"Intel is working with industry leaders like IBM and Check Point to enhance the network security workload throughput on multi-core Intel® Xeon® processor based platforms. This has lead to exceptional application layer security processing performance benefiting Enterprises and Service Providers."
— Rose Schooler, General Manager, Embedded and Communications Group, Intel Corporation
Many telecommunications service providers are facing the accelerating adoption of pervasive wireless and the proliferation of broadband on to a converged IP-based network which is impacting every element of their network infrastructure. This impact of this transformation to an NGN infrastructure is particularly noticeable in the area of security.
Telecom service providers are seeking integrated security solutions that eliminate the cost and complexity associated with traditional security offerings.
Check Point Integrated Appliance Solutions enable IT departments and telecom service providers to design a total security solution specifically tailored for their needs. They combine proven Check Point security software solutions built on high performance, IBM BladeCenter and IBM System x platforms (Check Point M Series) all delivered as an integrated security solution with support from Check Point. These custom security appliances can be combined with other Check Point offerings like the Check Point UTM-1 appliance.
Check Point and IBM: a winning combination
The combination of Check Point and the IBM BladeCenter family delivers the performance, reliability and affordability demanded by mission critical telecommunications applications. The IBM BladeCenter is the ideal platform for the deployment of these security services providing a single platform to help reduce operating costs and complexity.
