HOUSTON and Redwood City, CA, April 11, 2001 - Compaq
Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) and Check Point Software
Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) today announced the availability
of a turn-key Linux-based security solution for medium to
large-sized enterprises and service providers in North America.
The jointly developed "Compaq/Check Point SolutionPaq" is
a "Secured by Check PointT Appliance" integrating industry-leading
Compaq ProLiantT servers with Check Point's market-leading
VPN-1T/FireWall-1 software and enabled with firewall high
availability software from Rainfinity. The platform is optimized
for security applications, running on a hardened Red Hat Linux
operating system with all software pre-installed, pre-configured,
tested and OPSEC-certified to ensure 'out-of-the-box' deployment
as a single, fully integrated product from Compaq and Check
Point.
"This is a first in many ways," said David Parsons, Vice-President
e-Business Solutions & Alliances for Compaq North America.
"It's the first high-availability, Enterprise class VPN/firewall
solution based on a Linux server, the first of its kind with
optional integrated load balancing, the first backed by the
Compaq Global Services support network, and especially the
first to combine the strengths of market-leading Compaq ProLiant
servers and Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 brand. This SolutionPaq
may also be re-deployed as an industry-standard server, should
the customer's needs change. We are looking forward to proving
how Compaq's innovative infrastructure and access products
and services can be easily integrated with network security
solutions, simplifying the integration of the solution component
stack and making them more readily accessible to leading IT
professionals."
Through the Compaq/Check Point SolutionPaq, Compaq and Check
Point further strengthen the leadership of Check Point's OPSEC
platform and SVN architecture.
"We are pleased to expand our long-standing relationship with
Compaq through this 'Secured by Check PointT Appliance',"
said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development
and product management for Check Point Software Technologies.
"Compaq ProLiant platforms combined with Check Point's market-leading
VPN-1/FireWall-1 software provide customers with 'best-of-breed'
security solutions for enterprise and service provider deployments."
"It will be a great benefit to offer our customers a network
security solution based on the well recognized networking
brands of Compaq and Check Point," said Rick Chenard, president
of Minnesota-based Midwest Systems, Inc., a Compaq and Check
Point Premiere reseller with consulting and integration expertise
in secure networking solutions. "They are names our customers
know and trust. It will be a further benefit to execute efficient
multi-device deployments with tools that have a pre-hardened
OS, pre-loaded software, and pre-configured hardware - basically,
tools ready to rack and run."
As the first in a family of SolutionPaqs to be offered by
Compaq, the Compaq/Check Point SolutionPaq will be available
initially on Compaq ProLiant ML330 and DL320 servers, which
feature pedestal and space-saving 1U rack-mount profiles,
running on a security-hardened version of the Red Hat Linux
operating system. These SolutionPaqs will also be the first
to include firewall high availability with Rainfinity's RainWall-S
software, for seamless connectivity in high volume, high security
environments. Compaq Global Services will provide 7/24 telephone
support and next-day service, offering optional installation
and enhanced support services. The Compaq/Check Point SolutionPaq
will be available in May as a single part number to resellers
through Ingram Micro and through Compaq DirectPlus, with end-user
prices beginning at approximately $5,500 for the complete
bundle of hardware, software and services. Product details
are available at
www.compaq.com/security, and phone inquiries are welcome
at (800) 345-1518.
With the release of the Compaq/Check Point SolutionPaq, Compaq
extends its offerings in Internet security to customers looking
for a hardware-based implementation. "Compaq is pleased to
be in the unique position of offering Internet security solutions
for our customers seeking either application-based or pre-installed,
pre-configured solutions," Compaq's Parsons said.
Web Conference: 8 AM Pacific Time, Wednesday, April 11,
2001
To join the web conference for announcement of the Compaq
/ Check Point SolutionPaq, attendees will need a phone line
for audio and an Internet connection for the supporting visual
presentation. Connection information is as follows:
Internet:
http://www.presentationselect.com/compaq/041001/join.asp
Telephone: 212-231-6027
Please plan to join the call a little before 8 AM Pacific
Time, as there will be a brief sign-in and familiarization
with the web conference tool.
About Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company,
is a leading global provider of technology and solutions.
Compaq designs, develops, manufactures, and markets hardware,
software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading
enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical
solutions, and communications products, commercial desktop
and portable products, and consumer PCs that are sold in more
than 200 countries. www.compaq.com.
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 270 leading industry partners. Check Point
solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of
over 1500 certified 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.
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companies. This press release may contain forward-looking
statements based on current expectations that involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially include:
component shortages, delays in the implementation of changes
in delivery models, increased competitive environment and
pricing pressures, delays in product rollout schedules, slow
acceptance for new form factors, employee retention, disruptions
related to restructuring actions, the financial condition
of resellers, delays in new systems implementation, operational
inefficiencies related to sales cycles, equity investment
volatility, and emerging market political or economic instability.
Further information on the factors that could affect Compaq's
financial results is included in Compaq's Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report
on Form 10-K and the latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q. |
