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AEP Networks Announces Acquisition of Vados Systems
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SOMERSET, NJ and ASCOT, UK--(Marketwire - November 4, 2008) - AEP Networks today announced the
acquisition of U.K.-based Vados Systems. Based in
Ascot, U.K., Vados is a leading provider of converged integrated
communications solutions. The combined entity leverages each organization's
respective strengths, delivering secure networking and identity-based
access management while addressing the escalating variety of communications
network protocols.
AEP Networks offers an integrated portfolio of high performance,
cost-effective solutions for multilayered network security and secure
access that deliver network investment protection for both enterprise and
government customers.
The company's products
include identity-based network and resource access control, SSL VPNs, high
assurance IPSec-based VPN encryptors, and hardware security modules for key
management. AEP Networks' solutions are used by more than 3,500 public-
and private-sector enterprises in almost 50 countries.
Pat
Donnellan, CEO of AEP Networks, commented, "This acquisition is
strategic to AEP Networks' growth for a number of reasons. We're
strengthening our foothold in the European and Asian markets, so this
acquisition will enhance our existing efforts throughout these regions.
Backed by newly expanded customer service teams, our broader reach will
enable us to sell and support a greater range of products and solutions."
With its heritage in highly optimized communications solutions, Vados
Systems enables organizations to provide reliable voice and multi-service
data communications at their critical point of operations, often where
existing communication networks have inadequate coverage or where it is
uneconomical to install permanent fixed infrastructure.
Donnellan continued, "Vados products are deployed in over 60 countries to
an extensive customer base of government agencies, commercial enterprises
and communications carriers. The Vados Systems commitment to both
commercial- and public-sector customers aligns with ours, and together we
see opportunities for additional integrated solutions based upon our
combined product portfolio."
AEP Networks and Vados Systems previously announced an alliance in May
2007. As a result of the existing relationship, the companies have
collaborated to develop and market joint solutions, such as secure,
multi-bearer in-vehicle systems for police forces, and the Personal
Deployable Communications pack ("Secure Office in a Bag") designed for
governments and commercial organizations with a need for rapidly
deployable, reliable and secure communications.
Peter van de Geest, CEO of Vados Systems, will join the AEP Networks
management team as Managing Director, Europe & Asia. Van de Geest said,
"Our productive working relationship made this acquisition a natural
progression for both organizations. Both AEP and Vados have a keen focus on
the government market segment and are uniquely positioned to address its
rigorous requirements. Collectively, we also possess what's needed to
continue to address the commercial sector's concerns for flexibility and
security; as their workforces become increasingly global, the trend for
remote offices, mobile working and home workers escalates, and security
threats multiply daily."
About AEP Networks
AEP Networks offers secure networking and identity-based access solutions
that provide complete security starting at the endpoints and working
throughout a network -- from the edge to the core. AEP's integrated
portfolio of security products includes identity-based network and resource
access control, SSL VPNs, high assurance IPSec-based VPN encryptors, and
hardware security modules for key management. Our products address the most
demanding security requirements of public-sector organizations and
commercial enterprises internationally.
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