Check Point Software Gains Nearly Ten Percent Additional Market Share in the Worldwide Firewall Market
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IFInet Extends Its eBusiness Security Services to Small/Medium Businesses with Check Point Software's SiteManager-1 Milan, Italy, August 1, 2000 – Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that IFInet, a leading Internet Service Provider in Italy, has extended its eBusiness security services to include Check Point's SiteManager-1. Based on Check Point's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture, SiteManager-1 enables service providers and telcos to address the high-growth market for delivering managed Internet security and VPN services to small and medium-sized businesses. SiteManager-1 is a combination of a comprehensive, centralized management system, capable of scaling to manage thousands of customers at the provider network operations center, and integrated Check Point/Nokia VPN-1 Appliances. "As organizations move to online business models, remote security services for large enterprises take on strategic importance," said IFInet CEO Bruno Giacometti. "By outsourcing network security and VPN services through IFInet, companies are free to focus on their core business knowing their security systems are based on today's most advanced security solutions. Thanks to our agreement with Check Point Software Technologies, today IFInet can provide a managed security solution in real time for small to medium-sized businesses." "Security is an essential element in today's Internet-centric business environment regardless of a company's size," said Matteo Del Corno, country manager for Check Point Software Technologies Italia. "With SiteManager-1, IFInet will be able to deliver cost-effective managed security services to small and medium-sized businesses." About IFInet Founded in 1995, IFInet designs and develops complex networking and internetworking security architectures and implements eBusiness solutions based on leading-edge products. The distinguishing feature of the IFInet offer is the high technology content of its solutions and the special focus on customer support and management. IFInet is headquartered in Verona, Italy, and has offices in Milan. For further information visit http://www.ifinet.it. Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN secures business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, Intranets and extranets. Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 200 leading industry partners. Check Point Software's Italian subsidiary is based in Milan. For more information, please visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com. ### 2000 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Check Point, the Check Point logo, FireWall-1, FloodGate-1, INSPECT, IQ Engine, Meta IP, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Provider-1, User-to-Address Mapping, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Appliance, VPN-1 Certificate Manager, VPN-1 Gateway, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, Secure Virtual Network and ConnectControl are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668 and 5,835,726 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications. Internet Security Systems, RealSecure, and ePatrol are trademarks, and SAFEsuite a registered trademark of Internet Security Systems, Inc. and ISS Group, Inc. |
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