Requirements for a professional VPN solution can be often quite varied. It will, for example, often be required to integrate security and communication components from third party manufactures. In addition to technical compatibility, comprehensive functionality and ease of use are major issues. All VPN components have to be coordinated and harmonised. This is why NCP has entered into strategic partnerships with technology partners in the following areas: Authentication, PKI, data encryption on remote PCs, Single Sign On (SSO), support for ultra mobile equipment (PDAs, Smartphones etc.) and Mobile Connect Cards.