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iPlanet takes off

Sun launched its iPlanet software which allows users access to firewall-protected networks from anywhere, via a Java-enabled browser. The remote user appears to be working. It is said to create a virtual workspace identical to the user's office environment. Mark Tolliver, general manager for the Sun-Netscape alliance, said iPlanet offers more flexibility than rival products, and provides the same security as a virtual private network (VPN).

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