6WIND Delivers Improved Hardware and Crypto Interface Support for Security OEMs in New Software Release.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. & BEIJING -- 6WINDGate(TM) v.2.8 is the first Linux-based embedded networking software  This article is written like a personal reflection or and may require .Please [ improve this article] by rewriting this article in an . to support both standard IPsec hardware cryptography API and multi-core processors, enabling security OEMs to build a wider range of integrated security-networking appliances 6WIND (www.6wind.com), leader in embedded networking software, announces the release of 6WINDGate(TM) software 2.8, to particularly benefit security gateway vendors keen on exploiting the performance capabilities of IPsec hardware crypto-accelerators and new multi-core MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) The execution speed of a computer. For example, .5 MIPS is 500,000 instructions per second; 100 MIPS is a hundred million instructions per second. 64 processors. The new release features a unique "fast-path-ready" software architecture supporting the OCF (1) (Open Container Format) See OPS. (2) (OpenCard Framework) A smart card specification from the OpenCard Consortium. standard adopted by leading processor vendors for IPsec hardware crypto-accelerator. 6WINDGate(TM) software's carefully-designed APIs implementing this standard provide card-independent access to accelerator functionality. The 6WINDGate(TM) OCF implementation on Intel's IXP (1) (Internet EXchange Processor) See IXA. (2) (Internet eXchange Point) A public junction point on the Internet that provides an on-ramp to the Internet as well as a location for carriers to exchange traffic. 425 has been proven to outperform most vendors' cryptographic performance. Another networking software industry first is the 6WINDGate(TM) validation on multi-core MIPS64 to enable multi-gigabit security-enabled forwarding performance. This unique combination enables security OEMs to build a wider range of high-performing multi-services security gateways, benefiting both from cost-effective and performance-optimized processors, using the same software. "The network security market has been heating up with the number of vendors doubling every two years, creating an intense race between them to outdo each other in offering higher security performance combined with richer networking functionality. Innovations in processor and hardware technology are beginning to help them produce wider range of scalable and high-performing network security solutions but not necessarily reduce risks associated with software compatibility and interfaces," said Eric Carmes, 6WIND COO and co-founder. "6WINDGate(TM) software enables them to do this and go one step further. Initially, it is already embedded with all essential networking features incorporated within an intelligent XML-based management system to ease integration with the security OEM's UTM (Unified Threat Management) Refers to a stand-alone appliance or a software package that combines a firewall, antivirus, spam and content filtering as well as intrusion detection. See firewall, antivirus, antispam and IDS. (unified threat management See UTM. ) software. Now, our release 2.8 ensures that its Linux-based open and friendly development architecture and interfaces can also leverage latest processor and hardware technology made for high-performing security applications. This means our security OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers go to market even faster while reducing significant development risks and costs." Further information on 6WINDGate(TM) software solutions for network security OEMs and related customer case studies can be found at http://www.6wind.com/security.html. 6WINDGate(TM) Software Suites 6WINDGate(TM) software suites are embedded Internet Protocol (IP) software platforms for networking and security system vendors to easily build converging multi-services IP gateways meant for SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. , SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. , enterprise and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. applications. They incorporate the market's first comprehensive dual-IP COTS control and slow path data plane platforms for routing, security, QoS, mobility, IPv4-IPv6 transition. Distributed over Linux, 6WINDGate(TM) is held together by a unique XML-based management system for easy network application integration and flexible customization. Hardened for SoC and network processors, the scalable 6WINDGate(TM) software suites have been validated on x86, IXP4xx, IXP2xxx, and multi-core MIPS64 (e.g. Cavium OCTEON) processor architectures. All of 6WINDGate(TM) software suites comply with IETF See Internet Engineering Task Force. IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force , and have successfully demonstrated network-readiness on several off-the-shelf hardware reference designs. Further enquiries on 6WINDGate(TM) software suites and its latest release can be addressed to information@6wind.com. About 6WIND 6WIND is the undisputed leader and innovator of embedded networking software for OEM licensing. The company's software, 6WINDGate(TM), enables equipment and system vendors to significantly cut development time and costs, simplify network application integration and accelerate the go-to-market process of multi-services IP gateways and systems. 6WINDGate(TM)-empowered equipment are used worldwide for advanced dual-IP interoperability, integrated network security and wireless broadband by ISP and telecommunication operators, defense and public agencies, and industrial corporations. Customers include Alcatel and Arkoon in Europe, Mercury and Samsung in Asia. The company is a spin-out of Thales (HO.FP) with headquarters near Paris, France and sales offices in Asia and the United States. http://www.6wind.com 6WIND and 6WINDGate(TM) are trademarks of 6WIND S.A. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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