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Kerio Challenges Hardware UTM Establishment with Software Appliance Strategy; New Software and Virtual Appliance Editions of Kerio WinRoute Firewall Offer Flexible Choices for Deploying Network Security Solutions
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The latest release of Kerio WinRoute Firewall gives network administrators something they aren't used to getting from the network security marketplace - choice. Dusan Vitek, VP of worldwide marketing for Kerio Technologies, explains: "While businesses can choose from a confusingly large number of hardware firewall appliance models, once they choose a product they are restricted to that hardware, with expensive add-on options and a costly upgrade path. Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6.7.1 now offers a compelling alternative."
The new version of Kerio WinRoute Firewall has been released for the first time in a Software Appliance edition and a VMware Virtual Appliance edition. Both versions employ a hardened Linux OS that requires no configuration or maintenance; the first is available as an ISO image for easy installation on dedicated hardware, and the second is available as an industry-standard OVF package designed for VMware deployment, but also easily installable on other virtualisation platforms.
"We have seen the powerful impact virtualisation has made on our own business, and based on the success we have enjoyed with the virtualised version of our messaging product, it was a simple decision to offer virtual appliance versions of Kerio WinRoute Firewall," shares Mr. Vitek. "In addition to providing a new generation of IT administrators an easy way to test our robust network security features, they can also choose to deploy the product virtually, easily integrating with their existing network and virtualisation infrastructure."
Kerio's network of 4,400 value added partners now have the freedom to tailor scalable security solutions for their clients on the hardware or virtualisation platform of their choice.
According to Gavin Nicholson, Appcentre, a Kerio Preferred Partner based in Cambridge, "Kerio WinRoute Firewall Software Appliance and VMware Virtual Appliance expands the already wide appeal and adds to the ease of setup and use mantra. A robust, self contained system which is hardware independent and offers award winning features makes Kerio WinRoute Firewall a no brainer choice for all our customers."
The new software and virtual appliances of Kerio WinRoute Firewall are available immediately for download from www.kerio.co.uk and available for purchase from Kerio resellers worldwide.
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