WatchGuard Technologies has announced the release of new XTM 5 Series network security appliances. Appliance packet filtering performance has risen nearly 40%, gateway anti-virus is 190% faster, intrusion prevention (IPS) is up 220% and overall UTM performance is more than 150% better than the preceding generation.
The New WatchGuard XTM 5 Series is available in four new models: XTM 515, XTM 525, XTM 535 and the top-performance XTM 545. Basic firewall throughput starts at 2 Gbps for the XTM 515 and increases up to 3.5 Gbps for the XTM 545. Throughput with the full security offered by enabling next-generation UTM services starts at 850 Mbps for the XTM 515 and increases up to 1.23 Gbps for the XTM 545.
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With Application Control, businesses gain granular control over Web 2.0 applications, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and hundreds more. There is the option to add Gateway Anti-virus, WebBlocker, spamBlocker and Reputation Enabled Defense.
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The new XTM 5 Series takes advantage of the ability to create highly secure virtual private network (VPN) tunnels for Apple iPad, iPhone and other iOS-based devices, as well as smartphones and tablets powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the New WatchGuard XTM 5 Series starts at $1,765. All four models are available now from authorized WatchGuard resellers worldwide.
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