IBM TO OEM CHECK POINT FIREWALL-1
Market-leading Network Security Solution Now Available on IBM RS/6000 Platform REDWOOD CITY, CA -- April 30, 1997 -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKPF), a leader in network security software, today announced that IBM will OEM its new Check PointTM FireWall-1TM for AIX enterprise security software suite, also announced today. FireWall-1 for AIX will be available from IBM for its RS/6000TM server family. The addition of FireWall-1 for AIX makes Check Point the only network security software vendor to support all major commercial server platforms, including Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows NT and IBM AIX-based systems. Check Point and IBM will be demonstrating the new FireWall-1 for AIX on an RS/6000 server in the Check Point booth (#111 North Hall) at NetWorld + Interop Las Vegas May 6th through 8th. FireWall-1 will be available from IBM and its authorized resellers in the third quarter of 1997 as a stand-alone software product or as part of an RS/6000 Internet POWERsolutionTM . FireWall-1 for AIX will also be available through Check Point authorized distributors and resellers. RS/6000 Internet POWERsolutions are ready-to-run Web server systems consisting of integrated factory-tested hardware and software that can be combined with service and support from IBM and IBM Business Partners to help customers establish a presence on the Web. "Check Point is an industry leader in the development of network security software," said Tim Dougherty, manager of network solutions marketing, IBM RS/6000 Division. "The rapid growth in the use of the Internet and intranets for daily corporate transactions and communications has created an increased concern for the safety of data from unwanted access. Network security products are essential components now for corporate networks and we are glad to be able to offer our customers Check Point's FireWall-1 for the RS/6000." "Check Point is pleased to provide our FireWall-1 enterprise security solution to IBM's worldwide distribution channel," said Deborah Triant, president and CEO of Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. "FireWall-1 for AIX enables key IBM customers, such as those in banking and finance, to choose to have their networks protected by the industry's premier network security solution." The Check Point FireWall-1 enterprise security solution is a comprehensive application suite that integrates access control, authentication, encryption, network address translation, content security, auditing, and connection control. The suite is unified by Check Point's OPSECTM policy management framework, which provides integration and enterprise management for FireWall-1 and many third-party network security applications. About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leader in global network security software and inventor of the patented "Stateful Inspection" technology (U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668). According to a December 1996 report by the Yankee Group, the company's flagship product, Check Point FireWall-1, commanded 44% of the worldwide firewall market (in installed units) in the first half of 1996. FireWall-1 protects internal and external network communications for thousands of organizations of all sizes. Its products are sold worldwide through OEM partners, distributors, VARs, systems and network integrators and Internet Service Providers. The company has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For product information, please visit us at http://www.checkpoint.com, e-mail info@checkpoint.com, or call (800) 429-4391. ### 1997 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point, the Check Point logo, Check Point FireWall-1, FireWall-1, FireWall-1 SecuRemote, FireWall-First!, OPSEC and INSPECT are trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |