Amada operates call centers in Japan and overseas that handle technical assistance and customer enquiries for the AP100 Jewellery, Amada's all-in-one CAD/CAM-enabled computer designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By securing the network that connects its headquarters with its international branches, Amada is now able to train its overseas call center agents directly from Tokyo , share confidential information between offices, and offer CAD/CAM programming support. The company selected Internet VPN technology, owing to its cost-effectiveness in enabling easy inter-office access. Based on its proven performance and standard-setting global service and support, Amada chose the Nokia IP series of security appliances, integrating Check Point Software Technologies' (NASDAQ:CHKP) VPN-1®/FireWall-1®.
"We sought a secure and cost-effective Internet VPN network for our global infrastructure. We chose Nokia because the products are easy to deploy, operate, and maintain," said Mr Isao Yokoyama, General Manager, System Technical Department, Amada Information Service Co., Ltd . He added, "We replaced the legacy system in our headquarter, which previously ran Check Point VPN-1/Firewall-1 over a general purpose operating system, with the Nokia solution. Now, we are able to centralize the management of the hardware and software systems, enabling us to run a a highly reliable operation."
Takashi Miyake, Deputy Associate Manager, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Sales Department, Solution Business Division, NTT Communications Corporation said, "We recommended Nokia for its easy configuration, excellent operability and reliability features as well as the global service and support that they could provide to Amada."
Amada has installed Nokia IP530s in a redundant configuration within NTT Communications' data center, Nokia IP530s in their headquarters and Nokia IP330s in the various global call center offices. Amada aims to replace the
legacy multi-vendor system with Nokia, making it a company standard.
"We are very proud that Amada chose Nokia security appliances as its global security solution as well as making Nokia, the standard for its network security infrastructure. It is our aim to continually support Amada's emerging security needs, locally and worldwide," said Mikio Yanashita, General Manager, Nokia Internet Communications, Nokia Japan.
About Nokia Internet Communications
Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California, provides world-class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Internet Traffic Management solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling an Internet transaction that is personal and trusted-each and every time.
For more information, please visit www.nokia.com/securenetworksolutions. Nokia Internet security and virtual private network appliances span the spectrum of price/performance points, and secure the widest range of network environments-from the smallest branch office to the largest Internet data center. The expansive product line, backed by world-class global support and services, provides customers the ability to deploy multiple solutions from a single product to secure all elements of a distributed enterprise.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
About Amada
Amada has been developed the business focusing on research, development, manufacturing, sales and engineering of press/sheet metal fabrication machinery and related control system, automation appliance, robots, software and tools. Amada owns 25 domestic and 40 oversea related companies. As one of the top makers in the sheet metal fabrication machinery industry, Amada Group offers an extensive line of products manufactured based on its cutting edge technology and information.(http://www.amada.co.jp) Amada Information Service, one of the group companies of Amada, has been developed the business on IT business including AI-Link, CRM, and Amada Call Center, planning and marketing, system construction, digital visual materials including exhibition, trade show, and web contents planning/creation, and system management and maintenance. Company also has conducted overall Amada group's network building and management. ( http://www.amada.co.jp/ais/ )
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Nokia Internet Communications:
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Bonnie Datta
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Bonnie Datta
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Japan
Akiko Kanai
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PRAP Japan:
Kazumi Ishiyama Tel. +81 3 3486 6868 or k-ishiyama@prap.co.jp