WatchGuard Bolsters Small Business Security Lineup with Two New UTM Appliances

WatchGuard Bolsters Small Business Security Lineup with Two New UTM Appliances

WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26 Appliances Round-Out Small Business, Wireless Hotspot and Branch Office Offerings; Provide Full Suite of Protection Against Hackers, Malware and More

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (RSA) Continuing its ownership of the small and midsize market, WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in business security solutions, today added to its SMB and branch office offerings with two new unified threat management (UTM) appliances - the WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26.  Ideal for small businesses, wireless hotspots and branch offices, the WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 appliances raise the standard for network security price and performance.  Protection is stronger than ever, with HTTPS inspection, VoIP support, and options for Application Control and all other WatchGuard security services (WebBlocker, spamBlocker, Gateway Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention Service, Reputation Enabled Defense, and LiveSecurity Service).

"Small businesses need more from their firewall today than ever before," said Tim Helming, Director of Product Management at WatchGuard Technologies.  "The new WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 UTM appliances give small businesses enterprise-class protection and advanced business productivity features that are typically seen in appliances that cost thousands of dollars more."

WatchGuard XTM 25/26 - Packed with the latest security technologies

Despite its small form factor size and diminutive price tag, the WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26 are ready to run the latest security features and advanced networking technologies available today.  These include:

    --  Defense-in-depth protection - Identity-based firewalling plus
        WatchGuard's unique proxy technology provides full protection against
        the most sophisticated attacks;
    --  Integrated VPN -Whether it is used to create secure virtual private
        network (VPN) tunnels for Apple iPad, iPhone and other iOS-based
        devices, or used to enable secure remote connectivity for mobile
        employees, VPN set up is effortless and easy;
    --  Application Control - Both WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 appliances support
        next-generation firewall functionality via Application Control.  This
        allows businesses to utilize web 2.0 apps, while keeping employees
        focused on work rather than playing social media-based games;
    --  Malware and Hacker Prevention - Armed with the latest in intrusion
        prevention, spam-blocking and gateway anti-virus, the WatchGuard XTM 25
        and 26 appliances keep malware, spyware, viruses, worms and hackers out
        of small business networks;
    --  Cloud-based Protection - Keeping small business networks running fast
        and efficient, both WatchGuard XTM 25 and 26 models can use WatchGuard's
        Reputation Enabled Defense service, which is a cloud-based IP and URL
        reputation solution that stops threats in the cloud before they ever hit
        the network edge;
    --  Fast and Flexible Networking - Models include five 1GbE ports for faster
        link speeds, and wireless models have dual-band 802.11/n technologies
        for greater wireless speed and responsiveness;
    --  Advanced Management and Reporting - Real-time monitoring, secure logging
        and more than 65 report templates give businesses insight as to what is
        going in and out of their network and by whom.
Helming concludes, "Many small businesses face the same challenges as large organizations - how to keep data, applications and their network safe.  With WatchGuard, it doesn't matter if your business has 10 or 10,000 employees - they all get the same levels of advanced, next-generation threat protection at price points that simply can't be beat."

Pricing and Availability

The WatchGuard XTM 25 and XTM 26 will be available in March from authorized WatchGuard channel partners.  The list price for the XTM 25 begins at $440; the XTM 26 at $635.  Wireless versions are available, starting at $550. For more information, please go to http://www.watchguard.com.

About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Since 1996, WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. has been the advanced technology leader of business security solutions, providing mission-critical protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.  The WatchGuard family of wired and wireless unified threat management appliances, messaging, content security and SSL VPN remote access solutions provide extensible network, application and data protection, as well as unparalleled network visibility, management and control.  WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support, maintenance, and education program.  WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle and has offices serving North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit http://www.watchguard.com/.

WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.  All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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