infoTECH News

[November 04, 2009]

Kerio Technologies UK Ltd: Kerio Challenges Hardware UTM Establishment with Software Appliance Strategy

Nov 04, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- 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, explains: "While businesses can choose from a confusingly large number of hardware firewall appliance 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 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 package designed for VMware deployment, but also easily installable on other virtualisation platforms.

"We have seen the powerful impact virtualisation has made on our own business, and based on the success we have enjoyed with the virtualised 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 virtualisation infrastructure." Kerio's network of 4,400 value added partners now have the freedom to tailor scalable security solutions for their clients on the hardware or virtualisation platform of their choice.

According to Gavin Nicholson, Appcentre, a Kerio Preferred Partner based in Cambridge, "Kerio WinRoute Firewall Software Appliance and VMware Virtual Appliance expands the already wide appeal and adds to the ease of setup and use mantra. A robust, self contained system which is hardware independent and offers award winning features makes Kerio WinRoute Firewall a no brainer choice for all our customers." The new software and virtual appliances of Kerio WinRoute Firewall are available immediately for download from www.kerio.co.uk and available for purchase from Kerio resellers worldwide.

CONTACT: Rachel Baker, Marketing Director, Kerio Technologies UK Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1223 202 130 Fax: +44 (0)1223 233 055 WWW: http://www.kerio.eu ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com.

[ InfoTech Spotlight's Homepage ]

blog comments powered by Disqus

FOLLOW US

Subscribe to InfoTECH Spotlight eNews

InfoTECH Spotlight eNews delivers the latest news impacting technology in the IT industry each week. Sign up to receive FREE breaking news today!
FREE eNewsletter