Aladdin eSafe HellGate appliance marks Aladdin's entry into vast SMB market
with proven, innovative Web security technology optimized for simplicity
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA CONFERENCE 2007 --
Aladdin Knowledge Systems (Nasdaq: ALDN), the leader in Software DRM,
strong authentication and content security solutions, today announced
general availability of the Aladdin eSafe HellGate appliance, the company's
first gateway-based anti-virus, spyware control, Web browsing security and
application filtering solution specifically designed for the SMB market.
Now, SMB business clients with 50 to 500 users can benefit from eSafe
content security on their own eSafe appliance -- technology previously only
available to larger enterprise customers.
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Unveiled today during RSA Conference 2007 in San Francisco, the Aladdin
eSafe HellGate appliance equips small businesses with the same
award-winning eSafe Web security technology relied upon by large
organizations. Simply priced and packaged to provide maximum simplicity and
cost-effectiveness, the eSafe HellGate Appliance stands as Aladdin's
well-positioned entry into the SMB market -- a market that values
straightforward, uncomplicated Web security at an attractive price. In
December 2006, IDC released its Worldwide IT Security Software, Hardware,
and Services 2006-2010 Forecast (IDC #204736) titled, "The Big Picture,"
explaining, "Worldwide security hardware revenue will increase from $6
billion in 2005 to $13.6 billion in 2010, representing an 18 percent CAGR.
Threat management appliances and secure content management appliances offer
the greatest opportunity for growth and revenue."
Based largely on the same technology provided to organizations with
tens of thousands of employees, the Aladdin eSafe HellGate appliance packs
the same power into a quickly deployed solution for smaller organizations.
It stands as a transparent shield from threats while also enhancing
employee productivity - - a significant benefit easily noticeable in
smaller organizations. The appliance supplies secure Web surfing through a
security gateway with powerful anti-spyware and unauthorized application
filtering; advanced spam management; and URL filtering with transparent
inspection of HTTP, FTP, SMTP and POP3.
The eSafe HellGate appliance contains a front LCD screen for quick and
easy setup; comes preconfigured with best practices security
configurations; ensures built-in load-balancing and fail-over with a new
eSafe Cluster mode; and provides full flexibility to customize as an
organization's needs change. Part of the family of eSafe products, the
eSafe HellGate appliances possess the comprehensive, proactive security
features on which eSafe has established its reputation as a market leading
solution. These include:
-- Adaptive content security
-- Multi-layer content inspection
-- Fully addresses "Layer 8," the new focus of exploits and Web attacks
-- Readiness for Web 2.0 threats
-- Ideal for targeted attacks
-- Blocking of more than 95 percent of new threats
"Simple, scalable and reliable, the eSafe HellGate appliance from
Aladdin offers the SMB market an easy and affordable way to implement best
practices security configurations," said Shimon Gruper, vice president of
technologies for the Aladdin eSafe Business Unit. "We're pleased to extend
our content security expertise to smaller organizations, providing them
with proactive anti-virus, powerful anti-spyware protection, as well as
Web/URL filtering and advanced spam management. It's an all-in-one,
cost-effective solution from an award-winning industry innovator."
About Aladdin
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ALDN), founded in 1985, is a
global provider of security solutions. Its security products are organized
into two segments: Software Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Enterprise
Security. Aladdin's Software DRM products allow software developers and
publishers to protect their intellectual property, increase revenues
through licensing, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin's
Enterprise Security solutions enable organizations to secure their
information technology assets by controlling who has access to their
networks (identity and password management) and what content their users
can utilize (proactive content security). Aladdin has offices in 10
countries, a worldwide network of channel partners and holds numerous
industry awards for innovation and reliability. For more information,
please visit the Aladdin Web site at http://www.Aladdin.com.
eSafe, Aladdin Knowledge Systems and the Aladdin logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All other product
and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners
Press Contact: Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Zintel Mark Jones
Zintel Public Relations Global Consulting Group
matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com mjones@hfgcg.com
310.574.8888 646.284.9414
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