Check Point Software Technologies said its acquisition of the Nokia security appliance business in a twelve-year strategic partnership would enable it to better meet customers’ needs and preferences, with the latest security software on the leading hardware platforms.
Check Point now leads the security appliance market with an unprecedented variety of security solutions,” said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer at Check Point.
“Through the acquisition, we’ll be able to better meet customers’ needs and preferences with the latest security software on the leading hardware platforms.
“Our unique Software Blade architecture allows customers to select the exact security protections they need for a given environment, and our comprehensive line of appliances lets customers deploy their custom gateway on the hardware of their choice.”
Check Point said it was committed to preserving continuity for its customers and partners following the acquisition, and plans on introducing a new line of all-inclusive IP appliances in the near future.
The line of IP appliances will come pre-loaded with either Check Point R70, Check Point’s latest security gateway based on the innovative Software Blade Architecture, or Check Point NGX R65.
Nokia IP appliances are now available from Check Point, eliminating the need for customers to obtain two separate licenses from two different vendors, easing both procurement and deployment. Similarly, existing Nokia customer support contracts will be immediately supported by Check Point, including support for older platforms and OS versions.
