Layer 7 Technologies Brings Network Management and Application Security Together at Interop

Panel discusses new class of appliances that address the challenges of new monitoring, management, security, and governance requirements.

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -- Layer 7 Technologies, a leader in XML appliances for Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web 2.0, today announced it will be participating in a panel discussion on how to manage increasing XML traffic at Interop on May 22nd. As more Service Oriented Architecture and Web Services strategies are deployed, organizations are faced with the challenge of addressing changing network and application management requirements. Should organizations focus on network security or securing individual applications?

Toufic Boubez, Chief Technology Officer at Layer 7, along with Jim Metzler, Metzler & Associates, Chris Haddad, Burton Group, and Nick Suizo, Extreme Networks, will examine how organizations can easily manage XML traffic by bringing the two strategies together.

When: May 22nd, 2007
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Session: XML Gateways: Addressing the Security and Performance Impact of XML on the Network
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas

For more information, or to arrange a meeting with Layer 7 Technologies, please contact Cerys Goodall at e-mail protected from spam bots or 613-688-1184.

About Interop
For 22 years, Interop(R), part of the CMP Technology family of global brands, has helped IT and business decision-makers bring together the key components of a solid information strategy to drive efficiency and competitive advantage for their organizations. As business continues to drive the adoption of technology, and the converged network is creating new advantages, an emerging "IP for business" philosophy has woven itself into the fabric of business process applications that will be on display at Interop 2007 global events. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet and InteropLabs programs, Interop(R) provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. 2007 Interop events include Interop Las Vegas, May 20-25, Mandalay Bay Convention Center; Interop Moscow, May 30-31, Forum Hall; Interop Tokyo, June 11-15, Mukahari Messe; Interop New York, October 22-26, Javits Convention Center; and Interop Berlin, November 6-8, Fairground Berlin. For more information about these events, visit http://www.interop.com/.

About Layer 7 Technologies
Layer 7 Technologies is a leading provider of XML security and networking infrastructure for next generation service oriented and Web oriented integrations. The SecureSpan family of XML appliances and gateway software address the security, complexity, performance and networking issues associated with deploying and maintaining production Web services. To learn more please visit www.layer7tech.com.

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Gary E. Smith
SOA Security Architect - Securing SOA in a Connected World