PositivePROTM Version 3.5 Update Provides Support for Microsoft Vista and McAfee 8.5i

 New Update Extends Options for Industry’s Leading Secure Remote Access Hosted/Managed Service

OVERLAND PARK, KS (April 23, 2007) –  Positive Networks, a leading provider of hosted/managed, secure remote access services, today released a major update to its award-winning PositivePRO 3.5 secure remote access service that provides support for the new Microsoft Vista operating system and McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007. 

Positive Networks sends regular updates to its base of PositivePRO customers as part of the company’s continuous product enhancement program, but the new release of 3.5 opens the doors for PositivePRO users who have or are preparing to migrate to Vista and McAfee 2007 editions

“We implement a number of updates that are a direct result of customer feedback,” said Steve Dispensa, CTO Positive Networks.  “As business users migrate to new releases of Microsoft and McAfee software, we wanted to be a leader in ensuring that the new version of PositivePRO 3.5 will seamlessly integrate with these critical software versions, providing the same ease of use and secure remote access users have become accustomed to using.”

New features of PositivePRO 3.5 include:

• Auto-Detection/Provisioning - automatic setup detection and provisioning to create shorter installation times and easier access for any organization
• Handheld Access - the web-based VPN service is now able to work on handheld devices such as a Sprint 3G, Motorola Q, Windows Mobile 5, Treo 750w, Blackberry, T-Mobile, Cingular, Motorola Razr or any phone with a web browser for greater access
• Vista Support and McAfee Support - PositivePRO 3.5 is fully updated to support  Microsoft’s new Vista operating system and McAfee’s Internet Security Suite 2007.

About Positive Networks
Positive Networks is the leading provider of hosted VPN and endpoint security services. Its flagship service, PositivePRO, combines a client-based VPN, a clientless, web-based SSL VPN, and remote desktop control into a single remote access service that scales to support thousands of users. With no hardware to install, PositivePRO is simple to implement and can provide complete remote access endpoint security control in 24 hours or less. PositivePRO’s easy-to-manage subscription model includes critical endpoint security features like antivirus protection, anti-spyware protection, personal firewall protection, patch management and authentication to secure remote desktops and laptops.  Site-to-Site VPN solutions are also available. 

Positive Networks was awarded “Best-in-Class” Managed SSL VPN Service Provider for SMBs by Stratecast Partners and an AlwaysON AO100 selection. PositivePRO is a 2006 IT Week Magazine’s, Network Technology, Service Provider Weekly, Security Week, PC News Weekly, Hosting Weekly, and WebWeek Magazine’s “Editor’s Choice” selection, and an Info Security Product Guide Product Excellence Award winner for Best SSL VPN Managed Service.  The company was a finalist for a 2007 SC Magazine Excellence Award.  For more information, please call 877-932-8671 or visit www.positivenetworks.com.

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