Brisbane, QLD – 3 March 2025
When on the 28th of February 2025, Microsoft removed their VPN feature, from their Microsoft 365 applications, it left many corporate, enterprise, government, and defence customers without a secure networking option. The built-in VPN had been noted for its basic AES-style encryption and reliance on Windows Defender, features that some users had found lacking for high-security needs. The removal of this functionality comes as Microsoft also hikes its subscription fees, further affecting organisations that depend on its services.
In response to these developments, Everlast Networks, an Australian owned company, known for its innovative secure communications solutions, introduced a networking add-on designed to work with the full Microsoft suite for 365. Their solution provides users, who require urgent and robust security for their point-to-point communications, especially in high-stakes operational environments, a resolve now.
Everlast’s add-on establishes connections that are single-use, post-quantum keyed, and with all routes generated and managed entirely in memory. This approach provides an additional layer of security for organisations that need to protect sensitive data without the need for routing it through third-party servers.
By keeping data transmission strictly point-to-point, the Everlast 365 solution addresses the growing concerns over data integrity, ownership, and security in the wake of Microsoft’s recent changes.
Everlast Networks is open to expressions of interest from integrators, companies, and defence primes to embed this secure networking solution into existing systems. This initiative comes at a time when the demand for enhanced data protection is on the rise, particularly in sectors where secure communications are critical.
Industry observers note that as organisations grapple with the implications of Microsoft’s decision, innovative solutions like Everlast’s could play a key role in filling the emerging gap in secure networking options.
With increasing attention on post-quantum cryptography and the need for reliable encryption methods, this move by Everlast Networks signals a shift towards more specialised security measures in the enterprise, government, and defence sectors.
For further information on Everlast Networks’ new solution and details on how to participate in the ongoing integration efforts, visit www.everlastnetworks.com.au.
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