Check Point Software and Ramp Networks Partner to Deliver Secure Broadband Internet Access
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Jointly Developed Products Extend Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture For Small to Medium Businesses Using Ramp's DSL Platforms SANTA CLARA and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 17, 2000 – – Ramp Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAMP), a leading provider of next-generation Internet services platforms for the small office, "The Intelligent Edge," and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, announced today a partnership to jointly develop a wide range of best-of-breed, secure broadband Internet access products. The integration of Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 security software with Ramp's DSL Internet access solutions will result in industry-leading broadband security solutions, enabling secure business-to-business commerce for small to medium businesses, enterprise remote offices, and telcos/service providers. "We have seen an explosive growth in DSL connections to the Internet and anticipate the number of DSL subscribers to grow from 100,000 in 1999 to over 9.5 million in 2004," said Matt Davis, senior analyst at the Yankee Group. "Internet access and security management will become required elements of the small and medium sized business managed service portfolio. Ramp and Check Point are in an excellent position in this emerging arena." "This relationship with Check Point is a strategic step towards expanding our Broadband presence in the service provider and enterprise remote office space," said Mahesh Veerina, president and CEO of Ramp Networks. "By integrating the best-in-class security and VPN solutions with our DSL, we are empowering the small and medium businesses to participate in the exploding business-to-business Internet economy." "The explosive growth of always on, always vulnerable broadband connections has created a must-have need for security," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development and product management for Check Point Software Technologies. "Our partnership with Ramp Networks provides customers with a broad range of integrated solutions for secure broadband Internet access." "As a leading service provider, Telenisus continually looks for ways we can add value and functionality to our market-leading secure and reliable e-business services," said Chris Fulton, director of product marketing for Telenisus Corporation. "We believe the broadband Internet access solutions promised by the Check Point and Ramp partnership will help us meet the evolving needs of mid-size businesses who require the best in security and reliability." "As a premier systems integrator, we've seen a surge in demand for broadband Internet access and security products from our small business and branch office customers," said James Kernan, vice president of Sales of Technology Integration Group. "This alliance between Ramp and Check Point is the right target for today's Internet driven environment. TIG is excited that two strong channel companies are bringing cost effective, broadband security products to the market." The joint Check Point/Ramp solutions are designed to deliver integrated VPN/firewall capabilities on xDSL and Ethernet platforms. The products will incorporate Check Point's Stateful Inspection technology, the acknowledged standard for enterprise Internet security. The Check Point/Ramp products will work with Check Point's award-winning security management solutions, allowing them to be managed centrally within an enterprise, as a managed service through telcos/service providers, and/or locally by small to medium offices. Product availability is targeted for the 3rd quarter of this year. With the jointly developed and marketed products, Check Point and Ramp will deliver the industry's most comprehensive secure broadband Internet access solutions for small/medium businesses, enterprise remote offices and telcos/service providers.
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 Ramp Networks Ramp Networks is a leading provider of next-generation Internet services platforms for the small office. The award-winning WebRamp family is an intelligent and highly-integrated access platform that enables Internet based business-to-business and business-to-consumer applications and managed services to the customer "edge" of the network. The WebRamp Intelligent Edge is a strategic component in the transition of the current network infrastructure to Next Generation IP Networks, allowing software and services to be easily delivered to the small office and branch office and managed centrally by carriers and service providers. The WebRamp family is available for ADSL, SDSL, IDSL, G.Lite, analog, ISDN, cable, and managed services including VoDSL, IP fax and security. Products are available through Internet service providers, local exchange carrier partners and through Ramp's extensive VAR channel. Ramp Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with sales locations throughout the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.rampnet.com or contact us at 888/726-7638 or fax 408/988-6363.
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