WatchGuard Technologies Named a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for the Unified Threat Management (UTM) Market

SEATTLE, Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a leader in advanced network security solutions, today announced that it was positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Visionaries quadrant of its Magic Quadrant for the Unified Threat Management (UTM) market, published on August 30, 2016.

"We believe that our recognition as a Visionary in the UTM Magic Quadrant aligns well with our mission to deliver enterprise grade security that is easily deployed and managed for SMBs and distributed enterprises," said Prakash Panjwani, CEO of WatchGuard Technologies. "We are able to quickly adapt to the rapidly evolving security landscape by providing our customers with best-of-breed capabilities and industry-leading throughput. As we integrate the Hexis HawkEye G acquisition into our platforms, we will be able to give them comprehensive and actionable visibility across their network, all the way from the perimeter to the end-point."

As the only company positioned in the Visionary quadrant, WatchGuard believes this placement validates its approach to meeting the ever-changing needs of SMB and distributed enterprise customers with a comprehensive set of network security solutions. WatchGuard's security appliances run on the Fireware® platform, which is designed to operate leading security engines in every category. Addressing the latest threat vectors can be achieved without long development lead times by simply integrating new security services. In addition to bein able to seamlessly deliver new services, WatchGuard also has an industry-leading support organization, as well as dedicated and highly-trained partners, that quickly and effectively respond to customers' needs.

The full text of the 2016 Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management is available for download at: http://secure.watchguard.com/2016GartnerMagicQuadrant.html

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About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in network security, providing best-in-class Unified Threat Management, Next Generation Firewall, secure Wi-Fi, and network intelligence products and services to more than 75,000 customers worldwide. The company's mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for Distributed Enterprises and SMBs. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com.

For additional information, promotions and updates, follow WatchGuard on Twitter @WatchGuard on Facebook, or on the LinkedIn Company page. Also, visit our InfoSec blog, Secplicity, for real-time information about the latest threats and how to cope with them at www.secplicity.org.

Chris Warfield
WatchGuard Technologies
206.876.8380
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Anthony Cogswell
Voxus PR
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