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Untangle releases zSeries appliances and NG Firewall v14.2 for enhanced Network Security Framework

by Amrata Joshi on June 12, 2019

Yesterday, Untangle, a company that provides network security for SMBs (Small and Midsize Businesses) and distributed enterprises announced the release of its zSeries appliances. The zSeries appliances will provide better performance and functionality at a lower price for SMBs as well as distributed enterprises with cloud-managed next-generation firewalls.

The zSeries includes five appliances, right from small desktop models to 1U rackmount servers, as well as a wireless option. All these appliances will be preloaded with NG Firewall 14.2 version, it is Untangle’s network security software product that makes deployment easy. The zSeries appliances are now available on the Untangle website for purchase.

Heather Paunet, vice president of product management at Untangle said, “The zSeries offers a simplified lineup to suit customers from branch offices to large campuses. Key upgrades available with the zSeries include faster processors, more RAM, NVMe SSD storage on the z6 and above, and fiber connectivity on the z12 and above.”

She further added, “It’s never been easier to deploy cost-effective, cloud-managed network security across dispersed networks while ensuring a consistent security posture for organizations of any size.”

NG Firewall v14.2 packed with enhancements to web security and content filtering

Untangle NG Firewall 14.2 comes with enhancements to web security and content filtering. It also offers the ability to synchronize users with Azure Active Directory as well as bring enhancements to intrusion detection and prevention. NG Firewall has won 2019 Security Today Government Security Awards “The Govies” for Network Security.

Sponsorships Available

NG Firewall v14.2 offers options for Flagging, blocking and alerting based on search terms for YouTube, Yahoo, Google, Bing, and Ask. With this firewall, YouTube searches can now be easily logged, and usage can also be locked down to show content that meets the ‘safe search’ criteria.

Untangle NG Firewall 14.2 is available as a free upgrade for existing customers. Join Untangle for the Community Webinar: zSeries and NG Firewall v14.2 on June 18, 2019 to learn more about the features in 14.2 and the new zSeries appliances.

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