Dell Completes Acquisition of IT Security Leader SonicWALL
16th May 2012 - Dell today announced it has finalized its acquisition of SonicWALL, Inc., a leader in advanced network security, secure remote access, email security, backup and recovery, and management and reporting. The SonicWALL acquisition expands Dell’s security software and services portfolio. Dell expects the transaction to be accretive to earnings on a non-GAAP basis in the second half of this year.
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SonicWALL Highlights Recent Next-Gen Firewall Test Wins, Latest Industry Trends, Demonstrates Competitive Dominance at Interop Las Vegas 2012
9th May 2012 - SonicWALL, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions, will discuss its most recent next-generation firewall (NGFW) test results from NSS Labs and its win of Network World’s Clear Choice NGFW Faceoff at Interop 2012 in Las Vegas, May 6-10.
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Firms overlook BYOD security
9th May 2012 - 47 percent of firms questioned haven’t increased security for BYOD deployment
A lack of security around BYOD (Bring Your own Device) is leaving companies vulnerable to data protection loss and other risks according to a new survey from SonicWALL and YouGov
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Leading Analyst Firm Positions SonicWALL in Leaders Quadrant for Unified Threat Management
25th April 2012 - SonicWALL, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions, today announced that Gartner has positioned SonicWALL in the leaders quadrant of its 2012 Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management.
"We firmly believe our position in the 'Leaders' quadrant confirms our ability to execute in the marketplace and underscores the strong and stable commission of our business," said Patrick Sweeney, vice president of product management and corporate marketing at SonicWALL.
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SonicWALL Addresses ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Trend for SMB Customers with Latest SSL VPN Firmware Release
25th April 2012 - New SSL VPN 6.0 firmware leverages enterprise-grade endpoint control capabilities from award-winning Aventail solution to secure non-IT-managed Windows devices
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Visit M247 at the CONVERGENCE SUMMIT NORTH SHOW - Stand 35
4th April 2012 - Our parent company M247 will be exhibiting at the Convergence Summit North Show in MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX so come and talk to us on stand 35
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SonicWALL launches UTM for SMEs with mobile support
21st March 2012 - SonicWALL has launched a new unified threat management (UTM) firewall to offer anti-malware, intrusion prevention, URL filtering and application control capabilities, along with mobile platform support.
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Dell announces intent to acquire SonicWALL, Inc.
21st March 2012 - Dell® is committed to invest in the future of SonicWALL’s product lines. As a result, our customers will continue to see new and leading-edge Network Security and Data Protection solutions from SonicWALL. With an expanded infrastructure there is an ability to deliver even greater support.
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Secure the iOS Revolution With Your Existing SonicWALL Solution
1st December 2011 - The iOS revolution is upon us - smartphones and tablets are everywhere. Notably, iOS devices such as Apple® iPads® and iPhones® have emerged as a preferred mobile platform. For the user, flexibility, quality and ease-of-use is unmatched. But for IT professionals, security and management is problematic. Unmanaged devices connecting to network resources through unsecured hotspots are a recipe for disaster. So if your customers aren’t scanning all inbound traffic, network integrity and data security can be seriously compromised.
The good news is that, beginning today, your SonicWALL® customers who use any of our SSL VPN solutions can simply download an app via the App StoreSM to extend the robust security they rely on today, everywhere - at no cost.
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SC Magazine nominates SonicWALL finalist in six categories of its annual US awards
16th November 2011 - SC Magazine nominates SonicWALL finalist in six categories of its annual US awards.
SonicWALL is listed in the following categories -
Best SME Security Solution for SonicWALL NSA 2400MX
Best Web Application Firewall for SonicWALL Web Application Firewall Service
Best Policy Management Solution for SonicWALL UMA EM5000
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Are you keeping an eye on Mobile Threats
21st October 2011 - Both web-based and app-based threats are increasing in prevalence and sophistication.
Android users are two and a half times as likely to encounter malware today than 6 months ago and three out of ten Android owners are likely to encounter a web-based threat on their device each year.
An estimated half million to one million people were affected by Android malware in the first half of 2011; Android apps infected with malware went from 80 apps in January to over 400 apps cumulative in June 2011.
Attackers are deploying a variety of increasingly sophisticated techniques to take control of the phone, personal data, and money. Additionally, malware writers are using new distribution techniques, such as malvertising and upgrade attacks.
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Acquisition of additional new building means M247 has plenty of room to expand
21st October 2011 - Described by Technical Director Chris Byrd as a deal that was “too good to miss” M247 is pleased to announce that we have exchanged contracts on the purchase of a new building that will give us lots of room to expand. Since 2009, our existing building has housed full-time 24 x 7 technical support, administration and management staff with a state of the art datacentre being housed on a separate floor. This new building offers lots of potential for growth and development into new areas.
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M247 Ltd ranked 4th fastest growing technology company in the North of England by Deloitte
18th November 2010 - M247 Ltd are proud to announce their ranking in the 2010 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, placing them in the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK. To determine the fastest growing companies, Deloitte reviewed fiscal year revenues over the last five years, calculated the revenue growth percentage, and compared the growth of all the technology companies. Making this list is a significant accomplishment for M247 Ltd.
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IceColo’s Manchester datacentre is one of the most energy efficient in Europe.
17th November 2010 - It is estimated that datacentres account for more than 3% of the UK's entire energy consumption.
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SonicWALL First Company to Receive Enterprise Firewall Certification From ICSA Labs
10th November 2010 - SonicWALL, Inc. the leading provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions, today announced it is the first network security vendor to receive ICSA Labs Enterprise Firewall Certification. The ICSA Labs certification covers the entire SonicWALL E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA) series
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