Software optimizes bandwidth and helps ensure security.
Press Release Summary:
WebSphere® Everyplace(TM) Connection Manager v5 is a distributed, scalable, multipurpose communications platform that allows enterprises to extend existing applications to mobile workers over many different wireless and wireline networks. It creates mobile Virtual Private Network that encrypts data over vulnerable wireless LAN and wireless WAN connections. Network intelligence senses, selects, and prioritizes network connections.
Original Press Release:
IBM WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager V5 Can Enable Enterprises to Extend Existing Applications to Mobile Users Over Multiple Networks; WECM Starter Edition Updated
At a Glance
WebSphere® Everyplace(TM) Connection Manager (WECM) V5 offers:
o Wireless network data optimization via improved data communication efficiencies for a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
o High level of security with AES, DES, 3DES, RC5, SSL, WTLS, and FIPS 140-2 certification
o Seamless cross network roaming and session stability
o Network intelligence that senses, selects, and prioritizes network connections
o High reliability and scalability by supporting gateway clustering, distribution across multiple sites, and High Availability Cluster Multiprocessing (HACMP)
o Clientless connection to allow Web browser access to information behind the firewall
o Thin client access options
o Server integration with existing AAA via Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) support, and directory via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and ODBC databases
o Two-way messaging for WAP, SMS, packet radio, and paging networks
WECM Starter Edition V5 replaces WECM Starter Edition V4.2.
Overview
WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager (WECM) V5 allows enterprises to efficiently extend existing applications to mobile workers over many different wireless and wireline networks. It allows users with different application needs (based on transmission costs, coverage, or devices) to select the wireless network that is best for their specific situation. WECM V5 can be used by service providers to provide highly encrypted, optimized solutions to their enterprise customers.
WECM V5 is a distributed, scalable, multipurpose communications platform designed to optimize bandwidth, help reduce costs, and help ensure security. It creates a mobile VPN that encrypts data over vulnerable wireless LAN and wireless WAN connections. It integrates an exhaustive list of standard Internet Protocols (IP) and non-IP wireless bearer networks, server hardware, device operating systems, and mobile security protocols.
WECM V5 supports the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), including WAP Wireless Session Protocol (WSP). When configured as a WAP gateway, WECM V5 can provide connectivity for multivendor WAP V1.1 and V1.2 client services. As a WAP push proxy gateway, it allows external applications to push various content down to WAP devices.
Refer to the Description section for more information about the features, functions, and benefits of WECM V5.
WECM V5 Without WAP: For customers who do not need WAP functions, WECM V5 without WAP is available for a lower price.
WECM V5 Updates WECM Starter Edition: WECM Starter Edition V5 provides the same functionality as WECM V5 with WAP but licensing is limited to a maximum of 50 users. Terms and pricing are designed for customers who want to start with a smaller initial investment, then expand at a later time. Conversion to the full entitlement licensing of WECM V5 or WECM without WAP is available for a 25% discount.
For more information, contact your Pervasive Computing Division representative or visit our Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pvc
Key Prerequisites
WECM V5 operates in selected AIX®, Solaris, and Linux environments.
Refer to the Technical Information section for detailed requirement information.
Planned Availability Dates
o June 27, 2003: Electronic Download (English)
o July 25, 2003: Media Pack on CD-ROM (English)
o July 25, 2003: Electronic Download (Multilingual)
o August 22, 2003: Media Pack on CD-ROM (Multilingual)
