Juniper Networks on Wednesday announced that it has provided a secure multiplatform remote network access solution to the Essar Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate with interests in steel, oil and gas, power, business process outsourcing, ports, shipping and infrastructure development.
Junos Pulse is an integrated, multiservice network solution for mobile and nonmobile devices that serves as an integration and delivery platform for security, connectivity and acceleration services.
Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite protects smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices running most major mobile operating systems (Apple iOS, Google Android, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Nokia Symbian) from viruses, malware, loss or theft, physical compromise and other threats. It also delivers robust remote device monitoring, control and management tools. Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite can remotely locate, track, lock and wipe lost or stolen mobile devices. It can also monitor and manage device use and access.
Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite is a software-as-a-service hosted offering, making it quick and simple to deploy as well as to add or leverage new mobile security features and capabilities. It enables enterprises and service providers to address the “bring your own device” trend and the further consumerization of IT by ensuring personal smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices used to access corporate networks and information resources are secure against malware or other attacks. Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite also enables service providers to offer profitable premium managed services for their enterprise and consumer subscribers, increasing average revenue per user, providing competitive differentiation and raising user satisfaction levels.
Deployment of the Juniper Networks Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite and Juniper Networks SA Series SSL VPN Appliances — initially in India — enables Essar to provide remote and mobile employees, customers and partners with anytime, anywhere secure SSL VPN access to corporate network resources and applications from a wide variety of mobile devices. The Juniper Networks Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite — which integrates mobile security, secure connectivity and mobile device management — supports the adoption of a “bring your own device” policy for Essar employees.
