FAQ
Q: Does SafeMove support seamless handover between different networks?
A: Yes, this is one of the fundamentals of SafeMove. SafeMove optimizes network usage by selecting the best network available.
Q: Is SafeMove standards-based and what do I benefit from that?
A: Yes, SafeMove is based on open, international standards such as IPsec, IKE and Mobile IP protocols and X.509v3 certificates.
Being standards-based means:
- You are not alone with your protocol!
Industry backs the standards and it is researched thoroughly e.g. for security.
- Your system is future proof!
Deploy new devices as you need. They always support standard protocols first.
- Protects your investment!
Architecture remains, even if component changes. Single infrastructure serves whole host of devices.
Q: What networks can I use with SafeMove securely?
A: Basically any IP network like xDSL, LAN, WLAN, GPRS, 3G, WiMAX, Satellite, TETRA, CDMA2000 variants, IPWireless... can be used for securely accessing intranet and/or Internet services.
Q: What makes SafeMove different from a traditional IPsec VPN?
A: Unlike traditional IPsec and SSL VPNs designed for static environment, SafeMove is designed for wireless environment dealing well with network outages, roaming and mobile usage in general.
Q: I am fed up with constant wireless network interruptions and coverage gaps. Can SafeMove help?
A: Yes, SafeMove hides the consequences of network interruptions and outages and makes them transparent by seamlessly reconnecting or making a handover to a stable network.
Q: How can I reduce my international roaming costs with SafeMove?
A: SafeMove for Nokia Smartphones enables seamless roaming between cellular and Wi-Fi networks choosing automatically Wi-Fi network if available, eg. in multi-national company's own offices. In addition to that, SafeMove can be set to disallow utilization of GPRS-networks abroad compeletely, which motivates mobile workers to seek WiFi networks and expenses can be restrained. Read more: http://www.birdstep.com/launch/Reduce-your-international-roaming-fees/
Q: Can SafeMove be managed as a service?
A: Yes, SafeMove supports service provider model.
Q: Does SafeMove scale up to 10000 users?
A: Yes, SafeMove has ready-made best practices and recommendations for serving user amounts like 500, 1000, 5000, 10000+.
Q: Does SafeMove have any 3rd party security approvals?
A: Yes, SafeMove uses FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic library*
Q: Does SafeMove support clientless connectivity?
A: No. SafeMove is a client-server solution.
(*F-Secure Cryptographic Library, FSCLM, Copyright © F-Secure Corporation 2000-2006, www.f-secure.com)
