Check Point Wins 2010 Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Telecoms Award for Network Security Vendor of the Year
Check Point shines in Malaysia and receives distinction from prestigious consulting firm Frost & Sullivan as Network Security Vendor of the Year
Singapore —
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that it has received the 2010 Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Telecoms Award for Network Security Vendor of the Year.
The Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Telecoms Award is an annual award presided by an esteemed panel of judges from the industry, complemented by the expert research team from the leading consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. Awards are conferred in different areas related to the telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry, and aim to recognize the outstanding companies that have pushed the boundaries of excellence in the industries in Malaysia in the past year.
"Check Point enjoyed robust revenue growth in the Malaysian market in 2009. In particular, the company's integrated security solutions UTM-1 and Power-1 saw rising mindshare among its customer base. Check Point's new software blade strategy was also very well received and generated promising feedback from Malaysian enterprises," said Frost & Sullivan research analyst, Phoenix Tran.
"In addition, Check Point's acquisition of the Nokia's security appliances division and the expansion of its distribution network in Malaysia led to new customer wins last year. The company's continuous product innovation, strong local presence and rapid channel expansion has certainly cemented its position as a leading security specialist in the country," she added.
"This distinction clearly demonstrates Check Point's commitment to our customers and is a clear testament of our product leadership and excellent market performance. We wish to warmly thank our valued customers, our channel partners, the industry experts as well as the analysts from Frost & Sullivan," said John Ong, regional director of Check Point Software Technologies in South Asia. "Malaysia is a developed information and communications nation, with an advanced and robust ICT sector. We are confident that Check Point will continue to play a pivotal role in securing networks and corporate information resources as the nation leaps forward in this fast-changing connected world."
The recipients of the 2010 Network Security Vendor of the Year Award were selected based on a set of criteria for financial year 2009, including revenue and revenue growth, market share and growth in market share, key customer wins, business strategy, product innovation and product portfolio.
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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, is the only vendor to deliver Total Security for networks, data and endpoints, unified under a single management framework. Check Point provides customers with uncompromised protection against all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total cost of ownership. Check Point first pioneered the industry with FireWall-1 and its patented stateful inspection technology. Today, Check Point continues to innovate with the development of the Software Blade architecture. The dynamic Software Blade architecture delivers secure, flexible and simple solutions that can be fully customized to meet the exact security needs of any organization or environment. Check Point customers include tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes including all Fortune 100 companies. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.
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