Enterprise-class
VPN/security with Breakthrough Ease-of-deployment Starting Under
$300
FREMONT,
Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - April 10, 2002 - Celestix Networks,
Inc., the premier developer of ready-to-deploy server appliance
solutions, today introduced the Celestix Orion Security Appliance
for small businesses, home/branch offices, telecommuters, and
consumers. Orion is pre-licensed with security software developed
by SofaWare Technologies, a Check Point affiliated company,
and based on Check Point(TM) Software Technologies' (Nasdaq:CHKP
- news) market-leading VPN-1®/FireWall-1® software.
The Celestix Orion provides world-class security and extraordinary
ease-of-use at a breakthrough price point.
Within
5 minutes, even non-technical users can have their entire network
secured by a robust VPN and firewall controlled by an intuitive
Web interface. Orion protects the privacy of personal data,
supports email anti-virus capabilities, and ensures the integrity
of the PC. Objectionable content can be filtered, viruses blocked,
and optional parental controls enabled to ensure that the Internet
is a safer environment for children.
"The
Celestix Orion changes the entire security landscape. Now users
can utilize world-class security that is easy to use and available
at a very affordable price," said Umar Hameed, vice president
of marketing and business development at Celestix Networks.
"Managing security for individuals or corporations has
traditionally been a very complex task. The Celestix Orion allows
managed service providers, Internet service providers, and enterprises
to easily deploy and manage VPN and security for their customers."
"We
are pleased to see Celestix integrate the Safe@Home and Safe@Office
product families on their new Orion appliance," said Asheem
Chandna, vice president of business development and product
management, Check Point Software Technologies. "Orion delivers
market-leading VPN and security with breakthrough ease-of-use
for consumers, telecommuters, home and branch offices and small
businesses."
Product
highlights include:
- The Celestix
Orion with pre-licensed Check Point Safe@Home software is
priced at $299 and protects up to 5 nodes
- The Orion
with Safe@Home Pro is priced at $399, enables telecommuters
or home office workers to connect to a corporate VPN, and
protects up to 5 nodes
- The Orion
with Safe@Office is priced at $599-$1199, provides site-to-site
and remote access VPN connectivity for small businesses and
branch offices, and protects 10 or 25 nodes
Products
are available now, providing the highest level of VPN and firewall
protection to consumers, telecommuters, home/branch offices
and small businesses.
For
more information, contact Celestix by phone at 510.668.0700
x264, email at sales@us.celestix.com
or visit online at www.celestix.com.
About
Celestix
Celestix Networks Inc. is the premier developer of network appliances
that are complete, ready-to deploy solutions that reduce product
complexity and provide customers with less expensive, easy to
deploy servers. Celestix focuses on developing specialized appliances
that are co-developed with strategic partners to provide the
best appliances and turnkey solutions to today's vertical markets.
Founded in 1999, the company boasts a strong international presence,
with offices in Germany and Singapore, and distribution in Japan,
Malaysia, Thailand, the UK, Holland, Denmark, Italy, China,
Brazil and Mexico.
About
Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in
securing the Internet. It is the confirmed market leader of
both the worldwide
VPN and firewall markets. The company's Secure Virtual Network
(SVN) architecture provides the VPN and security infrastructure
that uniquely enables secure and reliable Internet communications.
SVN solutions, as delivered in the company's Next Generation
product family, secure business communications and resources
for corporate networks, remote employees, branch offices and
partner extranets. Extending the power of SVN is Check Point's
Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework
and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed"
solutions from over 300 leading companies. Check Point solutions
are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of 2,000 certified
partners in 203 countries. 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.
2002 Check
Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.
Check Point, the Check Point logo, FireWall-1, OPSEC, VPN-1,
SVN are trademarks, service marks, 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.
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