SonicWALL Extends Secure Wireless Leadership With New Solutions and Alliance Partners11 August 2005
SonicWALL, Inc., today expanded its secure wireless portfolio with the
introduction of the SonicPoint G managed access point, which combines with
SonicWALL security appliances to create secure networks supporting SonicWALL's
Unified Threat Management services. Additionally, SonicWALL has launched a
secure wireless technology alliance bringing together a select group of global
technology innovators whose solutions add new capabilities to SonicWALL's
wireless offerings and enable SonicWALL channel partners to deliver a broader
range of secure, flexible wired and wireless network options.
The SonicPoint G is an affordable, flexible 802.11b/g managed access point
featuring removable 5dbi omni-directional antennas. Also available in a fixed
antenna 802.11a/b/g option, SonicPoint access points are automatically
configured, centrally managed and updated by SonicWALL's latest-generation
deep inspection firewalls to deliver its Secure Distributed Wireless Solution.
This powerful, simple solution scales to meet the wireless needs of mid- to
large-sized networks, and incorporates features such as wireless intrusion
detection services, wireless firewalling, secure wireless roaming and wireless
guest services.
Steve Weeks, president of network and security services consulting firm
Netcetera, SonicWALL's largest reseller in Canada, has implemented numerous
wireless networks based on SonicPoint access points. "One of the things our
clients like about the solution is that it is simple to integrate into an
existing network," observed Weeks. "Once you have configured your wireless LAN
using the SonicWALL governing device, the SonicPoints pretty much
self-configure when they are attached. The fact that the client can use Power
over Ethernet injectors eliminates the need to run electrical wiring to the
access point locations, which makes the physical installation much easier."
SonicWALL Wireless Technology Alliance
SonicWALL's wireless technology alliance adds key components to
SonicWALL's secure wireless solution set to boost the addressable markets open
to SonicWALL channel partners. Channel partner benefits include collateral,
interoperability testing and solution documentation. More information can be
found at: http://www.sonicwall.com/products/wirelessstrategic.html .
"Without a secure wireless solution, you might as well take your entire
investment in perimeter security and throw it away," said Michael A. Simon,
chief technology officer at Conjungi Networks, a SonicWALL Gold Medallion
partner and a Network Chemistry reseller. "Unprotected wireless usage opens
the network to all manner of security threats from ad hoc wireless networks.
SonicWALL's technology alliance program brings together a set of the
industry's best and most innovative solutions for securing and managing
integrated wired and wireless networks."
Founder members of SonicWALL's wireless technology alliance are specialist
providers of market-leading wireless and networking solutions whose
technologies interoperate seamlessly with SonicWALL's security platforms.
-- Axis Communications is the global leader in network IP video and
digital surveillance technology, specializing in professional network
video solutions for remote monitoring, surveillance and broadcasting.
Over three million Axis Communications products are deployed globally.
-- HyperLink Technologies is an industry leader in the development of
extended-range wireless LAN and wireless Internet systems. Their broad
range of external antennas and NEMA weatherproof enclosures protect
wireless access points from environmental threats such as heat, cold,
dust and rain as well as preventing theft and tampering. HyperLink's
NEMA enclosures are used in vertical markets where the protection and
enhancement of 802.11 deployments is crucial, including education,
government, healthcare, transportation, retail and manufacturing.
-- Network Chemistry is an award-winning RF security company providing
cutting-edge 802.11 intrusion detection and prevention. Network
Chemistry's wireless specific security monitoring and analysis systems
enable companies to dramatically improve and protect the security and
performance of their wireless LANs.
-- PowerDsine is a leading provider of Power over Ethernet (PoE)
technology that allows power to be transmitted over the same network
cable as data. In addition to offering the SonicWALL 1-port PoE
injector, SonicWALL is partnering with PowerDSine to offer 6-, 12- and
24-port midspans for more concentrated points of deployment.
"This alliance will open new markets for our channel partners," said
Douglas Brockett, vice president and general manager at SonicWALL. "With an
increasing number of businesses providing wireless access within the LAN,
there is widespread demand for combined management and security for the entire
network, and an increased need for flexibility in their solutions. SonicWALL's
technology alliance offers our partners access to many new options enabling
them to break new ground in delivering creative solutions for environments
such as campuses, multi-building developments or office parks."
Supporting these new initiatives, SonicWALL has also created a set of
marketing resources including solutions guides, web and print advertising, and
step-by-step demand generation tools to help channel partners develop end-user
understanding of the issues involved in creating a secure wireless network.
Further information on SonicWALL's wireless demand generation resources is
available at:
http://www.sonicwall.com/channel_partners/us&can_partner_login.html .
Eight-packs of the SonicPoint G are available for $2,700 and individual
units are priced at $395.00.
About SonicWALL, Inc.
SonicWALL, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated network security,
mobility, and productivity solutions for the SMB, enterprise, e-commerce,
education, healthcare, retail/point-of-sale, and government markets. SonicWALL
trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol SNWL. For more information,
contact SonicWALL at +1-408-745-9600 or visit the company web site at
http://www.sonicwall.com/ .
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements
regarding the rate of adoption of secure wireless networks, the creation of
secure networks that support SonicWALL's Unified Threat Management services,
our ability to open new markets for our channel partners; the rate of growth
for combined wired and wireless management and security; the ability to offer
our channel partners new options for network design; the ability of
SonicPoints to deliver secure wireless solutions that scale to meet network
needs; and the ability to provide wireless access without compromise to the
integrity of internal networks. These forward-looking statements are based on
the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made
and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking
statements. In addition, please see the "Risk Factors" described in our
Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and our reports on Form 10-Q
for interim periods thereafter, for a more detailed description of the risks
facing our business. All forward-looking statements included in this release
are based upon information available to SonicWALL as of the date of the
release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking
statement.
NOTE: SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Other
product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall
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