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.
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.
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.