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Rainbow Technologies and WatchGuard Technologies Announce OEM Agreement for Network Security Appliances

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Rainbow Technologies, a leading supplier of cryptographic acceleration technology, has partnered with WatchGuard Technologies, the leading provider of network security appliances, to integrate Rainbow's hardware-based cryptographic acceleration technologies into future WatchGuard security products. This agreement aims to improve the performance of WatchGuard's IPSec VPN by offloading and accelerating encryption and decryption, resulting in throughputs of up to 45Mb per second.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between Rainbow Technologies and WatchGuard Technologies will integrate Rainbow's hardware-based cryptographic acceleration technologies into future WatchGuard security products.
  • The integration of acceleration technologies will improve the performance of WatchGuard's IPSec VPN by offloading and accelerating encryption and decryption, achieving throughputs of up to 45Mb per second.
  • The agreement provides an ideal solution for WatchGuard customers seeking strong security while maximizing network speed and performance.
  • Rainbow's cryptographic acceleration hardware will be integrated into WatchGuard's family of network security products to enhance their offerings with world-class encryption technology.
  • WatchGuard's award-winning security products, including the WatchGuard Security System and WatchGuard Firebox appliance, will be bolstered by Rainbow's technology.

Statistics:

  • The integrated solution will achieve throughputs of up to 45Mb per second.
  • WatchGuard's security products will offer enterprise-class encryption acceleration to a broad customer base.
  • Rainbow's NetSwift product family performs both encryption and decryption functions and can be configured for data rates up to T3 levels.
  • WatchGuard's Family of Network Security Products will be designed for small to medium-sized businesses and will include features such as integrated firewall, VPN, and automated updating capabilities.

Sources:

  • Business Wire: "Rainbow Technologies, Inc. and WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. Sign OEM Agreement for Network Security Appliances"
  • Rainbow Technologies Website: "About Rainbow Technologies"
  • WatchGuard Technologies Website: "About WatchGuard Technologies"

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