NEC Selects Fortinet for SSL VPN Enablement of New Android Business Devices
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"Our collaboration with Fortinet enables NEC to further strengthen the security features of its latest business devices," said Kazuo Nishidai, vice president and executive general manager, Personal Solutions Operations Unit at NEC Corporation. "The adoption of this VPN client provides customers with an environment where external terminals can more securely connect to a wide range of internal corporate networks."
FortiClient for Android uses SSL encryption to ensure that all data being communicated from the device to the FortiGate appliance is protected while in transit. FortiClient for Android is part of Fortinet's FortiClient highly modular product family, which provides broad, dynamic security for enterprise computers and mobile devices. Fortinet's endpoint security product suite enables organizations to deploy business practices requiring secure remote access connectivity for their distributed and mobile workforce, contractors and partners.
"NEC's decision to partner with Fortinet in this important product rollout is strong testimony to the capability of our security solutions," said
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