United Way Turns to Network Engines' NS6300 Firewall to Protect Network Assets, Support Open Access to Affiliate Websites
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Tuesday November 30, 8:59 am ET
Non-Profit Agency Greatly Improves Security of Business Critical Applications and Lowers Operating Costs by Replacing Ineffective, Out-Dated Firewall
CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2004-- Network Engines, Inc. (NASDAQ: NENG), a leading OEM appliance partner for Microsoft security solutions today announced that United Way of Connecticut, an association for Connecticut's 24 independent United Way organizations, has deployed Network Engines' NS6300 firewall appliance to significantly enhance the security of its business critical applications and achieve secure global connectivity.
As a large non-profit agency, the backbone of the United Way is its informational assets. The ability to maintain open avenues to its member websites allowing visitors access to critical resources and volunteer opportunities without disruption is critical to the United Way operation. When United Way decided to upgrade its network infrastructure, one of the key areas that needed to be addressed was its deteriorating firewall, which was obstructing internet traffic and email. It was determined that an advanced firewall solution that provides the highest levels of application-layer security, while protecting its essential communications and networking applications from Internet security threats, was required. To that end the United Way turned to Network Engines' NS6300 firewall appliance.
"During the overhaul of our network infrastructure, we realized that our old firewall became far too costly to maintain for the level of protection and functionality that it was providing," said, Paul Zocco, VP of Information Systems, United Way of Connecticut. "When we evaluated the various solutions out there, we found that Network Engines' NS6300 firewall appliance mapped exactly to our needs as it delivers a comprehensive set of application security features while being simple to set up, manage and maintain."
The NS6300 firewall appliance took less than four hours to install, configure and test. The management team at United Way was so impressed with its first experience with the NS6300, that they immediately purchased a second system to increase the connectivity of its network to a partner site. The NS6300 firewall appliance is a compact and flexible solution delivers a comprehensive feature set including powerful application layer firewall capabilities to defend Microsoft server assets. The NS6300 firewall appliance is designed for easy integration in complex production IT environments, in particular networks deploying Microsoft business applications. The combination of specialized Microsoft application protection and ease-of-use makes the NS6300 firewall appliance the best in class appliance for providing maximum protection and connectivity to applications like MS Exchange.
"The United Way of Connecticut's day-to-day business relies on its IT infrastructure to provide secure, flexible and reliable access to mission critical Microsoft applications. The NS6300 firewall appliance, based on Microsoft ISA Server 2004, provides the highest level of protection for these assets," said John Amaral, CTO, Network Engines. "United Way, like so many enterprises, are looking for solutions and partners that help them meet their security goals quickly and effectively with the lowest ongoing cost of management. This deployment shows how Network Engines partnered with the United Way team to provide a results-driven solution that met their IT requirements." |
