Crossbeam Systems Announces Immediate Support for Check Point's Unified Threat Management Solution

Check Point VPN-1 UTM on Crossbeam Available Immediately Worldwide

Concord, MA —

Crossbeam Systems®, Inc., the leader in unified threat management (UTM) for the world's largest networks, today announced its immediate support for Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP) latest UTM offering, VPN-1® UTM. Check Point's VPN-1 UTM solution is available worldwide in a bundled solution running on Crossbeam's C-Series UTM platforms.

Crossbeam's C-Series UTM platforms are optimized for Check Point's VPN-1 UTM and VPN-1 Power ® product lines, delivering unrivaled Check Point price performance for enterprises around the globe.

"As the leader in high-end unified threat management, Crossbeam has recognized that UTM doesn't mean one size fits all," said Ken Fitzpatrick, CMO of Check Point Software Technologies. "The enterprise environment demands a very high performance solution that is also simple, scalable and customizable to specific and sometimes changing needs. The combination of Check Point's VPN-1 UTM solution with Crossbeam's X-Series and C-Series UTM platforms deliver on the promise of a simplified and manageable network security."

"Market demand clearly indicates that enterprise and service provider organizations have recognized that UTM is the future of network security. As a security industry leader, Check Point's introduction of VPN-1 UTM further validates this space," said Peter George, president and CEO of Crossbeam Systems. "Crossbeam, the IDC-recognized leader in UTM, supports Check Point's offering today. Check Point on Crossbeam customers can now experience another best-of-breed Check Point application running at its peak performance on our C-Series UTM platforms."

Crossbeam Systems: A New Kind of UTM Platform
Crossbeam C-Series platforms are purpose-built for security and performance demands in UTM perimeter and LAN infrastructures that require the combined operation of firewall, intrusion protection, and content filtering. The C-Series also features:

High port density and a rich array of routing and failover options to ensure complete network interoperability.
Strong security features such as StreamProtect, built-in fail-open, and Virtual Tap enabling robust threat defense while under attack as well as full pre- and post-firewall intrusion protection.
High speed packet processing and CPU optimization to accelerate message scanning and Spyware protection, all in 1U rack mounted appliance form factors.

Availability
Check Point UTM on Crossbeam is available immediately from authorized resellers across the globe.

About Crossbeam Systems
Crossbeam Systems secures the world's largest networks with its pioneering best-of-breed Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions. The company has tailored security solutions for global corporations, carrier networks and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in early 2000 and led by senior executives from Bay Networks, Cisco, Nortel/Wellfleet and Alcatel, Crossbeam is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, USA, and has offices in Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is backed by top-tier investors, including Focus Ventures, Tudor Ventures, Matrix Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital Venture Partners, Intel Capital and Charles River Ventures. More information is available at www.crossbeamsystems.com.

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