Press Release

Visara Announces Increased LPAR Support, Improved Console Consolidation Features and New Security Server for Consoles and Communication Servers

128 LPAR Support, Console Session Sharing, Console Buffering and a New SSL Encryption Server Extend Product Line

Raleigh, N.C. – [March 3, 2004] – Visara International, a world leader in the innovation, development and delivery of network computing solutions, today announced expanded capabilities of its mainframe console solutions with the introduction of the Visara SSL1000 and enhancements to existing products.

The Visara SSL1000 helps customers meet the security demands of public access to their private networks by providing SSL security for Visara console concentrators or any other LAN-attached server, including IBM 2074s or mainframes. The SSL1000 provides encrypted sessions on the network side and clear text on the customer side, without the administering of complicated security policies. With no requirements for a keyboard, monitor or mouse, the SSL1000 is managed locally or remotely with a web browser.

“The challenge of securing your mainframe consoles and applications over the corporate network continues to intensify as network boundaries are eliminated and enterprise networks are opened to customers, suppliers and numerous employees and locations,” said David Turner, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Visara International. “We recognize the importance of security is greater today than ever before and introduced this new product to meet the demands of our customers.”

Additional product enhancements to the Visara enterprise line include console session sharing, session buffering and 128 LPAR support. The Visara SCON console concentrators now provide session sharing for 24 TN3270 clients per console session, as well as offering console buffering for TN3270 clients. Console session sharing provides enhanced data center management, since more than one operator can sign on to a single session (remotely if necessary) to diagnose a problem or error. Remote management becomes more reliable with the new Console session buffering which eliminates “time-outs” typically experienced by remote users. Additionally, one pair of SCON console concentrators now provide all of the console connectivity for up to 128 LPARs, including full redundancy.

The SSL1000 and updated products are currently available through Visara International and its network of partners. Visit www.visara.com for more information.

About Visara
Visara International is delivering the power of network computing today. Headquartered near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Visara is a global leader in the innovation and development of network computing solutions. With over 25 years in the industry, Visara has an installed base of over 2 million networked desktop devices worldwide. Combining innovation and experience makes Visara a leading designer and manufacturer of inter-network solutions. With offices throughout North America and internationally, Visara designs, delivers and services its products through a worldwide network of direct and indirect sales. For additional information about Visara's products and solutions, please visit our website at http://www.visara.com or email us at info@visara.com.

Media Contact:
Wendy Woodall
Marketing Communications Manager
Visara International
woodall@visara.com
919-882-5414