WGRD Watchguard Technologies

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD), a leading provider of Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, today announced the general availability of its new e-Series UTM platforms. The new line of hardware increases performance, port density and security functionality in the company's Firebox X Core and Peak products. WatchGuard's Fireware Pro 8.3, the newest version of its advanced appliance software, is also now available for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Fireware Pro allows anti-virus (AV) scanning on HTTP traffic, extending AV protection to Web servers and clients. The enhanced software also supports networking functionality that offers greater security and flexibility. The new e-Series Firebox X Core and Peak models offer additional ports, and increased firewall and VPN performance. The Firebox X Peak comes with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, and performance and capacity have been increased to provide up to 2.0 Gbps for firewall traffic and 600 Mbps for VPN traffic. The new Peak e-Series models come equipped with Fireware Pro as the standard appliance software. The Firebox X Core is available in four-port or eight-port versions. This allows WatchGuard solutions to be used by small, single-site networks; central sites that serve as branch office VPN or mobile user VPN configurations; and for mid-sized organizations with more demanding LAN infrastructure and VPN requirements. The new Firebox X Core e-Series ships with Fireware, a streamlined version of WatchGuard's appliance software, and is license key upgradeable to Fireware Pro. "Now shipping, WatchGuard's e-Series Firebox X Core and Peak hardware platforms provide SMBs with the most comprehensive Unified Threat Management solution available," said Allison Armstrong, WatchGuard Director of Product Management. "By adding increased functionality and performance, and more sophisticated Zero Day attack protection, WatchGuard continues to address the real needs of today's mid-sized businesses." The new WatchGuard Firebox Core and Peak appliances have also been redesigned to meet the stringent European Union RoHS and WEEE environmental requirements required to sell new electronic hardware in the EU. Pricing and Availability The new WatchGuard Firebox X e-Series UTM security solutions start at $2,290 (US MSRP). Products are available immediately from leading WatchGuard authorized resellers. About WatchGuard WatchGuard provides network security. The company's Firebox X family of upgradeable appliances deliver the performance, functionality and security strength to meet the needs of organizations of any size. WatchGuard's Intelligent Layered Security protects against emerging threats and provides the platform to integrate additional services offered by the company. All WatchGuard products include a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction, as well as individualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com. WatchGuard, LiveSecurity and Firebox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.