Lancaster General Recognized by InfoWorld Magazine for Ground-Breaking SSL VPN Project in a Healthcare Environment Lancaster General Earns InfoWorld 100 Award for NetScreen SSL VPN Implementation to Enable HIPAA Compliant Secure Access for Physicians LANCASTER, Penn., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) today announced that it has earned an InfoWorld 100 Award in recognition for its creative use of the NetScreen Technologies, Inc. Neoteris Secure Access SSL VPN Appliance (formerly known as the Neoteris Access Series Appliance) for secure, remote access to further its business goals. Winners were formally announced in the Nov. 10 edition of InfoWorld. "The InfoWorld 100 recognizes organizations such as Lancaster General Hospital that made the best use of technology to enhance their businesses," stated Steve Fox, editor-in-chief of InfoWorld. "LGH built an innovative SSL VPN solution to meet critical technical and business objectives." "We are very honored to have received this significant recognition from InfoWorld. It's a true delight, especially since we were competing against many other organizations across many different industries -- not healthcare alone," said Terry Grogan, director of Operations and Technical Services at LGH. Lancaster General Hospital is the keystone of the Lancaster General system, a non-profit network of more than two dozen healthcare providers including the Lancaster General Health Campus, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, and Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Located over many sites, LGH implemented a robust Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN solution, using the NetScreen-SA 3000 appliance, that enables users -- employees, vendors and physicians -- to access clinical systems and rounds lists, and monitor patient test results. The NetScreen SSL VPN appliances allow Lancaster General's authorized users to access network resources remotely using a standard Web browser. The Secure Access Appliances enable encrypted and secure connections with detailed audit logs and time outs, and allow LGH administrators to establish strict access controls -- these are critical when looking to prove the Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and to protect the privacy of patient information. Commented Grogan, "Because NetScreen's SSL-based secure access VPN solution eliminates client-side management -- often required for alternate VPN approaches -- it is a unique offering that is well suited to our environment which requires support for multiple remote constituents, including doctors, administrators, and consultants. Since we replaced our previous remote access solution with the NetScreen-SA 3000 product, we have reduced network complexity and dramatically lowered our IT costs." About the InfoWorld 100 Every year, InfoWorld names 100 companies that have made the best use of information technology to meet their business and technical objectives. This year, the list of technologies implemented by winning companies ran the gamut from Web Services to Wi-Fi, with project budgets ranging from as low $35,000 to more than $50 million. A full list is available at: http://www.infoworld.com/565 . About InfoWorld Media Group For 25 years, InfoWorld Media Group has provided cutting-edge coverage and evaluation of IT products and services for technology experts in senior management. Through integrated channels including print, online, events and demand generation, InfoWorld reaches the most influential senior-level information technologists -- those who drive their enterprises' strategies and technology purchases. Powered by a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com/. About IDG InfoWorld is a division of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net, which comprises more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC, provides global market intelligence and advice through 51 offices in 43 countries worldwide. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com/ . About Lancaster General Located in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster General is a non-profit hospital and healthcare system with a reputation for excellence. The winner of numerous national and local awards, including Magnet designation from the American Nurses Association, Lancaster General's mission is to enhance the health of Lancaster County (PA) residents. For more information, please visit http://www.lancastergeneral.org/. NOTE: NetScreen, Neoteris, Neoteris Access Series and Neoteris Meeting Series, and the NetScreen logo are trademarks of NetScreen Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: NetScreeen Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: John Lines, Community Relations Director for Lancaster General, +1-717-544-5054, or Web site: http://www.lancastergeneral.org/ Web site: http://www.netscreen.com/

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