UB Networks to Distribute Check Point's FireWall-1

UB Networks Extends Electronic Commerce Offerings by Providing Internet Security With FireWall-1 Version 2.0

Santa Clara, CA —

Check Point Software Technologies, Inc., the market leader in Internet security software products, and UB Networks, a leading global supplier of network hardware an d software products, today announced that they have signed an agreement under which UB Networks will sell and support Check Point's FireWall-1 product. Including FireWall-1 in its advanced suite of products will enable UB Networks to deliver secure electronic commerce solutions to clients that are incorporating or enhancing their Internet services.

"With the encryption services, authentication and IP address translation features in FireWall-1 2.0, Check Point has clearly demonstrated leadership in the firewall market," said Tim Wild, vice president of Interactive Initiatives for UB Networks. "Including FireWall-1 into our family of enterprise networking products allows us to provide industrial strength capabilities for corporations that wish to do business over the Internet."

In response to the growing market for electronic commerce, UB Networks established an Interactive Initiatives business unit dedicated to providing turnkey solutions to manage communications across corporate networks. UB's expert integration team provides security consulting.

Through the terms of the agreement, UB Networks will incorporate Check Point's FireWall-1 into its product offerings to provide UB Networks' customers worldwide with a greater range of solutions to develop interactive commercial business opportunities.

"The agreement with UB Networks, a recognized leader in Internet solutions, will broaden our customer base, further establishing FireWall-1 as the industry standard for enterprise-wide network security," said Shlomo Kramer, director and co-founder of Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. "The expertise of the Interactive Initiatives division, combined with the proven security of FireWall-1, will provide a comprehensive Internet strategy to companies looking to make business on the Internet a reality."

Pricing and Availability
FireWall-1, version 2.0 is immediately available through UB Networks and UB Networks' resellers. The base system price is $4,990 for small networks (up to 50 nodes), $9,990 for mid-size networks (50 to 250 nodes) and $18,900 for larger networks. The FireWall-1 encryption capability is sold as a separate module and is priced at $2,990. Check Point's FireWall-1 2.0 Network Security Center, which adds router security management capabilities for FireWall-1, sells for $39,900. Large volume customers may purchase additional inspection modules for internal compartmentalization security at percentage discounts.About FireWall-1

FireWall-1 protects an organization's internal network with full, transparent connectivity to the Internet. The product's patent-pending, Stateful Multi-Layer Inspection (SMLI) technology significantly enhances network security over other firewall solutions, such as packet filters and application gateways, by verifying data packets at all communication layers .Network security is further enhanced by FireWall-1's encryption, client authentication, and IP address translation features.

FireWall-1 overcomes the limitations of other firewall approaches by supporting all Internet protocols, services and applications. In addition, FireWall-1 includes a scripting language that allows applications such as database queries and multimedia applications to be customized for the firewall.This flexibility, combined with its GUI-based rules editor automates the task of establishing the parameters of an organization's network security policy. FireWall-1 allows the customized network security policy to be created, monitored, and maintained from a single workstation.

About UB Networks
UB Networks is a leading global supplier of network hardware and software products, and is a pioneer in the area of distributed network management solutions. The company offers a full line of enterprise wide networking products including the Geo family of enterprise, workgroup and ATM products. The company also provides a range of integration services including consulting, training and technical advice to build and support networks worldwide. UB Networks' Interactive Initiatives business unit targets opportunities in the business and consumer markets as they migrate towards networking and electronic commerce. The company is ISO 9001 certified and employs 1100 people in over 50 locations around the world. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, UB Networks is a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Tandem Computers (NYSE:TDM). For more information about UB Networks, please call 800/777-4LAN.About Check Point Software

Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. is the world's leading vendor of Internet security software solutions. With thousands of installations in small to Fortune 100-sized companies worldwide, the award-winning Check Point FireWall-1 has emerged as the standard for enterprise-wide network security. Check Point's products are sold and supported through distributors, resellers and Internet service providers worldwide. The company is privately held with U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, Calif., and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For more information call (800) 429-4391, e-mail: info@checkpoint.com or visit Check Point on the WWW at http://www.checkpoint.com.

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