HOD HASHARON, Israel,
October 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT), a leading global
supplier of service optimization and revenue generation solutions
for fixed and mobile broadband operators and cloud providers, and
Check Point Software Technologies, announced today collaboration to
demonstrate a virtual mobile Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS)
solution for bringing cutting-edge security services to mobile
networks leveraging network functions virtualization (NFV) and
software-defined networking (SDN). The proof of concept
demonstration (PoC) took place in October during the Layer 123 SDN
& OpenFlow World Congress in Düsseldorf, Germany.
In recent years, mobile devices have not only been one of the
largest accelerators of business, but also presented the largest
threat to their security. Six percent of mobile users visit
"malware-risky" websites, according to a recent Allot MobileTrends
report. By harnessing the power of NFV and SDN, mobile operators
can deliver a secure broadband experience to businesses and
consumers, while maintaining a consistent Internet experience for
mobile users.
The joint solution that was demonstrated consists of Allot's
Service Gateway - Virtual Edition with Check Point's Security
Gateway Virtual Edition. Allot provided a virtual network function
(VNF) with pre-integrated services and a framework connected to the
cloud infrastructure, orchestration, OSS and BSS platforms. Check
Point provided a VNF protecting dynamic virtualized environments
from internal and external threats by securing virtual machines and
applications with the full range of Check Point Software Blades.
Software Defined Networking (SDN), which enables the separation of
the control plane and data plane, is used to diminish deployment
challenges in NFV such as service consistency and reliability.
"The cyber threat landscape is changing rapidly," said
Alon Kantor, VP of Business
Development at Check Point. "This integration enables advanced,
industry-leading security to be delivered to NFV customers, so they
can enjoy the same level of protection for their virtual
environments as they do for their physical ones."
"Our live demonstration showed how Allot and Check Point can
provide a consistent and secure user experience in a mobile
environment," said Jay Klein, CTO at
Allot Communications. "This PoC proves that Allot and Check Point
can help network operators improve service delivery and
consistency, cut operational costs, reduce time to market and
monetize the benefits of NFV and SDN."
Read the recent Heavy Reading paper that expands on the value of
rapid integration of security services in NFV.
About Allot Communications
Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT) is a leading
global provider of intelligent broadband solutions that put mobile,
fixed and cloud networks at the center of the digital lifestyle and
workstyle. Allot's DPI-based solutions identify and leverage the
business intelligence in data networks, empowering operators to
analyze, protect, improve and enrich the digital lifestyle services
they deliver. Allot's unique blend of innovative technology, proven
know-how and collaborative approach to industry standards and
partnerships enables network operators worldwide to elevate their
role in the digital lifestyle ecosystem and to open the door to a
wealth of new business opportunities. For more information, please
visit http://www.allot.com.
Forward Looking Statement
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which
express the current beliefs and expectations of Company management.
Such statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and
uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or
achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include risks relating to: our ability to compete
successfully with other companies offering competing technologies;
the loss of one or more significant customers; consolidation of,
and strategic alliances by, our competitors, government regulation;
lower demand for key value-added services; our ability to keep pace
with advances in technology and to add new features and value-added
services; managing lengthy sales cycles; operational risks
associated with large projects; our dependence on third party
channel partners for a material portion of our revenues; and other
factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's
annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Forward-looking statements in this release are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company
undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
Contacts:
Allot Communications
Sigalit Orr | Director of
Marketing Communications and Analyst Relations
+972-9-761-9171 | sorr@allot.com
Merritt Group, Inc.
Melissa Chadwick | Merritt
Group, Inc.
+1-571-382-8513 | chadwick@merrittgrp.com
SOURCE Allot Communications Ltd.