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GUS
Networks Inc. to use Netscreen Technologies security solutions to
build backbone.
Baldwin Park, (Feb.16, 2000) GUS Networks, Inc. and NetScreen
Technologies announce today a partnership to build a secure backbone
network infrastructure using NetScreen's firewall and VPN security
appliances and systems.
GUS
is a total solution provider of Internet products and services to
the Asian and Hispanic communities all over the world. NetScreen
Technologies is a leading developer of ASIC-based Internet security
appliances and systems. The alliance enables GUS to build a secure
communication network backbone which joins together LANs throughout
the world using NetScreen's VPN and Firewall solutions. The current
implementation plan includes Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China and will
extend to other Asian communities and South America within the next
year. This new secure network backbone will ensure that customers
receive high performance and availability, in addition to full security.
It will provide an ideal environment for Intranet, extranet, and
business transactions.
``We
are excited to work closely with NetScreen to provide customers
with a comprehensive Firewall and VPN solution,'' says Jerry Wang,
President of GUS Networks Inc. ``NetScreen's high quality products,
coupled with our powerful solutions, will enable customers to access
data securely and reliably.''
About
NetScreen
Technologies
NetScreen Technologies develops ASIC-based Internet security appliances
and systems that deliver high performance firewall, VPN and traffic
shaping functionality to e-business sites, broadband service providers,
and application service providers. This offers customers record-breaking
wire-speed performance, scalability, and manageability in one comprehensive
security solution. NetScreen is a privately held company with financial
backing from Technology Associates Management Co., Ltd., Sequoia
Capital, Sumitomo Corporation and Hitachi Seibu Software. NetScreen
sells exclusively through strategic partners such as Equinox Solution
Through Partnership, Hitachi Seibu Software, Patriot Technologies,
Inc., and WebZone Inc. NetScreen is located at 2860 San Tomas Expressway,
Santa Clara, CA 95051. More information on the company and its products
can be found at http://www.netscreen.com or by calling toll free
at 1-800-638-8296.
About
GUS Networks, Inc.
GUS
Networks, Inc. is a total solution provider of Internet products
and services for electronic commerce and other critical business
operations. GUS Networks, Inc. operates a global high capacity Internet/Intranet
protocol (IP) optimized network, www.gus.net, designed to deliver
superior dedicated or dial-up Internet connections, reliable packet
control and intelligent data traffic routing. The network enables
GUS Networks, Inc. to offer a broad range of products and services
in three areas:
- Internet
Connectivity
- Managed
and Secure Network Solutions
- E-Commerce
Solutions
GUS
Internet products and services make it possible for customers to
utilize the Internet in their day to day operations inside, outside,
and between their workplaces in the United States, Taiwan, Hong
Kong, and China. GUS Network, Inc. customers include global businesses,
governments, ISPs and individuals. Plans for the future include
aggressive operation expansion into the rest of the United States,
South America, Asian Pacific Rim Countries, and other strategic
business communities.
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