D-Link Forms Alliance with TheGreenBow to Offer Advanced Security to Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Malaysia, 19 May 2009 – D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider announced today that TheGreenBow – a leading developer of enterprise security software for computer and mobile devices, has aligned itself as a D- Link Solutions Partner. Now part of D-Link's Global Alliance Program (GAP), TheGreenBow's specialisation in VPN Client software will enable D-Link to extend its portfolio of remote access solutions to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB) corporate network markets worldwide.

Through collaborative efforts, both companies have certified all D-Link VPN products including routers, the D-Link DIR and DI Family, as well as the D-Link NetDefend Firewall series. TheGreenBow VPN Client software comes with full IPSec and IKE support, along with strong network authentication including two-way factor/OTP token, smartcards or digital certificates, smooth integration with corporate infrastructures such as RADIUS servers or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), an Internet protocol that email and other programs use to look up information from a server, a strong network encryption through DES, 3DES, AES and RSA, support for multiple connection types including Ethernet, cellular and Wi-Fi, as well as multiple simultaneous tunnels.

"The SMB market requires easy to use and easy to deploy software with the highest level of security available. TheGreenBow VPN Client Software coupled with D-Link networking products will provide a secure and strong yet very simple solution to extend enterprise applications such as e-mail and CRM to the mobile workforce." said Roger Simon, co-founder and CEO of TheGreenBow. "We are proud that D-Link has chosen our technology to bring a powerful yet innovative solution to its clients worldwide."

"By pairing TheGreenBow's ISPeC VPN client with D-Link security products, we will be able to offer a more comprehensive, secure and complete end-to-end remote access solution to our customers worldwide," said Tony Tsao, president of D-Link Systems, Inc. "VPN solutions are a critical a part of the solutions we offer, and we are excited to partner with a strong player in this market."

The companies will work together on solutions design and joint marketing programs to provide pre-sales support to channel partners and coordinating technical support. Further announcements will follow to address distribution details and pricing.

Designed to create effective partnerships with innovative and industry-leading companies to co-develop solutions and services that meet varying customer requirements and help manage their business, the D-Link Global Alliance Program (GAP) was created to complement and extend the unique value proposition of D-Link's product service offerings for large customers and resellers and is divided into three tiers: strategic, solution, and technology. It aims to assist D-Link's vendors to better address their time-to-market and technology advancement needs.

Furthermore, the program creates unique opportunities for alliance members to expand their market reach by developing solutions or services that enhance D-Link's existing solutions for both customers and channels. The three-tiered program extends a variety of benefits to chosen partners, including early access to enhanced products, joint marketing, partner branding, solution testing and interoperability, training, technical support and sales tools.