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Sales of SSL-VPN service "Mobilis" using USB identification launched
- Realization of safe / simple / remote access -
As of December 1st, NTT COMWARE CORPORATION (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Yuji Matsuo) will begin the sale of the SSL-VPN (*1) service "Mobilis" which allows usage of internal web applications from outside, while ensuring safety using the USB type identification key "Secure Stick".
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[ Outline of "Mobilis" ]
"Mobilis" is a service where it is possible to safely and easily access company internal Web applications from outside by simply inserting the "Secure Stick" in the USB port of a computer that is connected to the internet. When the "Secure Stick" is inserted in the USB port of a computer, the authentication information within the "Secure Stick" is automatically transmitted to the "Mobilis authentication center". When the authentication of the "Secure Stick" is completed, the password input screen is displayed on the computer and the user is able to access company internal Web applications by just inputting the password. Processes such as computer settings and software installation are not necessary.
Flow chart of authentication using "Secure Stick"
[ Characteristics of "Mobilis" ]
"Secure Stick" conducts duplicate authentication of the authentication information authorized to each individual and the password input by the user. Therefore it is not possible to use the "Secure Stick" if it does not have consistency with the user. The authentication information is stored in the exclusive system within the "Secure Stick" and it is not possible to refer to its contents on a normal computer. Also included is the "access log clean-up function" which fully erases and leaves absolutely no usage evidence on the Web of the used computer, thus there is no worry with regard to any leakage of accessed URL information when the computer is used by others. Furthermore, with the "Secure Stick" it is possible to encrypt data to be saved and therefore, if it is lost it is not possible for the finder to read the saved data. Additionally, by utilizing the optional "back-up sync function", even if the "Secure Stick" is lost, it is possible to reissue a new "Secure Stick" that is in the same condition as that of the previous "Secure Stick" at the time of its disappearance.
Secure Stick (Product specifications)
[ Sales format of "Mobilis" ]
Regarding the sales format, there are 2 types, the "authentication service" type and the "license sales" type.
< "Authentication service" type >
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A sales format type that provides authentication service of the "Secure Stick" and SSL-VPN environment by utilizing the "Mobilis authentication center" which is operated 24 hours a day by NTT COMWARE. The user is able to choose from 3 service grades the management service best fitted to the user condition.
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Service grade 2 |
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Authentication service as well as operation monitoring service is provided by the "Mobilis authentication center"" which is operated and monitored by NTT COMWARE 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
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Service grade 3 |
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In addition to the services of the Service grade 2, help desk services will be provided to the individual users of the "Secure Stick".
Services from stock management to additional shipping of the "Secure Stick" will be provided.
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The service charges will be determined based on the contract ID, the contract length and the service grade. For example, if 100 IDs are contracted for 3 years with the use of the service grade 1, the cost for the usage of 1 ID will be less than 1000 yen.
Mobilis authentication service plan
< "License sales" type >
Outright sales type of sales format where the authentication server is established within the facilities of the users such as companies.
The charges consists of the license cost and the maintenance cost and is determined depending on the number of IDs used.
License sales plan
[ Market development ]
Various usages can be considered for "Mobilis" such as order management, work attendance management and daily report management. Development of various specialized additional services directed to each industry are being planned for companies that use internal networks and chain stores such as convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores, etc. with nationwide outlets that wish to use common systems, as well as companies having business communications between the head office and branch offices and schools and educational institutions where a single computer is shared by many.
Also, sales development linked to services that conduct hosting (*2) of total business Web applications will be promote aggressively.
[ Glossary ]
*1 1 SSL-VPN
A virtual private network (VPN) that uses the protocol = (SSL) which encrypts transmissions between the Web server and the Web browser on the transport layer and ensures transmission security. It is used mainly for remote access from outside. As it uses the Web browser there is no need to install exclusive client software in client computers and can be used without being dependent on terminals.
*2 Hosting
Rents disc space on servers. In some cases a service where it is possible to rent parts of disc space on Web servers established by internet providers and/or system integrators to be used for user Web sites.
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