Hendrick Motorsports Deploys Sniffer(R) Solutions From Network Associates(R)
Leading Racing Organization and NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Implements Network Associates' Network Protection Solutions Across Its Gigabit and Wireless Infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 30 -- Network Associates(R) today announced that Hendrick Motorsports, a leading racing organization, multiple NASCAR Winston Cup champion, and car owner for the teams of Jeff Gordon, Terry Labonte, Jimmie Johnson and Joe Nemechek, selected Sniffer(R) Technologies solutions to protect its gigabit and wireless networks. Through the deployment of Sniffer Distributed, Sniffer Portable and Sniffer Wireless solutions, Hendrick Motorsports now experiences higher network availability, performance and security within its wired and wireless infrastructure, which is critical for reliable communication and business operations across its organization, 24x7. This deployment reflects revenue that was recognized by Network Associates in the fourth quarter of 2002 and first quarter of 2003.
"Hendrick depends on high network availability and security in order to ensure reliable network communication and business operations that are very critical for the success of our organization," said Chris Newsome, IT director at Hendrick Motorsports. "Hendrick Motorsports selected the Sniffer Technologies solutions because we needed best-of-breed solutions that allow us to keep our networks up and running around the clock."
Hendrick Motorsports deployed Sniffer Distributed and Sniffer Portable solutions to manage its gigabit network. Over 200 employees within various key departments at the Hendrick Motorsports campus in North Carolina rely on the company's network accessibility every day to conduct their communication and operations. These departments -- which include engineering, information technology, marketing/licensing, parts warehouse, shipping, and show cars -- depend on network availability for immediate access to test data and statistics, up-to-date race information, engine and chassis data, and email/Internet communication that are all key to business productivity. To manage and maintain its network, Hendrick Motorsports uses Sniffer Distributed and Sniffer Portable solutions to help identify the root-cause of network problems or slowdowns, and determine a resolution to potential issues before they propagate and impact the performance of their network.
Hendrick Motorsports deployed Sniffer Wireless to help ensure reliable and secure wireless LAN communication on site, prior and during race events. Hendrick Motorsports' engineers rely on Sniffer Wireless to safeguard confidential data accessed or transmitted through mobile devices for measuring engine and performance statistics during these major events. With Sniffer Wireless, Hendrick Motorsports can detect rogue users on the wireless network and pinpoint the cause of network slowdowns or downtime that can impact network communication.
"Network Associates is dedicated to providing Hendrick Motorsports with superior network protection solutions to ensure that their business operations happen uninterrupted and securely," said Ray Smets, president of Sniffer Technologies. "Today's announcement is a proof point of our ongoing commitment to protect the networks of our customers within any industry, so that they are successful within their own competitive landscape."
Sniffer Technologies, a division of Network Associates, is a leading provider of network, security, and application management solutions designed to ensure optimal business uptime and availability. Supporting the widest range of network topologies in the industry, Sniffer Technologies' integrated product suite enables enterprises, small to medium businesses, and service providers worldwide effectively maintain their networks and applications up and running at peak performance, 24x7. As one of the most trusted providers of monitoring, troubleshooting, and network visualization solutions, Sniffer Technologies' solution set is designed to meet the demanding availability and security requirements of organizations' Web sites; Internet applications; converged voice, video, and data networks; wireless local area networks (LANs); and high speed switched and optical networks. For more information, Sniffer Technologies can be reached on the Internet at http://www.sniffer.com/.
About Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports started as a one-car race team in 1984 and has grown into a Multi-car operation with drivers Jeff Gordon, Terry Labonte, Joe Nemechek, Jimmie Johnson, Brian Vickers and Kyle Bush. In their 19 year history, Hendrick has won over one hundred NASCAR Winston Cup points events and has claimed eight NASCAR championships, with four consecutive NASCAR Winston Cup titles between 1995 and 1998, as well as 2001 and earning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series crown in 1997, 1999, and 2001. A sophisticated racing complex in Charlotte, NC., provides Hendrick Motorsports facilities to design, test and manufacture its own cars and engines for all if its teams.
About Network Associates
With headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., Network Associates, Inc. is a leading supplier of network security and availability solutions. Network Associates is comprised of three product groups: McAfee(R) Security, delivering world-class anti-virus and security products; Sniffer(R) Technologies, a leader in network availability and system security; and Magic Solutions(R) a leader in innovative service management solutions. For more information, Network Associates can be reached at 972-963-8000 or on the Internet at http://www.networkassociates.com/ .
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