Nokia to Support Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 VSX.Business/High Tech Editors MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2002 New Solution Enables Service Providers the Opportunity to Dramatically Reduce TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. of Data Center Based Security Services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) today announced the latest in a series of major enhancements of the combined Nokia and Check Point Software Technologies (Nasdaq:CHKP CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) security appliance Security appliances protect computer networks from unwanted data traffic, intruders, email spam, enforce policies, and may also be used to create and manage VPNs. There are a number of types of security appliances. offering. This enhancement will enable global service providers the ability to dramatically reduce the total cost of ownership related to offering data center based security services. This joint offering, integrating Check Point's VPN-1(R)/FireWall-1(R) VSX (Verification Suite for X/Open) A testing procedure from X/Open that verifies compliance with their endorsed standards. VSX3 has over 5,500 tests for compliance with XPG3. See XPG. VSX - Verification Suite for X/open. (announced earlier today) on the Nokia IP700 series security appliance, allows service providers to offer new flexible security services, while leveraging their existing investments in training, management systems, and network infrastructure. Based on virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. and the use of VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network technology, this offering will give service providers the unique ability to implement dedicated or shared Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. infrastructure based on individual customer requirements. This solution allows service providers to deliver discrete security solutions across multiple small and medium sized business customers at improved total cost of ownership and higher return on investment. "Leveraging our success to date in the service provider market, we have collaborated with both Check Point and our leading customers to deliver this solution," said Dan MacDonald, vice president of product management and marketing, Nokia Internet Communications. "Our service providers will now be able to tailor best of breed security services to reach new markets, and equally as important, be able to leverage their existing investments in Nokia and Check Point infrastructure at the same time." "We are pleased to partner with Nokia to integrate VPN-1/FireWall-1 VSX on Nokia's market-leading IP Series appliances," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of product management and business development, Check Point Software Technologies. "Nokia IP Series appliances integrating VPN-1/FireWall-1 VSX will deliver industry-leading scalability, manageability and performance for the data center." Nokia will initially offer an integrated solution based on the high performance, highly reliable IP700 series appliance, which is the ideal platform for Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 VSX. The Nokia IP700 series platform will provide support for multiple, but separate, Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 enforcement policies on an individual platform. Service providers will increase the revenue per square foot through reduced rack space, power consumption, increased customer density, reduced cabling, and lower deployment costs. In addition to creating new market opportunities for service providers, this solution will also enable enterprises to implement multiple security domains in order to address different departmental needs. Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 VSX will be available on the Nokia IP700 Series platform in June 2002. About Nokia Internet Communications Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California For the census-designated place, see Mountain View, Contra Costa County, California. For other places called "Mountain View", see . Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city gets its name from the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. , provides world class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Internet Traffic and Content Management solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling an Internet transaction that is personal and trusted -- each and every time. For more information, please visit http://www.nokia.com and click on Secure Network Solutions. About Nokia Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. |
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