Cabletron Offers Best-of-Breed Enterprise Security Solution
August 10, 1998 08:07 AM
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ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1998--
Computer Networking Leader Partners with Nokia IP and Check Point Software to Deliver Secure Internet Connectivity
Cabletron Systems CS announced today the immediate availability of a comprehensive package of industry-leading Internet security solutions for enterprise customers. Through a partnership with Nokia IP and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. CHKPF , Cabletron will provide its customers with the Nokia IP440 Integrated Router/Firewall -- the newest member of the Nokia IP400 security product family that combines Nokia's robust IP routing software and hardware with the Check Point(TM) FireWall-1(R) enterprise security suite from Check Point Software, the industry's enterprise security market and technology leader. The Nokia IP440 solution allows Cabletron customers to maintain the swift and constant flow of information throughout a secure enterprise, preventing unauthorized access to corporate intranets and extranets. Users will receive market leading routing and security at a tremendous value:
--The Nokia IP440 is the only solution that seamlessly integrates VPN (virtual private network) technologies, dynamic IP routing, access control user authentication and accounting within one platform
--The Nokia IP440 operates at a greater level of performance while at a lower price than any solution in the industry
--The Nokia IP440 is the only platform that supports the entire Check Point FireWall-1 enterprise security suite
"Cabletron is pleased to add Nokia and Check Point's leading edge security package to its complete line of enterprise switch offerings," said Mike Skubisz, vice president of product marketing. "Customers can now implement and enforce a single, comprehensive security policy while reaping the benefits of Cabletron's high performance, feature-rich, cost-effective network solutions." "Our customers consider the Nokia IP440 Integrated Router/Firewall solution as a critical means for ensuring overall network integrity and resource access security," said Brian NeSmith, vice president and general manager at Nokia IP. "We look forward to providing Cabletron clients with the same peace of mind."
The new Nokia IP440 features:
--High performance routing on up to 16 physical interfaces, as well as industry standard IP routing protocols (including OSPF, BGP and IGRP)
--Nearly 100Mbps of FireWall-1 throughput and price/performance that is the best in its class
--Support for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, T-1, Frame Relay, PPP, FDDI and ATM (OC-3)
--Integrated VPN support (including DES) for the most demanding remote access security applications
--High-availability for resilient and secure Internet access
--Full support for the award-winning FireWall-1 application suite
--Comprehensive, coordinated management of enterprise-wide security policies
Shipping immediately, the Nokia IP440 Integrated Router/Firewall pricing begins at $25,995 including unlimited FireWall-1 user license with VPN support and one year technical support. Check Point FireWall-1 is an enterprise security suite which combines Internet, intranet/extranet and remote user access control with authentication, encryption, network address translation (NAT) and content screening services to deliver an integrated solution that scales to meet the demands organizations large and small. FireWall-1 provides organizations with the ability to define a single, integrated security policy that can be distributed across multiple firewall gateways and managed remotely from anywhere on the enterprise network.
About Nokia
Nokia is a broad-scope communications company supplying mobile phones, mobile and fixed telecommunications networks, wireless data communications solutions, multimedia terminals and computer monitors. Nokia IP, the Internet routing division of Nokia, designs high performance secure enterprise networking products. In 1997, Nokia's net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion ($9.8 billion). With headquarters in Finland, Nokia is listed on the NYSE (NOK.A), has sales in 130 countries and employs more than 41,000 people worldwide. Visit Nokia at www.nokia.com and www.iprg.nokia.com
About Check Point
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of policy-based management solutions for IP networks. Through its Secure Enterprise Connectivity strategy, the company is dedicated to enabling secure, reliable, and manageable business communications. The company's products include the world's leading enterprise security suite, FireWall-1, the industry's leading VPN family of solutions, VPN-1, and the industry's premier bandwidth management solution, FloodGate-1. The company has US headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For product information, please call 800/429-4391 or 650/628-2000 or visit their web site at checkpoint.com
About Cabletron
Cabletron Systems, a recognized leader in high-performance computer networking products, provides dependable network access and communications to millions of people throughout the world under its Smart Networking architecture. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost-effective business solutions for the information age. Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at cabletron.com
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