June 30, 2010
the MPLS-Experts Blog posted a great article about Astaro and Astaro RED today. Follow this link for the full article: http://www.mpls-experts.com/blog/
May 26, 2010
Astaro RED, (Remote Ethernet Device) is now available. Astaro RED combines VPN functionality and complete IT security for branch offices by automatically connecting with a central Astaro Security Gateway. The devices can cut the cost of securing and administering a branch office's security by up to 80% by eliminating the need for IT staff and additional security products at the remote office.
More information can be found here: http://www.astaro.com/news-events/press-releases/astaro-red-simplifying-branch-office-security
April 22, 2010
Astaro RED was selected as a Best of Interop finalist for the security award category, recognizing Astaro's significant technological advancements in this specific category area. The Best of Interop winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 28 during Interop Las Vegas, happening April 25-29 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. For more information visit: http://www.bestofinterop.com.
March 3, 2010
This morning, Astaro announced three new products that will be available in 2010. Each product will allow organizations to connect their network while remaining confident in its security and ensuring access to information. Also in development is version 8 of the Astaro Security Gateway. This next generation security platform will include a new user interface and support for IPv6.
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February 16, 2010
At the beginning of the month, Astaro announced our new licensing model to the world. This model is designed to better meet the needs of our partner community and our end-users. Below you will find the details of the new licensing model.
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January 26, 2010
Astaro has made a commitment to helping our partners grow their businesses. This is why we began offering our partner community advanced training sessions, implemented organizational and business process improvements and why we are hosting a series of events in the early part of 2010.
These events will feature information regarding Astaro's product roadmap, the security industry, competitive messaging information and technical demonstrations as well as an opportunity to network with other members of the Astaro partner community.
The first two events will be held in Miami and Orlando on March 10th and 16th respectively. We encourage all partners in the area, as well as those considering joining the Astaro partner community, to attend an event.
For more information about dates, times and locations and to register for an event click here.
We hope to see you there!
January 19, 2010
On January 15th, Business Solutions magazine hosted a webinar featuring Jim Roddy, Business Solutions, president and Gennifer Biggs, security storage and managed services editor. The webinar, titled: "Products To Leverage For Your Own Economic Recovery", discussed pitfalls to avoid in the economic recovery, product financing support for IT companies ramping up for the recovery and basic business advice for 2010.
The webinar featured a guest speaker, Astaro partner Dean Wescott, CMO of Kincaid Network Solutions. During his segment, Dean discussed his experiences leveraging the Astaro Security Gateway Essential Firewall Edition and how it will help VARs and managed services security providers gain momentum in 2010.
December 21, 2009
Astaro has officially announced the availability of the Astaro Command Center version 2.1. The newest version of the free central management tool includes updated and new functions that enable Astaro partners to offer managed security services.
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December 15, 2009
Earlier this week SC Magazine published the list of finalists in the SC Magazine Reader's Choice and Excellence Awards Program. Astaro was named a finalist in three Reader's Choice categories and as an Excellence Award finalist for the Best SME Security Solution category.
For the full list of finalists visit: http://www.scmagazineus.com/scawards2010-finalists/section/1309/
November 23, 2009
Logansport Savings Bank was using the Astaro Security Gateway to block attacks and spam at their Indiana office when it was suggested that the Astaro did not have an effective IPS (intrusion prevention system). Although they were happy with the Astaro's performance they decided it was better to test the Astaro against a competitor to ensure they had the right product for their network.
"As a financial institution we can't take any chances with our security so although we felt the Astaro Security Gateway was effectively protecting our network we wanted to make sure," said Mike Thompson, Compliance Officer at Logansport Savings Bank.
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November 16, 2009
This morning, Astaro announced the availability of the free Astaro Security Gateway Essential Firewall edition. The Essential Firewall edition includes basic, yet critical functionality that all organizations need to secure their networks and operate a successful business.
October 14, 2009
Astaro was selected as the first runner-up in the Software-based Firewall category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. WindowSecurity.com is the leading Windows Security resource site and bases its award solely on visitor's votes. For more information you can read the press release here.
October 13, 2009
Astaro customer Mid-Americas Overseas was able to reduce IT Administration time by 75%, increase their visibility into Internet usage trends, improve employee productivity and improve network security using the Astaro Security Gateway.
More information regarding their use of the Astaro Security Gateway can be found here and here.
September 17, 2009
Today Astaro announced the appointment of a new Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. Günter Junk, who will be based in Germany, will be responsible for Astaro's worldwide sales and marketing strategy as a globally operating vendor for UTM solutions.
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September 10, 2009
Astaro customer NeuroScience Consultants, a multi-location group of over 30 neurologists spread out over sixteen locations, saved $100,000 a year using Astaro's Unified Threat Management appliance, the Astaro Security Gateway.
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September 2, 2009
Today, Astaro announced that it will soon offer a Free Business Firewall for VMware to all organizations with virtual environments. The Free VMware Firewall will protect networks from external threats as well as control and monitor communications between virtual machines. The Free Business Firewall for VMware offers the base functionality of the Astaro Security Gateway virtual appliance using a special license key.
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August 26, 2009
Astaro's Regina Grieco was named one of Everything Channel's CRN Magazine Top 100 Women in the Channel. This award honors women in the channel who were able to achieve great results as executives and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel. The Top 100 Women in the Channel represent a changing trend in a traditionally all male industry.