News Release

September 4, 2006

Billion launches World’s first SSL VPN Gateway with integrated Router and Firewall functions
3 solutions in one box for SMBs

Billion Electric Co., Ltd., a major international network communications equipment manufacturer, today unveils a World first – an SSL VPN Security Appliance series with integrated router and firewall functions – BiGuard S10 (SSL VPN Security Gateway) and BiGuard S20 (Dual-WAN IPSec/SSL VPN Security Gateway). The first available product, BiGuard S10, is an all-in-one security gateway with SSL VPN, designed for small and medium business (SMBs) users looking for secure, cost-effective and clientless remote access to the corporate network.

For the first time SMBs can experience all the benefits of secure communications without the need to pay for expensive corporate enterprise solutions and without buying an extra router, hardware or separate firewall device. With easy setup and management there is no need for dedicated IT personnel either (when compared to traditional IPSec VPN solutions, SSL VPN is much easier for operators to use and maintain).

Tim Chen, CEO of Billion says “The launch of BiGuard SSL VPN Security Appliance series highlights Billion’s product development strategy within the SMB marketplace.

“Secure Socket Layer VPN without VPN client pre-installation has been deployed widely in larger corporate networks to manage remote Intranet access. Due to its nature of security and portability, SSL VPN is functioning as a secure alternative to IPSec VPN.

“Our BiGuard three-in-one integrated SSL VPN, router and firewall is a highly cost-effective SMB solution – with all the features and power of a corporate solution without the high price tag and setup/management complexities.

With BiGuard S10 installed in your office, remote users, mobile workers, business partners, and customers can benefit from secure and real-time communications as well as resource sharing via a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer. There is no extra VPN client software needed. Users can therefore access files, emails, and other applications securely and seamlessly from any location with Internet access, and thus dramatically enhance mobility and productivity.

In addition, BiGuard S10 provides IT administrators with an easy-to-manage Personal Web Portal, ensuring a secure connection with encryption, access policy, authorization, and authentication mechanisms. It allows significant network flexibility for SMBs to manage their LAN and WAN environment as the business changes.

iBusiness Security Appliances
Billion’s BiGuard SMB portfolio is designed to help SMBs overcome business challenges using the latest technology. They help businesses improve competitiveness and responsiveness to ever changing business issues; link dispersed business partners and staff; overcome limited IT resources and infrastructure (available to larger corporations); protect businesses from the growing threats and attacks from the Internet; and allow users to take advantage of the latest communication applications. The BiGuard SMB product portfolio includes two series – BiGuard SSL VPN Security Appliance series and BiGuard IPSec Security Appliance series.

BiGuard S10 Key Benefits:

Cost-Effective SSL VPN Solution
BiGuard S10 supports SSL VPN for business to establish private encrypted tunnels over the public Internet to ensure data transmission security from any location such as a branch office, hotel, home laptop, Cyber Café, or public kiosk. It provides remote users, mobile workers and business partners with a secure, clientless and easy-to-manage remote access to the corporate network via the standard web browser. BiGuard S10 offers up to 10 concurrent SSL VPN connections with remarkable performance and extremely affordable price.

Clientless Access for Mobility and Productivity
With BiGuard S10 your business can have smooth and real-time resource sharing with staff, suppliers, partners and customers. Business can share appropriate corporate resources with authorised users. For example, sales people can gain remote access to files and documentation while they are on their business trip. In the meantime, business partners can remotely access authorised data such as marketing materials. This can substantially increase the mobility and productivity of businesses.

Comprehensive Security and Firewall Features
BiGuard S10 is an intelligent SSL broadband sharing gateway with comprehensive security features. It supports SSL encryption and authentication to ensure the safety of data transmission and user authorisation. Simultaneously, firewall, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Denial of Service (DoS) prevention and URL Filtering are all available to guard the network against malicious attack. Furthermore, the firewall provides e-mail alert service to notify you whenever attacks occur.

Easy-to-Manage User Interface and Personalized Web Display
BiGuard S10 offers a friendly user interface for configuration and management. Users do not have to install VPN client software on every PC, thus saving a tremendous amount of money and technical resources. The personalised web portal can display different applications for different users. Corporate resources and user groups can be managed in an easy and intuitive manner.

BiGuard SSL VPN Security Appliance Series

BiGuardS10 / BiGuardS20 Product Details

BiGuard S10, SOHO SSL VPN Security Gateway, is designed for companies with 10 – 50 employees. The BiGuard S20, SMB Dual-WAN SSL/IPSec VPN Security Gateway, is designed for companies with 50 – 200 employees

Benefits
Integrate SSL/IPSec VPN, Router and Firewall Features in One Box
Access Company Resources from Any Place, Anywhere with Ease
Powerful Data Encryption and User Authentication
Granular Access Policy Management
Various SSL VPN Applications
Network Extender
Transport Extender
Application Proxy
My Network Places
Personalized Application Access for Each User
Easy Administration
Personalized Portal Page for Remote User

Key Features
All in one box – SSL VPN, IPSec VPN(BiGuard S20), Firewall and Routing functions
Support up to 10/20 concurrent SSL VPN sessions
Bridge-Extender technology to provide a SSL secure tunnel to the office
Granular access policy management
Access various applications including File Sharing, Terminal Services…
Support different authentication domains – local, RADIUS, NT Domain,…
Personalized web portal for easy configuration and easy access
Support up to 30 IPSec VPN tunnels (BiGuard S20)
Dual WAN Load Balancing (BiGuard S20)
Dual WAN Auto Failover (BiGuard S20)

Dedicated User Registration & Support
In tandem with the BiGuard SSL VPN launch, Billion also unveils a brand-new end-user registration portal - BiGuard User Club – at www.biguard.com. This registration website provides BiGuard end-users with a personalized portal page in which all relevant BiGuard downloading history is shown. In addition, response from online support is even quicker for end-users via support request forms. The registration is easy through initial configuring in product GUI. BiGuard User Club includes the following benefits for members:
Priority on BiGuard product users’ support & services
Customized personal service portal that makes updating and solving users’ problems faster
Regular news and information sharing and updates notifications
Free registration to BiGuard end-users

Availability and Pricing

SMB customers should visit www.billion.com to find the nearest distributor to buy BiGuard SSL VPN products. Resellers to seek for BiGuard SSL VPN product review, please contact Billion’s in-country distributor to obtain a product item.

The Billion BiGuard S10 will be available from September 2006 ,The Billion BiGuard S20 will be available soon.

About Billion

Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taiex: 3027), based in Taiwan, was founded in 1973. It is one of the leading providers of network equipment and power supply products in the Asia Pacific rim. Since its Communication Division was established in 1992, Billion has reinforced its investment in developing next generation network equipment and Internet access devices for home users, telecommuters, and SME users. Billion has been accorded a number of honors for its networking products and has acquired a considerable customer base across Europe, America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific markets. For more information, please visit www.billion.com.

For media contact: press@billion.com; marketing@billion.com

For product reviews, please contact Billion’s authorized local distributors.

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