-effective and flexible. Blue-chip equipment manufacturers use ST products across client equipment, central office and router segments and offers optimized packages to meet the specific needs of customers in various market segments.
About Everbee Networks
Everbee Networks provides integrated all-in-one network security software delivered on xNSP(tm), its versatile, plug-and-play silicon platform. The high-speed OS-independent security platform provides support for true application layer firewall, virtual private network (VPN), content filtering, access control, parental control, advanced intrusion detection and prevention, email antivirus, central administration and more. xNSP is built into new or existing offerings by semiconductor companies, equipment manufacturers, and service providers to build tailored network security solutions for their customers. Everbee Networks' patented technology received the Anvar "Key Technology" designation for innovation in 2001 and was named by AlwaysOn as one of the Top 100 innovative private companies in the world for its game-changing approach in June 2003. Everbee's xNSP also earned ICSA Labs(r) Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) VPN certification for its pioneering network-security technology.