WatchGuard Technologies has announced that it was named Champion by Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in providing IT research and advice. WatchGuard SSL VPN offerings were evaluated under eight diverse categories: Features, Affordability, Usability, Architecture, Viability, Strategy, Reach and Channel. Of those, WatchGuard led the pack in Usability, Affordability, Viability, Strategy, and Channel, making it the strongest SSL VPN solution overall.

In addition to praising WatchGuard's SSL VPN as an exceptional solution, Info-Tech commended on the company's "strong international partner program, enabling services to small organizations around the world," as well as, "offering the most affordable solution in the marketplace." In receiving this high honor, WatchGuard out-performed SonicWALL, Barracuda, Juniper, Citrix, Array, F5 Networks, and Check Point in both product and vendor categories.

WatchGuard SSL VPN Solutions – The Right Solution for Any Environment
WatchGuard SSL VPN stand-alone solutions offer unsurpassed security and remote connectivity. The WatchGuard SSL 100 and 560 series of appliances are ideal for companies with remote and mobile users who need access to corporate resources outside the office. Additionally, WatchGuard XTM next-generation firewalls and UTMs are ideal solutions for businesses that want an all-in-one security with integrated SSL VPN functionality.

WatchGuard SSL 100 and SSL 560 – Award Winning Appliances
Remote employees are able to access important corporate data via home computers, mobile phones, or other web-enabled devices via WatchGuard SSL 100 and SSL 560 appliances. Strong network protection is provided with endpoint integrity checking including checks for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall software and more.

WatchGuard XTM Firewalls with VPN Technology
SSL VPN capabilities are built into all WatchGuard XTM next-generation firewalls and UTMs, which provide highly secure, remote connectivity. In just three clicks, administrators can quickly set up VPN tunnels for employees working in remote offices.