InFlow Chooses Check Point's SiteManager-1 for Managed Security Service Offering
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Inflow's SecureFlowTM Solutions to Address Security Needs of Small to Medium Size Business REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 20, 2000 – Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet and InFlow, Inc., a provider of complex Web hosting and Internet services for e-commerce companies, today announced that Inflow has chosen Check Point SiteManager-1 to offer managed security services to the small – to – medium size business market. Inflow's new managed security offering, SecureFlow™, is providing managed firewall services for such clients as Quris, Inc., an e-mail strategy consulting firm. "We chose Inflow to outsource our Internet security because they offered us a scalable and flexible solution," said John Funk, president and CEO, Quris. "Their SecureFlow™ product gave us the reassurance of going with a well-tested and reliable firewall solution." SiteManager-1 is based on Check Point's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture and allows Inflow to bring the economies of scale to the customer by providing a higher-end solution at a lower price point. "As businesses rely more and more on the Internet for their daily operations, the need for reliable, cost effective firewall solutions is critical. SecureFlow™ offers that solution," said Art Zeile, CEO, Inflow. "By providing sound, tested firewall solutions managed by Check Point's SiteManager-1, we give our clients the piece of mind that they demand." "Many small and medium size businesses don't have the resources necessary to manage security in-house," said Scott Steigerwald, vice president, global accounts, Check Point Software Technologies. "Outsourced managed firewall solutions, such as Inflow's SecureFlow™, provide small – to – medium sized businesses with strong security at a price point to meet their budget requirements." Since February 2000, Inflow has been maintaining the Internet security of its security-conscious clients with SecureFlow™. SecureFlow™ utilizes a unique architecture with built in availability monitoring technology and is available in a single firewall configuration as well as a redundant dual firewall configuration for those applications demanding 100% availability. 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 Nokia-manufactured Check Point VPN-1 security appliances. SiteManager-1 enables service providers and telcos to address the high-growth market for delivering managed Internet security to small and medium size businesses. About 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. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com. About Inflow Inflow is a provider of complex Web hosting and network management solutions to the small and medium-sized businesses seeking to cost-effectively outsource the management of their business-critical data and applications. Today, Inflow owns and operates seven Data Network Exchange (DNX) facilities nationwide: two in Denver, and one each in Minneapolis, Raleigh/Durham, San Diego, Austin and Atlanta. From these DNX facilities, Inflow provides a variety of network management and colocation services through a carrier neutral and multi-homed Internet solution. Inflow offers businesses a quick response to their need for a local, scalable back-end infrastructure that provides guaranteed uptime. For more information on Inflow, visit the company's Web site at www.Inflow.com or call 877-321-2464. ### 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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