May 20, 2005 – WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WGRD), a leading provider of network security, has announced the general availability of its new high-performance line of integrated security appliances, the Firebox X Peak. The new product line is designed to meet the performance, functionality, and manageability requirements of today’s high volume, complex and demanding networks.
The Firebox X Peak line includes three models, the X5000, X6000 and X8000, and offers businesses Gigabit connection speeds, high port density and advanced networking features for a fraction of the cost of comparable products. Features of the new appliance include:
Up to Gigabit throughput capacity
- Port independence and port density (10 ports, three of which are Gigabit-capable) provide the performance and flexibility required to segment and strongly secure high-demand networks
- Up to four external interfaces, with WAN load-sharing, failover and high availability and an integrated firewall/VPN (up to 20,000 VPN tunnels) to support large numbers of mobile users or branch offices
- Full model upgradeability and a range of add-ons via software license keys, such as the WatchGuard Weblocker content filtering service, that enable the appliance to grow in accordance with the increasing demands of the network
Additionally, each Firebox X Peak appliance comes standard with the recently announced Fireware Pro advanced network and security operating system (also available for purchase by Firebox X Core customers). Fireware Pro includes WatchGuard’s enhanced Intelligent Layered Security (ILS) and also includes advanced networking features, giving customers the performance, reliability, redundancy and port density that demanding high-speed networks require. Firebox X Peak customers (and Firebox X Core customers running Fireware Pro) also have the opportunity to add the recently announced Gateway AntiVirus and Intrusion Prevention Service, a subscription-based service that blocks suspicious network traffic and malicious code in real time.
“I’ve been a WatchGuard customer for more than six years and continue to be impressed by the company’s ongoing efforts at improving the hardware and software, while still delivering great value to its customers,” said Thys Coetzee, director of information systems, Zinpro Corporation. “As an international company with manufacturing, labs and offices around the world, our network security requirements are demanding. With the new Firebox X Peak, WatchGuard now offers high-performance gigabit security with advanced networking features covering the services we need to provide on our networks – a strong, manageable security solution at an aggressive cost level.”
“With the throughput capacity and high port density of the Firebox X Peak, we can now provide WatchGuard’s stronger security to more advanced networks and provide these customers the same intuitive interface and ease-of-use that WatchGuard customers have been enjoying for nearly a decade,” said John Stuckey, WatchGuard vice president of marketing. “Our channel partners have reacted very strongly to the new offering, stating that the product provides businesses of all sizes the performance and flexibility required to segment and strongly secure the most demanding networks.”
Availability and pricing
Firebox X Peak, Fireware Pro and Gateway AV/IPS are available immediately. Pricing for Firebox X Peak appliances starts at $5,990 and includes a 30-day trial to the Gateway AntiVirus/Intrusion Prevention Service. Fireware Pro comes standard on all Firebox X Peak appliances and is available as a purchase upgrade for Firebox X Core appliances.
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About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard provides network security. The company’s Firebox X family of upgradeable appliances delivers the performance, functionality and security strength to meet the needs of organizations of any size. WatchGuard’s Intelligent Layered Security protects against emerging threats and provides the platform to integrate additional services offered by the company. All WatchGuard products include a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction, as well as individualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com .
WatchGuard, LiveSecurity, Firebox, Core and Peak are either registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners