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Follow on Google News | WatchGuard Announces UTM Solution for Windows Azure Cloud PlatformWith Windows Azure and Microsoft Hyper-V support, WatchGuard delivers powerful security for fast-growing cloud computing market
By: WatchGuard “Windows Azure’s cloud scalability, speed, and economics make it a compelling option for our customers that want to take advantage of the cloud while continuing to use their on-premises infrastructure,” All WatchGuard XTM security appliances now offer full support for VPN access to the Windows Azure Virtual Network service, allowing organisations to quickly and easily create secure VPN tunnels linking on-premise networks and cloud environments. Combined with its existing Microsoft Hyper-V support (Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V Server 2008 R2, and Hyper-V Server 2012), this makes WatchGuard the only company to deliver unified threat management for the hybrid cloud, ensuring secure and seamless data access across public cloud, private network and virtualised IT environments. “As we work with customers to extend on-premise infrastructure to the cloud using Windows Azure, we need to ensure both a high level of security and seamless data access across multiple environments,” Microsoft’s Windows Azure platform is fast gaining momentum with enterprise customers. It currently accounts for 20 percent of the cloud computing market, a number that is projected to grow to 35 percent within the year according to Forrester Research, Inc., Analyst James Staten in an April 2013 Bloomberg News article, entitled “Microsoft Azure Sales Top $1 Billion Challenging Amazon.”* “Windows Azure is clearly a compelling solution for organisations that are looking to improve and extend availability of their IT services,” said Roger Klorese, director of product management at WatchGuard. “We are pleased to work closely with Microsoft to bring the same level of comprehensive and best-in-class security that companies rely on for private networks to these growing cloud connections.” About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of integrated, multi-function business security solutions that intelligently combine industry standard hardware, Best-of-Breed security features, and policy-based management tools. WatchGuard provides easy-to-use but enterprise-powerful protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® To learn more, visit: www.watchguard.com. For additional information, promotions and updates follow WatchGuard on Twitter @WatchGuardTech or @WatchGuardUK on Facebook, or on the LinkedIn Company page. WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners. *http://www.bloomberg.com/ Press Contact: Allie Andrews PRPR Tel: + 44 (0)1442 245030 Email: allie[at]prpr[ Distributed on behalf of PRPR by NeonDrum news distribution service (http://www.neondrum.com) End
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