(Source: Business Wire)Array Networks Inc., a global leader in secure application delivery, is making affordable business continuity planning a reality with today's launch of the Array Business Continuity (ABC) Pre-Paid License. The ABC license is included in Array's remote desktop access solution "DesktopDirect", which allows office users to continue working even when they can't get to the office, by enabling them to access their desktop PC from anywhere. With the ABC license, small-to-medium businesses and enterprises can now be fully prepared for potential business disruptions -- at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional business continuity solutions.

"Recent events such as the declaration by President Obama of swine flu as a national emergency and the Bay Bridge closing have highlighted how vulnerable businesses are to productivity and revenue losses from office workers not being able to go to their office," said Sunil Cherian, vice president of product marketing for Array Networks. "In designing a business continuity plan, companies face tough decisions in choosing the level of preparedness compared with costs, especially on a smaller budget. Facing this trade-off, some companies opt not to include remote access due to costs. With this built-in pre-paid license approach, all businesses can be fully prepared without breaking the bank."

The pre-paid ABC license enables desktop remote access for ten non-consecutive days of emergency use. When used within a pre-defined normal usage threshold, the license allows concurrent users to access their office PCs via DesktopDirect, without depleting days unless usage exceeds that threshold. This enables companies to maximize each ABC license, thereby minimizing costs and eliminating new license purchases before necessary.

Remote desktop access is provided for employees through DesktopDirect's premise-based architecture, which keeps office data secure through authentication, strong network security and flexible administrative control. The solution's unique power management technology allows users to turn office computers on remotely -- resulting in significant energy savings and improved security by only requiring office computers to be turned on when needed.

DesktopDirect is available on the Array SPX Series Universal Access Controller, a highly flexible appliance line that supports a full range of remote access capabilities.

About Array Networks

Founded in 2000, Array Networks is a global leader in enterprise secure application delivery and universal access solutions for rapidly growing SSL VPN and application acceleration markets. More than 3,000 customers worldwide -- including enterprises, service providers, government and vertical organizations in healthcare, finance, insurance and education -- rely on Array to provide anytime, anywhere secure and optimized access. Industry leaders including Deloitte, Red Herring, and Frost and Sullivan have recognized Array as a market and technology leader.

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