While the Internet has completely changed the way we communicate, simply getting on the web can be as challenging as using it to produce measurable results. Beyond the web site, applications such as e-mail, database queries, and e-commerce facilitate communications, document retrieval and business transactions.
The Internet / Intranet Infrastructure services assess, design and implement networks and systems to effectively handle web and electronic business needs.
Raqmiyat also provides an Internet Security Solution that solves today’s business challenges. Raqmiyat delivers a distinct blend of experience, competence and tools to turn networking and communication challenges into competitive advantages.
VPN and Firewall remain the two most robust spending areas in security and seem well insulated from the downturn in IT spending. VPN spending is a function of cost reduction for mobile workers providing an immediate ROI, while firewall solutions are seen as mission critical, protecting corporate assets from the risk of hacking. Additionally, Raqmiyat believes that the Anti Virus market remains robust
VPN
Implementation of a virtual private network (VPN) leverages a portion of a global providers network infrastructure to create an IP VPN link using the Internet as the transport infrastructure. VPN solutions provide businesses with secure, encrypted site-to-site, extranet and remote user solutions over a public network such as the Internet. For example, a large automotive provider will use a VPN solution to link its dealerships and suppliers around the world, to its network in order to provide operating efficiencies and significant cost savings. Research shows the use of VPN’s is accelerating in both the large enterprises and small-to-medium sized companies and is still in the early phases of adoption. One of the main growth drivers of VPN solutions is the cost savings and increased performance. Implementation can result in savings up of up to 60% in telecommunications charges as well as offer significant performance improvements by utilizing connections through Internet access with the use of cable modems and digital subscriber lines (DSL). These capabilities provide up to 30 times the speed of the typical 56Kbps Phone networks.
Raqmiyat’s VPN solutions come mainly from RedCreek Communications Inc. and Cisco. Systems
RedCreek’s Ravlin® and RedCreek e-Director (ReD) product lines ensure secure transmission of data—from the largest enterprise to the individual Tele-worker. Confident and secure connectivity is accomplished with a combination of IPsec encryption, authentication and authorization hardware and software solutions, enabling users to hide in plain sight. The Ravlin VPN product line is comprised of high throughput hardware devices that ensure unparalleled transmission speed, transparent authentication and network scalability. With ReD, an enterprise management application, organizations can enforce policies, manage user authorizations and ensure their compliance through Policy Enforced Networking™. RedCreek’s VPN and ReD product lines range from broadband VPN/firewall solutions for Tele-workers to large-scale multiple T3-based access.
Based on research at Pacific Crest, it is said that RedCreek’s hardware-based VPN solution is unique in its ability to create a secure distributed network architecture (S/DNA) that enables companies to rapidly deploy massively decentralized networks without expanding their vulnerability. As a result, RedCreek’s solution offers compelling benefits among today’s VPN players, including plug-and-play installation, outstanding scalability and a highly sophisticated and automated policy distribution system.
RedCreek is dedicated to providing low-cost, high-speed, and easy to use network security products. RedCreek’s Ravlin family of products enables the secure transmission of data between offices and from remote/mobile users to their corporate offices. Products include:
Hardware:
- Personal Ravlin II Software: Ravlin Soft
- Ravlin 3300
- Ravlin 5300
- Ravllin 7160
Software:
- Ravlin Soft
- Ravlin Node Manager
- 3VPN client Manager
RedCreek’s ReD product family deploys, manages, authenticates and authorizes users on virtual private networks and supports Policy Enforced Networking. Products include:
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ReD i-Admin
- ReD i-Cluster
- ReD i-Cert
Cisco Systems’ VPN solutions can be built on integrated router platforms or multi device systems using separate routers, firewalls and bandwidth managers. In the broadest view, integrated solutions offer the simplest and most cost-effective solution, while multi-device systems using specialized appliances can provide greater performance and more rigorous security. Cisco provides and open implementation architecture that includes VPN optimized routers with software defined firewall and bandwidth management capabilities as well as high performance VPN and firewall appliances. Cisco IOS software ensures interoperability between devices across the Internet.
Firewall
Raqmiyat implements firewalls from Cisco Systems. Firewall solution is an integrated solution with remote intrusion detection monitoring and management services specifically designed and tested for institutions connected to the Internet. The Internet Security Solution, when integrated with web server, covers security requirements totally.