United Kingdom: Kerio Challenges Hardware UTM Establishment With Software Appliance Strategy.Byline: Mamta03 The latest release of Kerio WinRoute Firewall gives network administrators something they aren't used to getting from the network security marketplace -- choice. Dusan Vitek, VP of worldwide marketing for Kerio Technologies Kerio Technologies is a software company developing Internet security software. In 2001 Kerio Technologies was formed [1], and on 11 September, 2001 Kerio Technologies was incorporated. , explains: "While businesses can choose from a confusingly large number of hardware firewall appliance A device that provides firewall protection for a network. It includes all the necessary hardware and software in a self-contained package that plugs in between the two networks being isolated. Most firewall appliances are solid state and include a stripped down operating system. models, once they choose a product they are restricted to that hardware, with expensive add-on options and a costly upgrade path. Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6.7.1 now offers a compelling alternative." The new version of Kerio WinRoute Firewall has been released for the first time in a Software Appliance A software environment that inclues the operating system and application. It is designed for installation in standard hardware that will be dedicated to running that single application. A "hardware appliance" is the software appliance and computer packaged as a single product. edition and a VMware Virtual Appliance edition. Both versions employ a hardened Linux OS that requires no configuration or maintenance; the first is available as an ISO image for easy installation on dedicated hardware, and the second is available as an industry-standard OVF OVF Office Vétérinaire Fédéral OVF Overseas Vote Foundation (Arlington, VA) OVF Overflow OVF Open Virtual Machine Format OVF Omnibusverkehr Franken GmbH OVF Optical View Finder (camera) package designed for VMware deployment, but also easily installable on other 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. platforms. "We have seen the powerful impact virtualization has made on our own business, and based on the success we have enjoyed with the virtualized version of our messaging product, it was a simple decision to offer virtual appliance versions of Kerio WinRoute Firewall," shares Mr. Vitek. "In addition to providing a new generation of IT administrators an easy way to test our robust network security features, they can also choose to deploy the product virtually, easily integrating with their existing network and virtualization infrastructure." Kerio's network of 4,400 value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. partners now have the freedom to tailor scalable security solutions for their clients on the hardware or virtualization platform of their choice. "Kerio WinRoute Firewall Software Appliance is very easy to install, the setup time was very short, and I can offer my customers increased stability and a cost-effective alternative with endless hardware options," said Steve Wildow, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Tipp Technical Solutions, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a Kerio Preferred Partner based in Dayton, Ohio. "This is my first choice for upgrading my customers when their current Cisco and SonicWALL hardware solutions fail." The new software and virtual appliances of Kerio WinRoute Firewall are available immediately for download from www.kerio.com and available for purchase from Kerio resellers worldwide. Copyright : Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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