Watchguard: “10″ Brings Great New Features

January 29, 2008
“10″ Brings Great New FeaturesFirebox® X Core™, Peak™, and Edge security appliances are about to have newer, more powerful appliance software powering them. We’ve loaded the WatchGuard® web site with updated datasheets, hotsheets, and web content to give you the specifics, but features at a glance include:

  • Integrated SSL VPN for secure remote access via an SSL VPN thin client
  • Single sign-on with Transparent Firebox Authentication via Active Directory
  • New virus outbreak detection in spamBlocker stops email-borne viruses with near 100%accuracy rate
  • Enhanced IPS signature set and engine makes Gateway AV/IPS faster and stronger
  • HTTPS in WebBlocker and 54-category support allows for more specific surfing restrictions to increase productivity and protection
  • SNMPv3 support secures device communications, with fallback to SNMPv2
  • New reporting is faster and more flexible, with a great new look and feel*  
  • Expanded quarantine for AV lets administrator review email caught by AV engine
  • VoIP and Video conferencing support

*The new reporting capability is great, but it’s different. Customers who have grown accustomed to the existing reporting will want to thoroughly review the documentation before they make the upgrade.General Availability for Fireware®, Fireware Pro, Edge, and Edge Pro v10 appliance software will be announced shortly.



Finding Your Way Around “10″

To become familiar with the new features in this launch, visit
Launch Central on the WatchGuard Partner site.You can also check out Firebox Special, the latest Radio Free Security episode from our LiveSecurity® team. In it, Tim Helming and Tom Fischer take you on a tour of the newest Fireware release. Radio Free Security episodes are also available at the Apple iTunes store. If you prefer to get your news from RSS, you can subscribe to the Radio Free Security feed directly.



WatchGuard Grows and Wins Awards!!

It is indeed a new WatchGuard and the numbers prove it. We just capped off a year of increasingly strong sales with 16% growth in the fourth quarter alone, selling almost 50% more Core boxes and over 100% more Peak boxes than in the same period in 2006 – thanks in large part to our global team of valued resellers. Great work! Some other highlights from Q4 2007:

  • Firebox is the best value for businesses looking for high performance “with power to spare” declared Network World
  • WatchGuard confirmed as worldwide UTM marketshare leader – #1 in security appliance sales in the $3,000 to $5,999 range, from  IDC Research
  • “#1 Top Growth Bestseller” for VPN, CRN Bestsellers List
  • “Top Five Bestseller” for Network Security Hardware, CRN Bestsellers List

We are confident that 2008 will be even more successful as we expand our product line and introduce innovative improvements to our Firebox X family of network security solutions. Speak with a WatchGuard Sales Representative today to learn how your business can benefit even more from WatchGuard’s continued growth.




AltiGen Communications Signs Distribution Agreement with Maxima Consulting

January 29, 2008

- Builds Canadian Reseller Channel -


Fremont, California, Jan. 24, 2008 — AltiGen® Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATGN), a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Unified Communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, branch offices and call centers, entered into a distribution agreement with Maxima Consulting, headquartered in Toronto, to provide sales and marketing support in Canada.“Our partnership with Maxima Consulting is designed to broaden our sales reach and increase our international presence,” said AltiGen president and COO Jeremiah Fleming. “Maxima Consulting employs a technically knowledgeable sales and marketing team who will help us identify and target resellers and promote AltiGen’s value proposition in the Canadian market. We are very excited about our relationship and believe it will begin to contribute to lead generation and revenue growth in 2008.”“Maxima Consulting is delighted to work with AltiGen Communications, a leader in unified communications, IP PBXs and call-center solutions for the SMB market. We are excited to offer and promote AltiGen’s industry-leading telephony products,” said Peter Craig, managing director of Maxima Consulting. “AltiGen’s mix of product features provides the competitive edge needed to build and grow new markets.”Maxima Consulting will market AltiGen’s Certified Reseller Program to resellers across all of Canada. Local sales and marketing support will also be offered by Maxima Consulting to quickly ramp-up new AltiGen resellers.

About AltiGen Communications
AltiGen Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATGN) is a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Microsoft-based Unified Communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, branch offices and call centers. AltiGen’s scalable, integrated, and easy to manage all-in-one unified communications solutions enable an array of applications like standards based SIP VoIP phones and servers, unified messaging, voicemail, call recording, conferencing, call activity reporting and mobility solutions that leverage both the Internet and the public telephone network to take advantage of the convergence of voice and data communications. AltiGen’s systems are designed with an open architecture and are built on an industry standard platform. This adherence to widely used standards allows products to integrate with and leverage the existing technology investment of partners and customers. For more information, call 1-888-ALTIGEN or visit the web site at www.altigen.com.

About Maxima Consulting
Maxima Consulting Group specializes in evaluating and solving sales and marketing issues for our clients by bringing to bear the years of successful proven experience that our consultants have acquired. These assignments frequently lead to areas of need outside of the sales and marketing arena, and have assembled a group of practice managers responsible for engagements in the areas of General Management, Business Development, Human Resources, Technology Application, Technology Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.  Our target clients include financiers and venture capital firms, where we apply our expertise to evaluate the sales effort of target firms and recommend actions to ensure maximum timely market penetration. What many of our prospects appreciate, is that Maxima Consulting Group has the expertise available to execute on these plans, right from selecting and mentoring management to placing and managing our own sales staff in recipient firms.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding the continued market acceptance of our voice-over-IP telephone systems and call-center solutions in the Canadian market, and the ability for MAXIMA Consulting to significantly contribute to our revenue in 2008. These statements reflect management’s current expectation. However, actual results could differ materially as a result of unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks related to AltiGen’s limited operating history. For a more detailed description of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting AltiGen’s performance, please refer to AltiGen’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, and all subsequent current reports on Form 8-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to AltiGen as of the date hereof, and AltiGen assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

AltiGen Contact:
Niel Levonius
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
AltiGen Communications
510-252-9712 x415
nlevonius@altigen.com
Investor Relations
Christiane Pelz
Lippert / Heilshorn & Associates, Inc
415-433-3777

cpelz@lhai.com

ALTIGEN COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2008 RESULTS

January 29, 2008

- Delivers revenue of $4.3 million and record deferred revenue of $1.3 million
 - Reaffirms guidance of annual fiscal 2008 revenue growth of 20% – 25%


Fremont, CA – Jan. 23, 2008 – AltiGen Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATGN), a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Unified Communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, branch offices and call centers, reported its financial results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter ended December 31, 2007.Gilbert Hu, AltiGen’s CEO, said, “During the quarter, we made headway implementing our growth plan. While we posted quarterly revenue of $4.3 million, compared to $4.4 million reported for the same quarter last year, due to successful efforts to initiate our new software assurance program, we closed the quarter with record deferred revenue of $1.3 million, up from $565,000 at Sept. 30, 2007. Our software assurance program establishes a new recurring revenue stream while strengthening our customer relationships and creating additional sell-in opportunities. We continue to have a significant opportunity to upgrade our entire customer base.”Jeremiah Fleming, AltiGen’s president and COO, stated, “We are broadening our distribution channel and increasing our exposure to resellers. In December, we initiated our training kick-off with Jenne Distributors, Inc., and due to the demand, we have already doubled our training course capacity. Additionally, we are extending our relationships with our existing distributors. One of our long-term distributors has moved from a support role to a proactive sales role and is conducting reseller recruiting and user demand generation activities. Finally, as planned, we are expanding internationally and signed a new distribution agreement with Techland Group in the United Kingdom.”“In addition, in January, we launched a new unit, AltiGen Communications Financing (ACF), to provide our customers one point of contact to deliver a total solution – equipment services and financing in one package under the AltiGen brand. Our goal is to increase long-term revenue streams by providing customers an easy financing option.”
“In fiscal 2007, we invested in sales and marketing to drive growth, and in late February we will showcase new marketing programs and product enhancements at our Partners Conference in Orlando. A major focus for the conference will be further educating our partners on the productivity and cost benefits of a Unified Communications solution specifically designed for small-to-medium and multi-location businesses.”

Financial Results
Revenue for the fiscal 2008 first quarter was $4.3 million, compared to $4.4 million a year ago and $5.2 million in the previous quarter. Gross margins were stable at 56.5 percent, compared to 56.4 percent last quarter and grew from 54.0 percent a year ago. Operating expenses, including the increased investment in sales and marketing, totaled $3.5 million, compared to $2.6 million in the year ago quarter. Net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was $971,000, or $0.06 per share, including stock based compensation expense of $229,000. This compares to net loss of $94,000, or $0.01 per share, including stock based compensation expense of $151,000 in the same quarter last year, and a net loss of $144,000, or $0.01 per share, including stock based compensation expense of $186,000 in the previous quarter.

Phil McDermott, AltiGen’s CFO, said, “Our push to drive larger systems revenue contribution continues as sales of larger systems grew to 22 percent of total systems shipped versus 19 percent last quarter. Consequently, we delivered a slightly higher gross margin of 56.5 percent and continue to have a strong balance sheet, ending the quarter with $10.1 million in cash and short-term investments with no long-term debt.”

Stock Repurchase Program
In November 2007, the board authorized a repurchase program of up to $2.0 million of shares of AltiGen’s common stock. Since inception of the program through December 31, 2007, AltiGen repurchased 109,378 shares for approximately $174,000. The program is approved through November 2008.

Outlook
The company has reaffirmed its fiscal 2008 guidance of 20 to 25 percent revenue growth compared to fiscal year 2007. Fleming concluded, “Even though buyer decision cycles have slowed, we continue to drive lead generation and execute on our new software assurance program. Additionally, we have just scratched the surface on our customer upgrade campaign launched this quarter, which represents a significant long term revenue opportunity.”

Earnings Conference Call
AltiGen will conduct a conference call with investment professionals at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (5:00 PM Eastern Time) today, January 23, 2008 to discuss AltiGen’s results of operations for the first quarter. Dial (800) 862-9098 (domestic) or (785) 424-1051 (international) to listen in to the call. The conference call ID is “7AltiGen.” A live Webcast will also be made available at www.altigen.com. A telephonic replay will be available approximately one hour after the call through January 25, 2008. To access the replay, dial (402) 220-0874. A web archive will be made available here for 90 days following the call’s conclusion.

About AltiGen Communications
AltiGen Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATGN) is a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Microsoft-based Unified Communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, branch offices and call centers. AltiGen’s scalable, integrated, and easy to manage all-in-one unified communications solutions enable an array of applications like standards based SIP VoIP phones and servers, unified messaging, voicemail, call recording, conferencing, call activity reporting and mobility solutions that leverage both the Internet and the public telephone network to take advantage of the convergence of voice and data communications. AltiGen’s systems are designed with an open architecture and are built on an industry standard platform. This adherence to widely used standards allows products to integrate with and leverage the existing technology investment of partners and customers. For more information, call 1-888-ALTIGEN or visit the web site at www.altigen.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding the continued market acceptance of our Voice over IP telephone systems, our continued growth of the MAX 1000 VoIP phone system, our ability to continue this upward revenue trend, our successful execution of adding new quality value added resellers, including a successful partnership with a leading North American master distributor, and the successful introduction of our new automated multi-site enterprise communications manager. These statements reflect management’s current expectation. However, actual results could differ materially as a result of unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks related to AltiGen’s limited operating history. For a more detailed description of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting AltiGen’s performance, please refer to AltiGen’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and all subsequent current reports on Form 8-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to AltiGen as of the date hereof and AltiGen assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

AltiGen Contact:
Phil McDermott
CFO
AltiGen Communications
510-252-9712
pmcdermott@altigen.com
Investor Relations
Christiane Pelz
Lippert / Heilshorn & Associates, Inc
415-433-3777

cpelz@lhai.com

AltiGen Communications Signs Techland Group as a New Distribution

January 29, 2008

Fremont, California, January 22, 2008 — AltiGen® Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATGN), a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Unified Communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, branch offices and call centers, has entered into a distribution agreement with Techland Group, a leading distributor of computer and communications products and services in the United Kingdom.

“We are extremely pleased to have Techland as our distribution partner in the UK,” said AltiGen President and COO Jeremiah Fleming. “Techland brings a wealth of VoIP knowledge to the table and is ideally suited to recruit, train and develop UK reseller partners. With the local presence and VoIP expertise that Techland offers, we believe AltiGen will begin to realize a new revenue stream during 2008.”

“We are excited to offer AltiGen’s industry-leading VoIP and Unified Communications products,” said Anurag Patel, CEO of Techland Group. “AltiGen has the right products and price points to give resellers a competitive edge in the growing VoIP market. Its focus on delivering a complete business communications solution is exactly what is needed in the UK SMB market.“

Techland Group will offer AltiGen’s complete line of VoIP business phone systems to its reseller channel, including branch office, enterprise and call center solutions. In addition, Techland will offer its channel partners specialized sales and technical training in order to quickly ramp-up and support new AltiGen resellers.

About Techland Group
Techland Group’s mission is to deliver to the UK business community, public services and government departments ‘best of breed’ specialist electronic messaging and data communications solutions to satisfy current and future enterprise sized applications. Based within the UK’s ’silicon corridor,’ Techland Group has provided specialist messaging and data communications products and services to UK organisations since
1983. Techland business operates in four main areas:

• Server control systems including digital extension products.
• Converged voice and data communications software and hardware including
Voice over IP and computer-telephony integration solutions.
• Network fax messaging solutions
• Installation, development and support services.

About AltiGen Communications
AltiGen Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATGN) is a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and Microsoft-based Unified Communications solutions for small-tomedium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, branch offices and call centers. AltiGen’s scalable, integrated, and easy to manage all in-one unified communications solutions enable an array of applications like standards based SIP VoIP phones and servers, unified messaging, voicemail, call recording, conferencing, call activity reporting and mobility solutions that leverage both the Internet and the public telephone network to take advantage of the convergence of voice and data communications. AltiGen’s systems are designed with an open
architecture and are built on an industry standard platform. This adherence to widely used standards allows products to integrate with and leverage the existing technology investment of partners and customers. For more information, call 1-888-ALTIGEN or visit the web site at www.altigen.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding the continued market acceptance of our Voice over IP telephone systems, and a successful partnership with a leading distributor in the Untied Kingdom. These statements reflect management’s current expectation. However, actual results could differ materially as a result of unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks related to AltiGen’s limited operating history. For a more detailed description of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting AltiGen’s performance, please refer to AltiGen’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 and all subsequent current reports on Form 8-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to AltiGen as of the date hereof and AltiGen assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.


Bardissi Enterprises, LLC partners with TOMTOM WORK and is now a distributor and installer of Global Positioning Systems Solutions.

January 28, 2008

January, 2008 – Bardissi Enterprises, LLC is now partnered with TOMTOM WORK for the distribution and installation of GPS Solutions. This partnership will give Bardissi Enterprises the ability to provide our clients with the most current and Technologically advanced GPS systems for both business and personal use, states Andino R. Ward, VP of Marketing & Operations for Bardissi Enterprises, LLC. The GPS Solutions for business applications will have new capabilities like, smart and efficient tracking, tracing and planning as well as easy and clear navigation, two way communications and professional reporting. Many of the aforementioned features are also available to the personal GPS user as well. As a Managed Information Technology Solutions Company being partnered with TOMTOM WORKS gives us another component that ties into the interconnectivity of the many facets of Information Technology Systems that our clients use on a daily basis and affords them the comfort of knowing that Bardissi Enterprises is a one stop shop that can provide for all their Information Technology needs. We see this relationship as one that will be profitable to both our companies and very beneficial to our clients, current and new as they will, once again, be able to get great technology at very affordable prices, with in depth education and technical training on the use of the new GPS Solutions, states George Bardissi, President of Bardissi Enterprises.


“Home Helpers” of Lansdale contracts with Bardissi Enterprises, LLC

January 28, 2008

Home Helpers of Lansdale has contracted with Bardissi Enterprises for the upgrade of their current computer system. Bardissi Enterprises will take Home Helpers from a Peer-to-Peer computer system to a Client Server Network based system. This advancement will give Home Helpers greater operational capability both in the office and outside the office. The Client Server System will network all the technology that Home Helpers uses into one user bundle which will allow management and employees to have access to company information faster while in or out of the office, to include even connecting their cell phones and home computers with the office server. Home Helpers, provides a very needed and unique service to families or individuals requesting or requiring assistance with activities of daily living. Their clients include the aging, those recovering from an illness, hospitalization or pregnancy and whose loved ones see the need for Personalized Care, Companionship, Assistance with meals, Light housekeeping, Transportation, Errand services and Much More. 


Vintage-Cosmo, LLC Signs with Bardissi Enterprises, LLC

January 28, 2008

Vintage Cosmos, LLC contracts with Bardissi Enterprises January, 2008 – Vintage Cosmos, LLC of Hatfield is now under contract with Bardissi Enterprises for the provision of Managed Information Technology Solutions, service and support.  Joe Purshock, President of Vintage Cosmos views the partnership with Bardissi Enterprises as one that will advance the companies computer hardware and software into a stronger more viable network and platform that will enhance and expand Vintage Cosmos ability to increase its business and thus its ability to reach a broader market share in its specialized field. Vintage Cosmos, LLC is the only, company of its kind that specializes in rare original and authentic Italian Motorcycle Parts for vintage motorcycles. The company supplies vintage motorcycle parts to clients all over the world and is a highly sought after supplier of Vintage Italian Motorcycle Parts. With a vast catalog of parts and supplies, one can get anything they need to restore that special and rare motorcycle to its original state. “We are very happy to be partnered with Vintage Cosmos, LLC   for the provision of their Managed Information Technology Solutions.  Our involvement gives them consistent IT support, service, and education, at an affordable price, which will keep them up to date on the rapidly changing world of Information Technology.” stated George Bardissi, President of Bardissi Enterprises.   Bardissi Enterprises, LLC is a full service Managed Information Technology Solutions service and support company located in Hatfield, specializing in IT service and support for homes, businesses and municipalities. We specialize in Business Network Solutions Home Computer Solutions Security Solutions Business Phone Solutions Smart Phone & Wireless Technology Solutions GPS Technology Solutions Product Sales & Solutions Web hosting & Design Solutions Audio Visual Solutions Liquidation & Recycling Solutions Technology Training Solutions.


Aptcor Commerical Realtors Sign with Bardissi Enterprises

January 28, 2008

Lansdale, PA – December 1, 2007 APTCOR Commercial Realtors has secured the services of Bardissi Enterprises, LLC to provide Managed Information Technology Solutions support and service for their company.Bardissi Enterprises is also upgrading all of APTCOR’s current computers as well as installing a new server which will increase their operational capabilities and enhance their network based system.APTCOR Commercial Realtors is an established firm, located in Lansdale, providing commercial brokerage services to the business and investment community. Their services include sales, leasing, valuations, business and mortgage brokerage, property management, contract development and investment building assignments. After a quarter century in commercial real estate, APTCOR is regarded as a responsive, prolific, hardworking and resourceful organization as well as being a true asset to the community, from both their business and civic community involvement.“We are very happy to be partnered with APTCOR for the provision of their Managed Information Technology Solutions.  Our involvement gives them consistent IT support, service, and education, at an affordable price, which will keep them up to date on the rapidly changing world of Information Technology.” stated George Bardissi, President of Bardissi Enterprises.  Bardissi Enterprises, LLC is a full service Managed Information Technology Solutions service and support company located in Hatfield, specializing in IT service and support for homes, businesses and municipalities. We specialize in Business Network Solutions, Home Computer Solutions, Security Solutions, Business Phone Solutions, Product Sales & Solutions, Web Solutions, Audio Visual Solutions, Liquidation & Recycling Solutions and Technology Training Solutions.


Quicktime Hammered by Four Multimedia File Vulnerabilities

January 15, 2008

Severity: High

15 January, 2008

Summary:

  • This vulnerability affects: Quicktime 7.3.1.70 for Mac and PC (and possibly earlier versions)
  • How an attacker exploits it: By enticing your users to download and play a malicious movie or image in Quicktime
  • Impact: Attacker executes code on your user’s computer, potentially gaining complete control of it
  • What to do: If you allow Quicktime (or iTunes), upgrade to 7.4. Otherwise, remove these applications from your company’s computers

Exposure:

Today, Apple released an alert fixing four vulnerabilities in their popular media player application, Quicktime. (Current versions of iTunes also ship with Quicktime; if your users have iTunes, they most likely have Quicktime.) These applications run on Windows and Macintosh computers, and both platforms are susceptible to exploitation of these security flaws. Apple’s alert specifies Vista and XP SP2 as the vulnerable versions of Windows.

The vulnerabilities relate to different processes in Quicktime (for example, how it opens a picture file, how it displays movie files, how it handles Macintosh Resource records, and so on), but the flaws share a similar result if successfully exploited. If an attacker can get one of your users to open a maliciously crafted movie or image file, he could trigger any of these flaws to execute code on your user’s computer, with the same privileges and permissions your user has. If your users have local administrative privileges, the attacker could gain complete control of their machines.

Last week, we reported a zero day Quicktime vulnerability involving RTSP streams. We have tested the Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit for that vulnerability against the Quicktime update Apple released today; unfortunately, this update does not fix that previously reported issue. Whether or not you install today’s Quicktime update, you should still follow the workarounds described in our previous alert to protect yourself from the zero day RTSP Quicktime flaw.

Solution Path:

Apple has released Quicktime version 7.4 (or iTunes 7.6) to correct these flaws. If you allow (or suspect that your users have installed) Quicktime or iTunes in your network, we recommend that users either remove the applications or install version 7.4.

The latest versions of Quicktime and iTunes for Windows ship with Apple Software Update. Apple Software Update automatically detects updates such as this one for Quicktime, then informs you, so that you can install it as soon as possible. If you choose to allow Quicktime or iTunes in your network, we recommend you set Apple Software Update to check for new updates daily and allow it to assist you in keeping your Apple software current.

Note: By default, Apple ships Quicktime combined with iTunes. If you do not want iTunes, download the standalone version of Quicktime.

For All Users:

These attacks rely on one of your users downloading and opening any of several different Quicktime movie or image file types. Many of these multimedia formats have legitimate business uses and should not be blocked in their entirety at your firewall. Unless you want to block all the media types that Quicktime supports, you should insist that users either remove Quicktime and iTunes, or install Apple’s Quicktime update as soon as possible.

Status:

Apple released Quicktime 7.4, which fixes this issue.

References:

Apple security updates


Watchguard: new Fireware® and Fireware Pro 10 appliance software

January 15, 2008
Gearing Up for the “10″ Launch

At the end of this month, WatchGuard® will launch the new Fireware® and Fireware Pro 10 appliance software for the Firebox® X. Get ready for a host of new features and significant benefits your customers will appreciate, guaranteeing the Firebox X an even more competitive market position.
Here’s a quick look at the 10 most important changes in “10″:



Integrated SSL VPN  
Secure remote access via an SSL VPN thin client

  • SSL VPN provides an outstanding combination of stronger security, greater ease of use, and near-universal access compared to other VPN protocols
  • SSL VPN is fully integrated on the Firebox, meaning less hardware to manage and more sophisticated networking for your customer’s dollar

Single sign-on
Transparent Firebox Authentication via Active Directory

  • Integration with directory service streamlines authentication, saving time and eliminating hassles 
  • Administrators maintain tight security without sacrificing a seamless web surfing experience 

VoIP and Video conferencing support 
One of the most-requested new features

  • VoIP and video conferencing solutions work seamlessly with the Firebox
  • Supports standards-based SIP and H.323 voice and video calls 

New virus outbreak detection in spamBlocker
Adds another powerful layer of malware protection for the network 

  • Uses Commtouch® RPD™ technology to identify and block email-borne viruses – with near 100% accuracy rating
  • Supplements desktop AV for maximum protection against malware 
  • Eliminates the need for time-intensive malware clean-up, thereby lowering total cost of ownership 

Enhanced IPS signature set and engine
Technology behind a Gateway AV/IPS subscription gets faster and stronger 

  • The best IPS throughput in the industry, based on price-versus-performance, gets even better
  • With a proven commercial signature set that is designed for maximum efficiency
  • Includes new SCADA signatures to protect industrial devices

HTTPS in WebBlocker, and 54 category support
More specific surfing restrictions increase productivity and protection

  • Administrators gain even more granular control as web filtering categories increase from 44 to 54
  • URL-based filtering of https traffic stops users from slipping through backdoors for off-limits web surfing

SNMPv3 support 
Secures device communications with fallback to SNMPv2 

  • Use popular SNMP-based third-party management solutions to monitor Firebox appliances
  • Fallback to SNMPv2 allows compatibility with the highest number of systems 
  • Key capability for federal customers and organizations requiring additional security measures

New reporting
Faster and more flexible, with a great new look and feel

  • New SQL-based reporting
  • Improved performance and scalability

Integration with LiveSecurity®
Smoother initial setup experience

  • With 10, it is easier and faster than ever to set up a new WatchGuard appliance. Companies spend less time managing devices, more time growing their business
  • New alerting function keeps the administrator up to date on the latest security alerts and WatchGuard product releases

Expanded quarantine for AV
Email caught by AV engine can be quarantined for later administrator review

  • Allows safe cleaning of files
  • Administrator can see what email is infected
  • Email users don’t lose mission-critical attachments that may be infected

Note: Some competitors offer either spam or virus quarantine. WatchGuard is the only UTM solution offering both!   Fireware 10 is currently scheduled to launch Monday, January 28, 2008. While we prepare to send additional updates, contact your territory sales manager for sales training dates.