Check Point completes acquisition of Nokia Security Appliance Business
ConvergenceAsia staff
17/04/2009

Internet security provider Check Point Software Technologies has completed the acquisition of the Nokia security appliance business, a natural culmination of a twelve-year strategic partnership. In addition to Check Point UTM-1 and Power-1 appliances, businesses can purchase immediately through Check Point former Nokia IP hardware running Check Point security software.

Check Point is committed to preserving continuity for its customers and partners following the acquisition and plans on introducing, in the near future, a new line of all-inclusive IP appliances. The line of IP appliances will come pre-loaded with either Check Point R70, Check Point's latest security gateway based on the Software Blade Architecture, or Check Point NGX R65.

In the mean time, Nokia IP appliances are now available from Check Point, eliminating the need for customers to obtain two separate licences from two different vendors, easing procurement and deployment. Similarly, existing Nokia customer support contracts will be immediately supported by Check Point, including support for older platforms and OS versions.

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 IP appliances are available immediately and can be purchased through Check Point's worldwide network of value-added resellers.

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