Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 18:32:47 -0400 From: Dave Whitinger <dave@whitinger.net> To: lwn@lwn.net Subject: press release Atipa Unveils User-friendly Firewalls Easy-to-use Solutions are Upgradeable, Affordable and Feature-rich KANSAS CITY, MO (August 7, 2000) -- Atipa Corporation, a leading provider of end-to-end Linux and open source solutions, today introduced the new Atipa Firewall and Firewall Plus to its Product Solution Series of scalable, easy-to-use business solutions. Both Linux firewalls are platform-neutral and fully upgradeable. Simple to operate and affordable, they provide the built-in flexibility needed to allow the firewalls to be adapted to the changing needs of any organization. The high performance Atipa Firewall Plus is a commercial grade ICSA-rated product that leverages the benefits of Progressive System's Phoenix Adaptive Firewall Technology (AFT) and Secure Management System (SMS), and has additional anti-attack features including a De-Militarized Zone (DMZ). The Firewall Plus is ideal for a wide range of organizations that operate web, FTP or e-mail servers and seek a strong but flexible network security system. The Atipa Firewall enables smaller organizations with limited technical resources to harness the power of e-business while optimizing the protection of all networked resources. Because it utilizes open source software, a system administrator has the freedom to add additional features and capabilities to the Firewall as he sees fit to meet the changing needs of the organization. "The need for enhanced network security is growing as more and more organizati ons conduct e-business and expand their presence on the Web," said Maria Goulet, Director of Marketing for Atipa. "Our firewalls deliver the reliable security needed by businesses that are expanding their web presence and need affordable solutions that are adaptable to changing needs." SAMPLE PRODUCT FEATURES Firewall Prices: Tower $899 Rack $1,299 Intel x86-based Processor, 64 MB RAM, 10.2 GB Hard Drive Dual NIC 1U Rackmount or Mid-tower Web-based software interface and remote administration DHCP server IP-Masquerading Easy to use GUI Easy installation Caching capability Firewall Plus Prices: Tower $3,229 Rack $3,629 Intel x86-based Processor, 64 MB RAM, 10.2 GB Hard Drive Triple NIC 1U Rackmount or Mid-tower ICSA-rated Security with DMZ Phoenix AFT with Adaptive State Analysis (ASA) firewall engine Phoenix Secure Management System (SMS) with strong authentification and encryption Web-based software interface and remote administration DHCP server IP-Masquerading Easy-to-use GUI Easy installation The Firewall Plus will be displayed next week, August 14-17, at Atipa's booth at the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in San Jose, California. "Atipa's Product Solution Series is designed especially for end users in those moderate-sized businesses who need mission-critical reliability wrapped in simple and affordable solutions," said Goulet. "We believe that is the value proposition they seek, and the value these firewalls deliver." About Atipa Corporation Founded in 1994, Atipa Corporation is one of the leading suppliers of pre-configured Linux workstations, servers and clusters for information management today. Best known as one of the first dedicated Linux solutions companies, Atipa partners with other technology and market leaders to make its products available in complete Linux solutions for businesses of all sizes. In early 2000 Atipa received over $30 million in equity capital from an investment group led by affiliates of Soros Private Equity Partners LLC, TA Associates, and WR Hambrecht + Co. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Atipa develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, scientific and engineering and government customers. Atipa provides Linux solutions based on Red Hat (Nasdaq:RHAT), SuSE, Caldera (Nasdaq: CALD), and Corel Linux (Nasdaq:CORL). For additional information about Atipa Corporation, the Product Solution Series or our end-to-end services, see Atipa on the Web at www.atipa.com or call Toll Free (800) 360-4346. Atipa Linux Solutions and the Atipa Linux Solutions logo are trademarks of Atipa Corporation. All other names and trademarks mentioned above are held by their respective owners and hereby respectively acknowledged. # # # Darrek Porter Director, Corporate Communications Atipa Linux Solutions 816-595-3000 dporter@atipa.com