Crossbeam Systems Announces Immediate Support for Check Point's Unified Threat Management Solution
May 09 2006 - 10:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Check Point VPN-1 UTM on Crossbeam Available Immediately Worldwide
CONCORD, Mass., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossbeam Systems(R), Inc.,
the leader in unified threat management (UTM) for the world's
largest networks, today announced its immediate support for Check
Point(R) Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) latest UTM
offering, VPN-1(R) UTM. Check Point's VPN-1 UTM solution is
available worldwide in a bundled solution running on Crossbeam's
C-Series UTM platforms. Crossbeam's C-Series UTM platforms are
optimized for Check Point's VPN-1 UTM and VPN-1 Power (R) product
lines, delivering unrivaled Check Point price performance for
enterprises around the globe. "As the leader in high-end unified
threat management, Crossbeam has recognized that UTM doesn't mean
one size fits all," said Ken Fitzpatrick, CMO of Check Point
Software Technologies. "The enterprise environment demands a very
high performance solution that is also simple, scalable and
customizable to specific and sometimes changing needs. The
combination of Check Point's VPN-1 UTM solution with Crossbeam's
X-Series and C-Series UTM platforms delivers on the promise of a
simplified and manageable network security." "Market demand clearly
indicates that enterprise and service provider organizations have
recognized that UTM is the future of network security. As a
security industry leader, Check Point's introduction of VPN-1 UTM
further validates this space," said Peter George, president and CEO
of Crossbeam Systems. "Crossbeam, the IDC-recognized leader in UTM,
supports Check Point's offering today. Check Point on Crossbeam
customers can now experience another best-of-breed Check Point
application running at its peak performance on our C-Series UTM
platforms." Crossbeam Systems: A New Kind of UTM Platform Crossbeam
C-Series platforms are purpose-built for security and performance
demands in UTM perimeter and LAN infrastructures that require the
combined operation of firewall, intrusion protection, and content
filtering. The C-Series also features: * High port density and a
rich array of routing and failover options to ensure complete
network interoperability. * Strong security features such as
StreamProtect, built-in fail-open, and Virtual Tap enabling robust
threat defense while under attack as well as full pre- and
post-firewall intrusion protection. * High speed packet processing
and CPU optimization to accelerate message scanning and Spyware
protection, all in 1U rack mounted appliance form factors.
Availability Check Point UTM on Crossbeam is available immediately
from authorized resellers across the globe. About Crossbeam Systems
Crossbeam Systems secures the world's largest networks with its
pioneering best-of-breed Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions.
The company has tailored security solutions for global
corporations, carrier networks and small to medium-sized
enterprises. Founded in early 2000 and led by senior executives
from Bay Networks, Cisco, Nortel/Wellfleet and Alcatel, Crossbeam
is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, USA, and has offices in
Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is backed by top-tier
investors, including Focus Ventures, Tudor Ventures, Matrix
Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital
Venture Partners, Intel Capital and Charles River Ventures. More
information is available at http://www.crossbeamsystems.com/.
Crossbeam Systems and Crossbeam are registered trademarks of
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. All other company, product or service names
not owned by Crossbeam mentioned in this press release are the
property of their respective owners. Contact: Throop Wilder Brian
Greehan Crossbeam Systems Davies Murphy Group (978) 318-7524 (781)
418-2414 http://www.crossbeamsystems.com/
http://www.daviesmurphy.com/ DATASOURCE: Crossbeam Systems CONTACT:
Throop Wilder of Crossbeam Systems, +1-978-318-7524, ; or Brian
Greehan of Davies Murphy Group, +1-781-418-2414, Web site:
http://www.crossbeamsystems.com/
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