Aventail releases version 8.5 VPN platform

BANGALORE: Aventail Corporation has released its version 8.5 VPN platform. The Aventail Smart SSL VPN includes four key new technological features like Smart Tunneling, Adaptive Access, Bidirectional Tunnel Control and Cross-platform End Point Control.



Incorporating Aventail's patent-pending Smart Tunneling architecture for the first time, Aventail now delivers a single VPN solution that unifies complete control and security with universal application access to all UDP, TCP, IP protocols, and back connect applications, such as VoIP.



Aventail Smart Tunneling is a Layer 3 tunnel with Layers 4 through seven policy control, providing a direct, secure communication link between the end point and the application and any reverse connection back out to the end device.



The new Aventail Smart SSL VPN will be generally available mid May, distributed via Aventail's more than 300 channel partners worldwide. Pricing starts at $6,995 for the Aventail EX-750 and at $9,995 for the Aventail EX-1500 appliance.