Arula Systems

Arula Systems Introduces New Secure Remote Management
Product SuiteBased on the Arula Universal Agent Platform

Arula Product Suite provides cost effective, easy to deploy hardware/software management solution that web-enables any device.

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Cupertino, Calif., February 12, 2001 - Arula Systems, a provider of solutions for managing devices in a decentralized world, today introduced the Arula Product Suite, based on the Arula Universal Agent Platform, a development environment to rapidly deliver Internet integration to any device located anywhere. Consisting of four products, SecureConsole, SecureConsoleSSL, Cerebus x8 and ConsoleManager, the Arula Product Suite enables everyone from local IT managers to large managed service providers (MSPs) to remotely access and manage all of the devices in their network securely over the Internet, through any browser.

The proliferation of devices and the increased decentralization of these devices due to globalization has created a nightmare for IT managers. Even hosting solutions like MSPs are facing the problem of increased devices in their cages. Each is looking for a way to remotely manage all of these devices without having to deploy more people or develop a cumbersome network management package. The Arula Product Suite provides them with the solution they are looking for.

"With the Arula Product Suite, businesses that have a large number of network devices now have a simple and easy way to manage all of those devices from one centralized location," said Chandra Venkatraman, CEO and president of Arula Systems. "With the Arula Product Suite, IT managers, MSPs and large data center environments can now offer better service levels and greater network availability while deploying fewer IT resources."

The Arula Product Suite

Four products make up the Arula Product Suite. The products can be deployed in any combination, to meet the needs of any size network.

Arula SecureConsole - allows any IT manager to plug a device into it via the serial port, and then securely manage it from his base of operations. SecureConsole provides remote console access as well as multi-usercapabilities. All of the functionality is built on an extensible thin micro-Web server platform. SecureConsole is available immediately.

Arula SecureConsoleSSL - adds Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to the SecureConsole appliance with up to 128-bit encryption. SecureConsoleSSL is available immediately.

Arula Cerebus x8 - provides the same level of security as the SecureConsoleSSL, but is capable of managing up to eight devices in a rack mountable 2U chassis. Cerebus x8 has been designed with the data center in mind. Cerebus x8 is available immediately.

Arula ConsoleManager - the newest addition to the Arula product suite, ConsoleManager is a software solution that will monitor and manage a large number of Arula devices deployed at the device level. Arula ConsoleManager consolidates management of up to 250 "ports" (target devices managed by Arula port-level solutions) into a single Graphical User Interface with one IP address and one Access Control List (ACL). ConsoleManager will be available Q2 2001.

Current customers who are deploying the Arula Product Suite include Chevron, HP, Exodus Communications and Instantis. In addition, the Department of Defense is using Arula's SecureConsoleSSL with 128-bit encryption.

Pricing and purchase information is available at http://www.arula.com.

The Arula Universal Agent Platform

The Arula Product Suite is built on the Arula Universal Agent Platform.

Arula has taken a radically new approach to providing remote device management agents. Rather than providing individual agent platforms, Arula has developed a universal agent platform that enables companies to rapidly deploy agent solutions for any device in their remote offices. The Arula Universal Agent Platform contains all the common things any agent would need such as connectivity, logic, and security.

The Arula Universal Agent Platform thus enables development of hardware and software management solutions that allow any type of electronic device to be rapidly and securely controlled from any Web browser. It provides a robust environment for implementing strong security encryption, like secure socket layer (SSL).

To develop a specific agent is then an easy task for Arula, and 3rd-party, or the customer, because only the device-specific logic needs to be added. As a result, companies can easily extend the Arula Universal Agent Platform to any devices in a simple and economical way.

About Arula Systems

Arula Systems, Inc. ™ (Arula) is a privately held company founded in 1999 that provides solutions for device management in a decentralized world. These management solutions enable rapid creation of secure, remote Internet connectivity to various devices in a variety of markets. Arula, a spin-off of Hewlett-Packard Company, has secured venture financing through Gabriel Venture Partners and private investments from industry leaders. Arula is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.arula.com.