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Check Point Software Technologies Partners with Intel to Support Itanium Processor

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Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of internet security solutions, has announced its partnership with Intel Corporation to scale its Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture to support the 64-bit Itanium processor. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive internet security for high-end markets and emerging e-business environments. Jerry Ungerman, executive vice president of Check Point Software Technologies, emphasized the importance of internet security as a critical foundation for e-business, stating that the Intel Itanium processor will deliver a new generation of performance and capabilities for hosting internet security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Check Point Software Technologies is partnering with Intel Corporation to scale its Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture to support the 64-bit Itanium processor.
  • The collaborative effort aims to provide comprehensive internet security for high-end markets and emerging e-business environments.
  • The Intel Itanium processor will deliver a new generation of performance and capabilities for hosting internet security, according to Jerry Ungerman, executive vice president of Check Point Software Technologies.
  • Check Point's SVN architecture provides secure and seamless internet connectivity between individual networks, systems, applications, and users.
  • The Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 200 leading industry partners.
  • Robert L. Eckelmann, vice president of Intel Sales and Marketing Group, highlights the importance of securing information across the internet, which is addressed through the combination of Check Point's security software with the Itanium processor.

Statistics:

  • Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the internet.
  • The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable internet communications.
  • SVN secures business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications, and users across the internet, intranets, and extranets.

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