New telecommuting system for home and remote workers will reduce CO2 emmissions

By Janine de Blois

Aruba Networks and Avaya have teamed up to pave the way for the future by producing an IP-based voice and data access system for teleworkers. More and more people are working from home or small remote offices and require an easy to use system to keep in touch as though they were at the office.

Combining the need of flexibility for businesses and workers with the need to reduce CO2 emissions telecommuting offers a viable solution. Designed to set up like a plug and play device, it provides identity-based, follow-me security. The Remote Access Point (RAP) provides an integrated firewall and router, as well as a centralised management system that can accommodate large enterprises. It is designed to provide a secure virtual office experience including universal single number calling and forwarding of IP calls. The RAP, which is small enough to fit in a purse or briefcase, can be plugged into any wide access network (WAN) and the software automatically connects, establishes a secure line and begins data transfer.

“Our objective is to deliver a great out-of-office teleworker experience without compromising any features, functions or security,” said Eric Rossman, Avaya’s Vice President of the DevConnect program. “Aruba and Avaya can deliver the applications workers need, wherever they choose to work. Enterprises gain the flexibility and cost savings that come from a mobile workforce without imposing restrictions or compromising security.”