Paris, France, July 7th, 2008 -- Thanks to the translation work of TheGreenBow beta tester community, TheGreenBow VPN Software is now available in 16 languages.
Languagues can be changed anytime. Please go to the VPN Software language page to find your language and the procedure to upload it.
If you wish to help us supporting other languages in TheGreenBow VPN Client Software, the best way would be to go to our VPN Software localization page where we've posted a simple tool.
Paris, France, July 7th, 2008 -- TheGreenbow is excited to announce today the release of TheGreenbow VPN Client software 4.2.
This VPN software release is now available in more than 16 languages while providing new features like automatic creation of appropriate rules in the Vista Firewall enabling IPSec VPN tunnels after install, an easier installation process, software size reduced by half and ability to adjust duration of X-Auth popup. Others features are more configurable options to ease software deployment and new certified VPN Router.
As always, TheGreenBow VPN Client software 4.2 is available for download for current and new customers through our 30 days evaluation program.
Jun 2008: TheGreenbow VPN Client website gets local: Dutch!
Paris, France, June 26, 2008 -- Thanks to the translation work of reseller partner Sentia in Netherland, TheGreenBow VPN Software website is now available in Dutch as well.
Please visit TheGreenBow Dutch website. We'll continue to add more content to help IT managers in Netherlands getting more information about our VPN Software.
TheGreenBow VPN Software in Dutch is already available for download (VPN Software in Dutch).
If you wish to help us supporting other languages in TheGreenbow VPN Client Software, please go to our VPN Software localization page.
Jun 2008: New VPN Configuration Guides for Cisco, TrendNet and Zyxel
Paris, France, June 17th, 2008 -- New Configuration Guides for Cisco, TrendNet, Westermo and Zyxel VPN Gateways have been released on our website. Some guides have been written by our partners.
Mar 2008: New VPN Mobile 1.2 software update for Windows Mobile 5.0 & 6
Paris, France, March 29th, 2008 -- TheGreenBow is excited to announce today a new software update of TheGreenBow VPN Mobile 1.2 for PocketPC and Smartphone supporting Windows Mobile 5.0 & 6. This software update includes minor bug fixes and minor new features as well. TheGreenBow VPN Mobile 1.2 is now able to automatically open a wireless connection such as GSM/GPRS, EDGE, 3G if already configured and if there is no Wi-Fi network available around. Also, the installation has been greatly simplified. Here is release note.
The list increases daily, thus don't hesitate to regularly check for new certified VPN mobile devices or works with us to test your mobile device.
Mar 2008: Syswan, powered by TheGreenBow!
Paris, France, March 11th, 2008 -- Syswan Technologies, Inc., of Oregon, USA vendor of the most advanced dual and multi WAN Load Balancing routers on the market, has teamed up with TheGreenBow Security Software to offer enterprise customers a complete end-to-end VPN solution for the mobile workforce.
TheGreenBow, a leading editor of enterprise security software for computer and mobile devices, has provided its OEM VPN technology to Syswan Technologies, Inc.’s new IPSec VPN Client to be deployed with their dual and multi WAN SW Series Load Balancing routers, flexible gateway appliance that integrates SPI Firewall, DHCP server, built-in NAT, URL Blocking and Access Filters amongst other security options to protect any network against external malicious attacks.
“TheGreenBow’s state of the art VPN Client together with Syswan’s innovative Duolinks and Octolinks Series Load Balancing routers provides high performance, best-of-breed features which enables us to offer a complete and secure VPN solution to our customers,” says Suresh Rajon, CEO of Syswan Technologies, Inc. “Our partnership with TheGreenBow gives us the ability to offer a true multi-vendor VPN solution to enterprises.”
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client with the Syswan Duolinks and Octolinks Series Load Balancers allow remote workers to access corporate networks, corporate emails, CRM Applications on the road or from home. It provides full IPSec and IKE support, strong network authentication, strong network encryption through DES, 3DES, AES and RSA, support for multiple connection types like DSL, Cable, GSM/GPRS and Wi-Fi and multiple connection modes.
“Security solutions are often too complex and are thus rejected by the end users. Syswan Technologies and TheGreenBow have proved that security can be highly efficient yet simple and accessible to end users even without a technical background” says Roger Simon, co-founder and CEO of TheGreenbow. “We are excited to work with the Syswan Technologies, Inc. team and are proud that our technology was chosen to bring a powerful solution to their clients worldwide.“
Jan 2008: New VPN Configuration Guide for Neusoft NetEye VPN Gateway
Paris, France, Jan 30th, 2008 -- New Configuration Guide for Neusoft NetEye FW 5200 Gateway has been released on our website. Thanks to Neusoft for writing this guide.
Paris, France, Jan 29th, 2008 -- GajShield, an India based company providing solutions for Network and Email Security has selected TheGreenBow to provide IPSec VPN Client technology enhancing its offering. GajShield is a leading Security Company having the distinction of being one of the few companies worldwide and the 1st Indian Firewall Product Company to have earned ICSA Labs Firewall Certification criteria 4.1.
GajShield develops Integrated Security Firewall Product to meet the needs of Internet-generation businesses. GajShield's products remove the complexity and reduce the cost of implementing and managing today's mandatory business services - including Firewall, encryption, VPN, URL filtering, virus scanning and more - by delivering unprecedented levels of security, performance, simplicity, functionality, and cost-efficiency in a single product. Product is named GajShield VPN Client.
TheGreenBow is excited to collaborate with GajShield in addressing end to end needs of medium to large organizations worldwide.
Jan 2008: New VPN Configuration Guides for Cyberoam, Syswan and Phion
Paris, France, Jan 11th, 2008 -- New Configuration Guides for Cyberoam CR Family, Syswan Duolinks SW24 VPN and Phion Netfence VPN Gateways have been released on our website. Some guides have been written by our partners.
Nov 2007: New VPN Configuration Guides for AirLive, Clavister and Hotbrick
Paris, France, Nov 23rd, 2007 -- New Configuration Guides for AirLive WMU9000 VPN, Clavister Security Gateway version 8.x and HotBrick HSS 4000 VPN Gateways have been released on our website. Those guides have been written by our partners.
Nov 2007: TheGreenBow launches VPN Mobile 1.2 for Windows Mobile 5.0 & 6
Paris, France, Nov 2nd, 2007 -- TheGreenBow is excited to announce today the release of TheGreenBow VPN Mobile 1.2 for PocketPC and Smartphone supporting Windows Mobile 5.0 & 6. Enabling mobility and security over broadband wireless network enable remote workers to get access to their company network resources wherever and whenever it is necessary. From small to large, more enterprises are providing mobile tools to their employees on both laptop and mobile devices. So it was critical that the exact same VPN Configuration file could be used on both TheGreenBow VPN Mobile 1.2 and TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client reducing significantly the cost of software deployment cost for IT managers.
TheGreenBow VPN Mobile 1.2 is available for download for current and new customers through our 30 days evaluation program.
Sep 2007: DWnet SAFEcon5 VPN gateway certified!
Paris, France, Sept 17th, 2007 -- DWnet SAFEcon5 VPN Gateway has been certified with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. DWnet is a Chinese based company and DWnet SAFEcon family delivers threat protection with IPSec VPN capabilities for small businesses and branch offices.
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., USA, Aug 1st, 2007 -- Cyberoam, a VPN technology partner of TheGreenBow and a division of Elitecore Technologies, today announces that it has received dual certification from the Virtual Private Network Consortium (VPNC) for both Basic and AES Interop. Cyberoam’s dual VPNC certification assures partners and customers that its UTM appliances are interoperable in multi-vendor IPSec VPN environments. To achieve certification, the CR Series underwent comprehensive testing to ensure that it was interoperable with all products in the test set. The testing included more than 40 systems, such as IPSec clients and gateways.
For more info on interoperability certification and member list, please visit VPNC website.
Cyberoam is a technology partner of TheGreenBow since 2006.
Jul 2007: Portugal Telecom Prime partners with TheGreenBow
Lisboa, Portugal, July 20, 2007 -- PT (Portugal Telecom) in partnership with the TheGreenBow Security Software is launching a remote VPN solution for medium and large companies in national Portuguese market.
TheGreenBow, a leading editor of enterprise security software headquartered in France, provides VPN technology to be deployed with I-VPN Easy Service launched by PT. The product will be called Prime Remote i-VPN. TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client and PT Prime VPN service allow remote workers to access corporate network, emails and CRM Applications from anywhere. With the introduction of IPSec this service makes use of a robust network authentication and strong network encryption through DES, 3DES, AES and RSA.
“Our partnership with TheGreenBow allows us to offer a solution based in IPSec standard making it really flexible to include within our VPN Services. The commercialization of this offer was initiated early 2007 through the Office@Home product line and we see already a great interest in the Prime Remote i-VPN. Mobility starts to be a critical component of the infrastructure of our corporate customers” says PT Prime Manager.
“Security solutions are often too complex and are thus rejected by the end users. Portugal Telecom and TheGreenBow have proved that security can be highly efficient yet simple and accessible to end users even without a technical background” says Roger Simon, co-founder and CEO of TheGreenBow.
For more info, see PT Prime website.
Jul 2007: New partner e-Tailer for US market.
Paris, France, July 17th, 2007 -- Welcome to a new e-Tailer Security Software specialist for US market. Welcome to Shop United Networks.
Jun 2007: 3Com X-Family VPN gateway certified!
Paris, France, June 19th, 2007 -- 3Com X-Family VPN Gateway has been certified with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client software.
3Com® Unified Security Platforms deliver threat protection for small businesses and branch offices. These 3Com X-Family of security appliances are built on the award-winning 3Com TippingPoint™ Intrusion Protection System (IPS) architecture, stateful packet inspection firewall, application bandwidth management, audio/video IP multicast routing, web content filtering combined with industry-leading IPS capabilities with virtual private network (VPN) support.
Paris, France, June 9th, 2007 -- TheGreenBow is proud to announce a new reseller partnership in a new country. On-Line Systems (HK) Ltd. in HongKong will be reselling TheGreenbow Enterprise Security software as part of the total security solution and service they offer to medium and large enterprises. This follows up on our strong commitment to HongKong and China with localized software and support documents but moreover with interoperability with local VPN Gateway or Token vendors. For full reseller list.
May 2007: TheGreenbow VPN Client website gets local: Chinese!
Paris, France, May, 2007 -- Thanks to the translation work of TheGreenBow fans and resellers, TheGreenBow VPN Software website is now available in Chinese as well.
Please visit TheGreenBow Chinese website. We'll continue to add more content to help the great people of China to get more information about our VPN Software.
TheGreenBow VPN Software in Chinese is on the way and we'll announce it soon.
If you wish to help us supporting other languages in TheGreenbow VPN Client Software, please go to our VPN Software localization page.
May 2007: Welcoming PAHLDATA as new System Integrator Partner (Portugal).
Cascais, Portugal, May, 2007 -- TheGreenBow is proud to announce a new partnership with Pahldata. Pahldata is a Portuguese company specialized in Networking and Remote Access Solutions, particularly the design and implementation of local area and distributed network projects, ranging from network infrastructures like VPN to the integration of convergent Data, Voice and Image systems.
Pahldata brings tremendous experience with telecom operators with large scale VPN deployment requirements and we are excited to work with them on remote access for enterprises using security software. Pahldata uses now TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client to respond to their customer needs for VPN software including user authentication via USB Token and remote access to corporate network.
Paris, France, May 2nd, 2007 -- The two-factor authentication iKey 1000 Token from SafeNet has been certified with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. The iKey 1000 USB Token offers onboard key generation and cryptographic processing to ensure that cryptographic keys remain secure at all times without the need for a smart card reader. The iKey 1000 USB Token is a X.509 digital certificate storage for company PKCS#12 Certificates that will be read by TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client once plugged in into the computer and user entered iKey pin code. VPN Tunnels will closed as soon as the user unplugs the USB Token and opened automatically next time the iKey USB Token is plugged in again.
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client and iKey 1000 USB Token is the ideal combination for quick deployment of a two-way authentication network access solution.
Paris, France, March 15th, 2007 -- Cisco 871 VPN Gateway has been certified with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. The VPN Configuration Guide is now available.
Paris, France, April 15th, 2007 -- The two-factor authentication eToken PRO (CardOS/M4) from Aladdin Knowledge Systems has been certified with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. eToken PRO protects and embeds the PKCS#12 Certificate that will be read by TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client once plugged in into the computer and user entered pin code. VPN Tunnels will closed as soon as the user unplugs the USB Token.
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client and eToken PRO is the ideal combination for quick deployment of a two-way authentication network access solution.
Apr 2007: Alios SPKi72 / ASECard Crypto SmartCard certified!
Paris, France, April 15th, 2007 -- The SPKi72/ASECard Crypto is a contact card (fully ISO7816-3,4,8 and 9 compliant) from Alios has been certified with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. As a modern cryptographic smart card, SPKi72/ASECard crypto is supported by middleware for PKCS#11 and Microsoft CAPI and can be easily integrated within leading PKI and network security solutions. The SPKi72/ASECard Crypto also supports cryptographic algorithm such as Triple-DES, DES and ECC as well as standart hashing like SHA-1 and MD5.
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client and ASECard Crypto Card is the ideal combination of technology for high security requirements such as network access in financial or insurance organization.
Paris, France, March 3rd, 2007 -- XinCOM, an US based company providing broadband networking equipment has selected TheGreenBow to provide IPSec VPN Client technology enhancing its offering. XinCOM solutions consist of broadband networking equipment that brings redundant connectivity to the Internet; load balancing for optimized use of network; broadband expansion services for growing networks; Powerline networking for fast and reliable network deployments; and, advanced integrated devices for data networking and broadband connectivity. Product is named XINCOM Blue VPN Client.
TheGreenBow is excited to collaborate with XinCOM in addressing end to end needs of small to medium enterprises; broadband and IT service providers; and SOHO as well residential customers worldwide. Visit XinCOM website.
Mar 2007: BeWAN, powered by TheGreenBow!
Paris, France, March 22nd, 2007 -- BeWAN, a French based company leader in DSL modem and VPN Routers for residential and entreprises, has chosen TheGreenBow to design its IPSec VPN Client. BeWAN will provide the BeWAN VPN Client with all its VPN Routers and particularly with the BeWAN LANBooster product line.
TheGreenBow is happy to strengthen his relationship with BeWAN and jointly address needs of enterprises in France and in Europe. Visit BeWAN website.
Mar 2007: Welcoming SETIB as new System Integrator Partner.
Paris, France, March, 2007 -- Setib, French based company and subsidiary of France Telecom, leader in electronic payment and security provides consulting, System Integration and Managed services has signed today a partnership with TheGreenBow. Setib integrates now TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client. "We are particularly proud to work together with Setib on very challenging security projects" said Roger Simon,TheGreenBow CEO. Visit Setib website.
Mar 2007: ZyWALL 35 VPN gateway certified!
Paris, France, March 15th, 2007 -- Zyxel ZyWALL 35 VPN Gateway has been certified with ThegreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. The VPN Configuration Guide is now available.
Feb 2007: New partners, new countries Slovakia and Slovenia.
Paris, France, Feb 27th, 2007 -- TheGreenBow is proud to announce two new reseller partnerships in two new countries. Both companies Open Systems in Slovakia and LANinWAN in Slovenia will be reselling TheGreenbow Enterprise Security software as part of the total security solution and service they offer to medium and large enterprises. For full reseller list.
Jan 2007: Netasq F Series VPN gateways certified!
Paris, France, Jan 11th, 2007 -- Netasq F Series VPN Gateways have been certified with ThegreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. VPN Configuration Guides is available now.
Jan 2007: TheGreenBow launches IPSec VPN Client 4.0
Paris, France, Jan, 2007 -- TheGreenbow is excited to announce today the release of TheGreenbow IPSec VPN Client version 4.0.
This release provides the long time awaited 'Connexion Panel' which is a step further to provide easy to use software. Others features are new SmartCard support, Authentication Hybrid mode, embedded VPN Configuration, scripts before/after tunnels open/close and X-Auth improved.
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 4.0 is available for download for current and new customers through our 30 days evaluation program.
Nov 2006: Reticorp, powered by TheGreenBow!
Paris, France, Nov, 2006 -- RetiCorp, US based company in California, vendor of the integrated IPS, Virus-Wall, VPN, and Firewall appliance called RetiEdge, has teamed up with TheGreenBow to offer IPSec VPN end to end solution to enterprises worldwide. RetiCorp provides unique USM design incorporating the best of Security Management and UTM features; it is the only security appliance on the market that prevents as well as protects.
TheGreenBow will provide a customized version of the IPSec VPN Client software. Visit RetiCorp website.
Nov 2006: Draytek Vigor 2910, Abocom MH2400 VPN gateways certified!
Paris, France, Nov, 2006 -- Draytek Vigor 2910 and Abocom MH2400 VPN Gateways have been certified with ThegreenBow IPSec VPN Client software. Both VPN Configuration Guides are available now.
Oct 2006: TheGreenBow compatible with SoHo and SME specialist PLANET.
Paris, October 2006 : The PLANET VRT-311S broadband VPN Router is now certified with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client. PLANET is ranked in latest Forbes Asia list of ‘200 best under a billion’. The combined client-to-VPN gateway is easy to integrate, fully compatible with existing infrastructures, hassle free, safe and secure.
Cascais, Portugal, Septembre 5th, 2006 -- TheGreenBow opens its Portugal’s office.
TheGreenBow's Portuguese Office represents now the company for customers from Portugal, Spain and Latin America.
This is a significant development for our customers who can now have a local TheGreenBow contact, more support and documentation (user guide, configuration guide, ...) available in Spanish and Portuguese language, and furthermore get localized software release quicker, especially our flagship product TheGreenbow IPSec VPN Client.
Jul 2006: Elitecore Technologies, powered by TheGreenBow!
Ahmedabad, India, 12 July, 2006 -- Elitecore Technologies, vendor of identity-based integrated security appliances, has teamed up with TheGreenBow to offer IPSec VPN within the Cyberoam Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances.
"TheGreenBow’s state-of-the-art VPN Client complements Cyberoam’s high-performance, best-of-breed features, empowering us to offer a complete VPN solution to our clients," says Harish Chib, VP-Marketing, Elitecore Technologies, vendor of Cyberoam. "Also, our OEM agreement with TheGreenBow enables us to offer an open standard VPN client to support any IPSec VPN Gateway and Router, providing a true multi-vendor solution to enterprises."
Cyberoam provides security to more than 1000 corporates, educational institutes and government organizations globally.
Jun 2006: Ingate recommends TheGreenBow VPN software!
Paris, France, June, 2006 -- TheGreenBow is proud to announce a new partnership with Ingate Systems. Ingate Systems is a technology company that produces the world's first SIP-capable enterprise firewalls and SIParators (a piece of hardware that SIP-enables existing firewalls) for enterprises of all sizes.
Ingate recommends and distributes TheGreenbow VPN Software. Ingate is located in Stockholm and Linköping, Sweden and New Hampshire. Visit Ingate website.
Paris, France, April, 2006 -- Thanks to the translation work of TheGreenBow fans and resellers(*), it's now possible to install and use TheGreenBow VPN Client software in seven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese... and since version 3.11, Dutch and Italian.
Mar 2006: New price for the 3-years update option !
Paris, France, March 2nd, 2006 -- Effective March 1st, TheGreenbow has set a lower price for the 3-years software update option: it is now of 15% the price of licenses per year, instead of 20% previously.
The "Update option" is an extension of the license to all future versions that TheGreenBow is creating : you get the upgrade at no additional cost, even major versions.
Feb 2006: TheGreenBow launches IPSec VPN Client 3.1
Paris, France, Feb 24th, 2006 -- TheGreenbow is excited to announce today the release of TheGreenbow VPN Client version 3.1.
This release provides interesting features like "Forced NAT-T" option or "IP Range" option to open tunnels automatically when there is traffic toward the range of IP addresses.
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 3.1 is available for download for current and new customers through our 30 days evaluation.
Jan 2006: New partners, new countries Austria and Spain.
Paris, France, Jan 16th, 2006 -- TheGreenBow is proud to announce two new reseller partnerships in two new countries. Both companies LINUXinternetNETWORKS in Austria and Seguridad0 in Spain will be reselling TheGreenbow Enterprise Security Products as part of the total security solution and service they offer to medium and large enterprises. "TheGreenBow is becoming the golden standard for desktop ease of use security in enterprises" said Roger Simon CEO of TheGreenBow. For full reseller list click here.
Dec 2005: New Product Compatibility with Nucleonet.
Foster City, CA, December 29, 2005 --(PR.COM)-- Nucleonet Security Appliances announces today Ultima product line IPSec compatibility with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN client for Windows.
Nucleonet Ultima appliance is providing two different ciphering level, the first one with MPPE RC4 at Ethernet layer and the second at the IP layer with IPsec. IPSec ciphering on the local area network is a must to avoid traffic eavesdropping but requires most of the time a client to simplify the configuration.
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN client is a really simple and efficient client allowing IPSec connectivity for remote access and now for internal network security.
Nov 2005: TheGreenbow launches IPSec VPN Client 3.0
Paris, France, Nov, 2005 -- TheGreenbow is proud to announce the release of TheGreenbow VPN Client version 3.0.
Among major improvements, Config-Mode and the possibility to define remote WINS and DNS servers will now enable VPN users to browse distant networks just as if they were on the LAN.
"Redundant Gateway" definition, with "Dead Peer Detection" make VPN connexions more reliable than ever.
We have also added the option to run a script (could be a program, a batch file, etc) as soon as a vpn tunel opens. Associated with the automatic launch of a tunel upon insertion of a USB dongle, this could mean extreme user-friendliness (think of a user who enters in a corporate application just inserting his personal USB stick in his computer...).
Administrators are not forgotten : they are given the possibility to deploy TheGreenbow VPN Client through a silent installation, with an attached configuration.
TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 3.1 is available for download for current and new customers through our 30 days evaluation.
Aug 2005: Catón Sistemas Alternativos, powered by TheGreenBow!
Paris, France, Aug, 2005 -- Catón Sistemas Alternativos, a Spanish leader in IPSec VPN server solutions, has chosen TheGreenBow to design its VPN Client. The resulting product, based on TheGreenBow VPN, is named Catón VPNCat. More than 500 licenses were already installed in a Spanish public administration, customer of Catón Sistemas Alternativos.
Jun 2005: TheGreenBow signs OEM partnership with GTA, Inc.
Paris, France, June 3rd, 2005 -- TheGreenBow proudly announces its new OEM partnership with Global Technology Associates, Internet firewall developer since 1994, known as the maker of GTA Firewalls (see www.gta.com).
GTA's was pleased with the additonal feature set that TheGreenBow VPN client was able to offer their customers along with the responsiveness of TheGreenBow's technical and development staffs.
According to GTA specifications, TheGreenBow is building GTA's Mobile VPN Client. The partnership agreement will allow GTA to launch the Mobile VPN Client with the release of GB-OS version 3.7 in June 2005, and provide more value to its customers around GTA core VPN/Firewall products..
May 2005: TheGreenBow signs OEM partnership with Intoto, Inc.
Paris, France, May 19th, 2005 -- TheGreenBow and Intoto, Inc. signed a partnership agreement in may 2005, where Intoto becomes distributor of TheGreenBow. Intoto will now have the opportunity to sell OEM licenses of TheGreenBow VPN Client, as well as software customization to US VPN appliance makers (gateways, firewalls, etc). Also, Intoto will aggressively market TheGreenBow product in Taiwan.
Apr 2005: TheGreenBow Personal Firewall 2.60 released
Paris, France, April, 2005 -- TheGreenBow Personal Firewall, the most easy-to-use and comprehensive firewall on the market, has become even easier to use, thanks to some modifications in the user interface. It is also more powerful and secure than previous release; Log files are now following syslog standards, which makes it easier to centrally manage it. More info...
Apr 2005: TheGreenBow VPN Client in Spanish and Portuguese
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In cooperation with our Brazilian Partner Gruponet - Bluepex, TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client has been localized in Spanish and Portuguese. No doubt this will make IPSec VPN configuration even easier for Portuguese and Spanish speaking users. TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client is now available in German, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
To modify the language of your VPN Client, please upgrade to our newly released TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 2.51.007 or later. During setup, select the required language. This localization effort will also help TheGreenBow to better address south america or spain market through local system integrators or OEM partners. More info...
Feb 2005: TheGreenBow signs a partnership with Gruponet (Bluepex)
Paris, France, Feb, 2005 -- Gruponet, a Brazilian company with offices in Argentina, Uruguay and the USA, makes Security and Management appliances under the brand name Bluepex (www.bluepex.com). TheGreenBow VPN Client proved to be the most valuable VPN solution on the market for Bluepex users.
Not only TheGreenBow will create a customized OEM version of the VPN Client for Gruponet, the companies will work together on a Portuguese and Spanish localization of the software interface.
Jan 2005: TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client New Release 2.51
Paris, France, Jan, 2005 -- TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 2.51 available for download. This VPN Client release includes some new functionalities such a silent installation, a set of command line options (improving the way the VPN Client can be managed) and allows to route broadcast frames within a tunnel.
This VPN Client release is the last one before release 3.0, which is expected to be available by the end of the quarter. VPN Client release content is detailed on IPSec VPN Release Note.
Jan 2005: New partnership with Billion (Taiwan)
Paris, France, Jan, 2005 -- Billion and TheGreenBow recently signed an OEM partnership agreement. This will lead to the creation of a customized version of TheGreenBow VPN Client, that respects Billion's corporate image.
Billion Electric Co is a computer security company with headquarter in Taiwan, and offices on Asia, America and Europe. Billion specialises in network equipment and Internet access devices for home, telecommuters and SME users.
Dec 2004: TheGreenBow signs a partnership with Hotbrick (US)
Paris, France, Dec, 2004 -- TheGreenbow and Hotbrick Inc, an American maker of Firewall and VPN hardware solutions for small and medium sized business, signed a partnership agreement. TheGreenBow provides Hotbrick an OEM version of its VPN IPSEC client, customized with Hotbrick brand image and name.
Hotbrick's marketing team designed logos, icons and bitmaps following TheGreenBow recommendations, and TheGreenBow engineers built Hotbrick VPN Client.
Hotbrick VPN Client is now available worldwide at Hotbrick on-line shops.
Nov 2004: TheGreenBow VPN Client new minor Release 2.50.019
Paris, France, Nov, 2004 -- TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 2.50 build 019 is available for download. Among main improvements, tunnels are maintained after an interface interruption (Dial-Up, LAN, GPRS, ...), the GUI labels and messages are improved, and several bugs are fixed.
Sep 2004: TheGreenBow VPN Client new minor Release 2.50.013
Paris, France, Sept, 2004 -- TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 2.50 build 013 is available for download. Among main improvements: Compatibility with Cisco X-AUTH (Cisco 2621), Aggressive mode fully operationnal, Several GUI improvements...
More details on IPSec VPN Release Note
Jul 2004: Cisco PIX501 certified
Paris, France, July, 2004 -- Cisco PIX501 is certified with Thegreenbow IPSec VPN Client. The support of the Cisco PIX501 allow us to deliver VPN solutions to large enterprises. Cisco PIX501 family product is a firewall appliance from Cisco firewall family.
WSJ, July 12, 2004 2:56 p.m. -- Border Patrol for Your PC -- " Judging by the letters I get from readers, nothing seems to concern folk more than the security of their computers. So this week I'm going to talk about the most basic, and most misunderstood, part of securing your computer: the firewall. [...] "
I asked Jerome Briot, whose Paris-based security-software company Sistech SA (www.thegreenbow.com) makes a firewall program called TheGreenBow. "Antivirus software and firewalls have totally opposite logic," he says. "Antivirus is responsible for searching for 'malicious' programs or processes on the PC, like a police force, a firewall is more immigration, or frontier control." [...]
Jun 2004: TheGreenBow opens a US Sales office in California
In 2004, demand for support from reseller or OEM partners in the US has increased significantly and local support will close that gap. We are also in the process of opening up a local technical support. Please see contact.
Jun 2004: TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client New Release 2.50
Paris, France, June, 2004 -- TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client, version 2.50 is now available for download.
Among main improvements: better performance : tunnels negotiation time is divided by 4, faster transmission, X-Auth support, USB key management (secure storage of VPN configuration), now compatible with NAT Traversal drafts 1, 2, 3, Easier configuration Wizard, ...
More details on IPSec VPN Release Note.
Apr 2004: Valadis (NL) new reseller partner for TheGreenBow
Paris, France, April, 2004 -- Valadis, "the value added distributor" is the Dutch importer of Zyxel routers, firewalls and VPN gateways. Valadis signs a partnership with Sistech SA and now distributes TheGreenBow IPSec VPN client. This confirms the perfect compatibility of our IPSec VPN Client with Zyxel products.
More info on Valadis website or Zyxel Netherlands.
Feb 2004: TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client New Major Release 2.0
Paris, France, Feb, 2004 -- TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client, version 2.0 is now available for download.
More than an update, TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client 2.0 offers a completely reviewed interface for better confort of use, and new functionalities: AES added as a new encryption algorithm, Possibility to open a tunel directly from the interface, automatic lauch of tunels during Windows boot.
Sentia, a Dutch company, building Firewall + VPN IPSec appliances, signs a distribution agreement with Sistech SA.
TheGreenbow IPSec VPN Client becomes the reference IPSec VPN Client for all users of Sentia firewalls, based on OpenBSD. Sentia counts numerous references among major Dutch companies.
Nov 2003: TheGreenBow / Sistech is granted an award by ANVAR
Paris, France, Oct 20th, 2003 -- TheGreenBow / Sistech is granted an award by ANVAR, the French Innovation Agency.
On October the 20th, 2003, ANVAR rewarded Sistech a prize to acknowledge the quality of the research & development which lead to TheGreenBow range of software security solutions. This prize rewards 15 companies selected among the 500 competitors, all presented in 2003 on France Info, the main French information radio channel.
Sep 2003: TheGreenBow Germany opens
Saarbrücken, Germany, Sept 20th, 2003 -- Since September the 20th, in association with Timm Richter Internet Consulting, TheGreenBow opens an office in Germany: TheGreenBow Deutschland (www.TheGreenBow.de).
Sep 2003: TheGreenBow VPN Client compatible with Sonicwall & Symantec
Recent interoperability tests allowed us to verify that TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client is now compatible with Sonicwall and Symantec Gateways. Those two brands add to the compatibiliy list with TheGreenBow IPSec VPN client. (See our Certified VPN Gateway List).
May 2003: MINDSCAPE distributes TheGreenBow Personal Firewall
Paris, France, May, 2003 -- Mindscape creates a new brand of security software applications : Mindscape Control. TheGreenBow Personal Firewall is rebranded under the name Mindscape Control Firewall. This is a worlwide distribution contract.
May 2003: CryptoMailer obtains 5-stars by BrotherSoft
Paris, France, May, 2003 -- BrotherSoft, a company specialized in software download, gives CryptoMailer the maximal evaluation : 5 stars. CryptoMailer is a file and e-mail encryption utility, featuring AES and 3-DES and compatible with all e-mail clients.