Check Point Wins Network Security Vendor of the Year

Internet security provider Check Point Software Technologies has received the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Award for Network Security Vendor of the Year. The award recognizes Check Point's "continuous commitment and outstanding industry achievements in developing innovative security solutions that meet real customer needs".

"Check Point has an excellent line of security solutions that appeal to various types of enterprises across industry sectors and sizes. This award recognizes their continued leadership in the security space," said Cathy Huang, industry analyst, Asia Pacific ICT of Frost & Sullivan. "The impressive mindshare that Check Point has generated was reflected in the company's strong 2010 revenue and earnings growth. Moreover, Check Point's software blade strategy has been well received by enterprises in the Asia Pacific region that are interested in a flexible and scalable security platform."

"We are very privileged to be named Network Security Vendor of the Year by our esteemed colleagues in the industry, senior executives and respected analysts from Frost & Sullivan. This award is a testament to the success of Check Point as a premier technology vendor that has pioneered the network security industry with its visionary strategies and innovative products, while remaining focused on diligently serving its customers," said Itzack Weinreb, vice president of Asia Pacific & Africa Sales at Check Point Software Technologies.

"We thank our valued customers, channel partners and the analysts from Frost & Sullivan for this honor. They can rest assured that Check Point will continue to define the information and security industry worldwide, and through itsvision of 3D Security, gradually transform IT security into an integral business process, aligning policies, people and enforcement for better security."

The Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Awards are attributed by a panel of judges, comprising senior executives from the industry, chief information officers (CIOs) and chief technology officers (CTOs), as well as Frost & Sullivan analysts. Awards are conferred to recognize the outstanding companies that have pushed the boundaries of industry excellence in the past year.