22 Aug 2016

Belden Offers Secure Remote Access for Industrial Networks

New Hirschmann Combined Hardware and Software Solution Can Be Installed with Minimal IT Knowledge, Enables Secure and Remote Network Control

St. Louis, Missouri - August 22, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, now offers a simple and secure way to provide remote network access, programming and diagnostics with the new Hirschmann Secure Remote Access Solution. This combined hardware and software system helps companies leverage the increased connection of devices brought on by the Industrial Internet of Things. The Secure Remote Access Solution is a partnership between Belden and Secomea.

The Secure Remote Access Solution allows customers to remotely access their sites in order to troubleshoot and fix problems. At the core of the Secure Remote Access Solution is Secomea’s GateManager, a cloud service which enables customers to connect their operator stations to their remote devices. LinkManager software running on PCs or mobile devices connects operator stations to the cloud. SiteManager software running on PCs or the Hirschmann GECKO connects the remote devices to the cloud.

“The Secure Remote Access Solution provides a protected cloud system that can be set up with minimal assistance,” said Mark Cooksley, product manager. “Permanent IP addresses are not required, and there is no need to reconfigure firewalls. This enables secure access for remote programming and diagnostics without disrupting existing systems.”

“Hirschmann has a strong reputation for delivering products with unique security features, and since Secomea recently passed a major security audit performed by an independent security organization in Germany, we see a perfect match between our organizations,” said Michael Ferdinandsen, CEO of Secomea.

The simple set-up, ease of use and secure technology make the Secure Remote Access Solution ideal for the machine building, automotive and food and beverage industries, which often need remote access to plants and machinery around the world. Remote access reduces the need for travel and allows staff to work more efficiently by handling multiple systems simultaneously.

For more information about the Secure Remote Access Solution, visit www.hirschmann.com/en/Hirschmann_Produkte/Industrial_Ethernet/Hirschmann_Secure_Remote_Access_Solution/index.phtml.

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Notes for editors

As an early innovator in industrial Ethernet, Belden knows industrial IT and delivers the next generation of industrial networking solutions, including wired, wireless and embedded products. With its global brands – Hirschmann, GarrettCom and Tofino Security – Belden helps companies minimize downtime and take advantage of the real-time data access and control made possible by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Through a seamless, secure and scalable industrial Ethernet infrastructure, companies are equipped to revolutionize their operations and achieve improved efficiency, productivity and agility. Visit www.belden.com/products/industrialnetworking/index.cfm to learn more.

About Secomea

Secomea A/S is a privately owned company and one of the leading providers of remote access solutions for the automation and machine industry. Over the years, Secomea has built a strong line of Firewall/VPN and Remote Access to Industrial Equipment solutions with emphasis on making the solutions easy to install, setup and use – especially for non IT-literate people. This is implied in the company name; Secomea is an abbreviation of “Secure communication made easy.”

About Belden

Belden Inc., a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today's applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Twitter: @BeldenInc.

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