WorldExtend Launches World’s First Free Managed VPN Service, SecureIDA™

April 11, 2007; 12:10 AM

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – WorldExtend, the remote access specialist, is proud to announce the launch of SecureIDA (IronDoor Agent), the first comprehensive and managed remote access solution for small and medium size businesses (SMBs).  Delivered via an extremely-simple and intuitive wizard-driven download, and requiring no hardware, SecureIDA enables secure access to data and applications from any location in the world within minutes – providing the same business agility and related productivity gains previously available only to large enterprises.  SecureIDA is the only service that includes free VPN and free remote desktop access as part of a complete end-to-end remote access solution.

Downloadable in minutes from www.SecureIDA.com, and built on the robust and flexible Microsoft .NET framework, SecureIDA’s intuitive software-based platform makes it simple for an organization’s employees, branch offices, suppliers, or even customers to gain simple, secure, and unlimited free remote access to shared data, such as network file folders or client server applications.  SecureIDA also provides free secure access to one Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Linux desktop computer for an unlimited time.  The free service can be utilized to enhance the security of client/server applications for remote users (e.g., e-mail, accounting, or billing programs). 

“While most organizations recognize the productivity benefits associated with secure remote access, many organizations lack the technical expertise, infrastructure, or budget to implement such a solution,” said Bruce LeBuhn, Director Marketing & Sales, WorldExtend, LLC.  “We developed SecureIDA to simplify, make more secure, and drive the cost out of delivering secure remote access solutions to businesses while also providing a platform for growth,” LeBuhn continued.  “We’ve eliminated the capital expense associated with dedicated hardware and the need to touch remote machines by installing software which significantly reduces administrative costs and dramatically simplifies the process of delivering this capability.”

WorldExtend’s vision for SecureIDA includes making it simple for customers to add additional fee-based, value-added services and enhancements that are customized to their business needs.  WorldExtend’s initial fee-based services include; full maintenance and technical support (including a number of advanced features and functionality), application publishing through their Application Portal and on-net Zero-Port technology that provides enhanced security and ease of use.

For more information on WorldExtend’s free VPN and remote access managed service and to take advantage of the free service, please visit www.SecureIDA.com.

WorldExtend is a Philadelphia area managed security and remote access solution provider that makes it simple for any organization to provide staff with the same secure, 24/7 remote access to data, desktops, and business-critical applications that was previously only available to large enterprises.  Developed and priced specifically for SMBs, WorldExtend’s easily-scalable, maintenance-free SecureIDA™ managed application portal does not require any additional hardware or client software, and is so simple to install, integrate, and manage that extensive IT experience is not required.  WorldExtend’s patent pending IronDoor™ Agent ensures complete security by creating an encrypted tunnel between remote users and company servers as well as implementing Zero-Listener technology.