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Network access control, commonly referred to as NAC, has been one of the most hyped networking technologies in recent years. But that's changing, according to Juniper Networks. The networking vendor says that NAC -- as embodied in a new version of its Unified Access Control (UAC) framework and new hardware -- is well beyond the hype phase, and is actively solving enterprise access control needs. The new UAC 2.2 release will also be the first from Juniper (NASDAQ: JNPR) to support Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Network Access Protection. It's all part of Juniper's larger effort to develop a comprehensive end-to-end security framework that competes effectively with rival Cisco's Self Defending Network strategy. "We're at the point now where a lot of very large customers are deploying UAC," Rich Campagna, senior product line manager with Juniper’s Access Solutions Group, told InternetNews.com. "At this stage of the market evolution for NAC where people are moving beyond pilot phases new types of requirements come up around usability, scalability and user experience." RELATED ARTICLES Microsoft NAP, TNC to Go Hand in Hand? HP Ready For NAC Fight Juniper Redefines Network Access Control Juniper's Infranet Gains Control For more stories on this topic: On the scalability front, the UAC 2.2 release is being accompanied by Juniper's first hardware refresh for its Infranet controller (IC) product in three years... [ Read more on www.internetnews.com ]
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