SUPERIOR, CO, Apr 29 (MARKET WIRE) --
StillSecure(R), provider of secure network infrastructure software, today
announced its intention to support Cisco's Application eXtension Platform (AXP),
which enables developers, partners, and ISVs (independent software vendors) to
build applications that can run on the Cisco Integrated Services Router
(ISR). By porting Cobia(TM) networking and security applications to the Cisco
ISR,
StillSecure is helping branch offices take advantage of the flexibility,
efficiency, and innovation inherent in converged networking and security
applications.
Cisco describes AXP as follows: "The Cisco AXP consists of open, Linux-based
Cisco ISR hardware modules for application development and hosting to support
a tighter integration of the network and applications." For additional
information, see
http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2008/prod_041008.html.
Through the AXP platform, Cisco has opened up its ISR by providing a
software developer's kit (SDK) and application programming interface
(API).This allows companies like StillSecure to take advantage of the Linux
back-end
to port applications to the IOS router software and/or application extension
platform
(AEP) blade. The combined solution is ideal for branch office environments that
are faced with limited resources and rack space, as well as budget constraints.
The Cobia platform can be used as a standalone solution because it
includesan on-board router as well as other networking and security services
such as
firewall, DHCP, and intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS). Once the
StillSecure/Cisco integration is complete, the current Cisco installed
basewill be able to take advantage of the additional networking, security, VoIP,
and
wireless solutions being developed in Cobia.
"The future has no room for standalone routers. We applaud Cisco for
recognizing the changing market and providing companies like StillSecure with
the
opportunity to develop cross-platform compatibility that allows end users to
take advantage of combined networking and security solutions," said Alan Shimel,
Chief Strategy Officer at StillSecure. "StillSecure has always been a big
proponent of open standards. Cisco's announcement validates our strategy with
the
Cobia platform, which addresses four main pillars -- the convergence of
networking and security, virtualization, advances in general-purpose hardware,
and the
increasing adoption of open source in commercial and government environments."
About Cobia
Cobia is an open source platform that contains the routing, security, and
core network systems needed to implement a network. Cobia's modular design and
web-based management interface allow users to implement the complete network or
a
subset by tailoring the Cobia platform to the needs of each network. The Cobia
platform is a community source application that is delivered as software and
installed on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) x86 hardware or as a virtual
appliance. This allows users to take advantage of the price, performance,
and scalability of general computing hardware as well as advances in
virtualization. Cobia can be downloaded for free at
http://cobia.stillsecure.com.
About StillSecure
StillSecure creates secure network infrastructures. By converging networking
and
security, StillSecure is the foundation for secure, intelligent, highly
automated
networks that are easy to manage and protect. StillSecure customers range from
midsize companies to the world's largest enterprises and agencies in government,
financial services, healthcare, education, and technology.
Contact:
Sonya Caprio
Director of Marketing
StillSecure
303-381-3843
shausafus@stillsecure.com
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