BIG-IP Edge Client has been launched by F5 Networks (News - Alert), Inc. All devices running Android 4.x or Ice Cream Sandwich are provided comprehensive security and mobile access with this solution. A full SSL VPN connection is used for providing accelerated client access to corporate resources by F5. Mobile user productivity is therefore enhanced with F5’s free, downloadable client.

A version of its BIG-IP Edge Client for “rooted” devices has also been developed by F5. Client support for devices running previous versions of the Android (News - Alert) OS can be extended by IT professionals. This version can be also used for testing and demonstration purposes. Enhanced support for its BIG-IP Edge Portal is also being introduced by F5. Enterprise web applications like SharePoint, wikis, and Intranet sites are provided managed application access through this portal.

In a release, Mark Vondemkamp, Director of Product Management at F5, said, “As a recognized leader in the SSL VPN market, customers continually look to us for solutions to address their evolving IT needs. User requests to support the latest smartphones and tablets are a great example. Our Edge Client and Edge Portal applications give users secure, convenient, and fast access to company resources from the corporate and personal devices of their choice.”

According to Vondemkamp, F5 solutions provide the best support for Android, Linux, and Apple (News - Alert) iOS endpoints. Mobile users are empowered with a flexible, optimized access. IT’s ability to manage applications and infrastructures are also not sacrificed.

Organizations can securely extend IT support capabilities and maintain infrastructure safeguards with F5’s new remote access solutions and mobile applications. Organizations can also meet specific compliance requirements and business needs by tailoring IT policies.

John Girard, VP at Gartner (News - Alert), said, “Increasing varieties of consumer-driven smartphones and tablets as well as ‘Bring Your Own Device’ programs are creating challenges for companies interested in enforcing common security policies. IT managers need to be able to get the measure of any device—whether it’s owned by the company or by the individual—at any time.”

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