Leading Clothing Manufacturer Uses Check Point VPN-1 To Expand Global Communications And Reduce Costs
| Bernard
Chaus, Inc. reduces annual networking costs by more than $100,000
connecting international offices and employees
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 27, 2002 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Bernard Chaus, Inc., a leading international clothing manufacturer, has successfully implemented Check Point's market-leading VPN-1® Pro™ integrated VPN/firewall solution to expand global communications, increase employee productivity and achieve a significant return on investment (ROI). Bernard Chaus, Inc., designs, sources and markets an extensive range of women's career and casual sportswear. The firm's 300 employees operate from its headquarters in New York and international offices in Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. Bernard Chaus is leveraging the Internet and Check Point VPN solutions to cost-effectively connect its offices and employees, replacing a frame relay based communication network, accelerating communication speeds and saving more than $100,000 a year. With Check Point's VPN-1 Pro and VPN-1® SecuRemote™/SecureClient™ software, designers around the world are now able to share designs, business communications and other confidential information electronically in an efficient, cost-effective and secure manner. "My goal was to provide secure access to company data, minimize lead time and move designs more quickly into production. In our competitive business, even a loss of a day or two in the design and manufacturing process can turn into a significant monetary loss," said Ed Eskew, vice president of Information Technology, for Bernard Chaus, Inc. "We found our solution with VPN-1 Pro. Check Point's technology is now part of the fabric of our company, and my comfort level has been elevated far beyond what was needed to convince me to choose Check Point." "We are pleased to see our customer, Bernard Chaus, Inc., successfully implement our market-leading VPN solutions to help them remain competitive in the dynamic fashion industry," said Carol Stone, vice president of marketing for Check Point Software Technologies. "Not only has the company saved a significant amount of money, but they can be assured that their business-critical designs and other data are truly secure." About Bernard Chaus, Inc. Bernard Chaus, Inc., designs, sources and markets an extensive range of women's career and casual sportswear, principally under the Josephine Chaus Collection, Josephine Chaus Studio, Josephine Chaus Essentials and Josephine Chaus Sport trademarks. The Company's products are sold nationwide through department store chains, specialty retailers and other outlets. Further information can be found at www.BernardChaus.com. About
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