CheckPoint Software Case Studies Embracing Secure Connectivity: Embarcadero Technologies and Check Point Express

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Embracing Secure Connectivity: Embarcadero Technologies and Check Point Express

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
Applicable Industries	National Security & Defense Retail
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Inventory Management Tamper Detection
Challenge	Embarcadero Technologies, a medium-sized technology company with a global presence, faced a significant challenge as it expanded its operations. The company's growth strategy involved acquiring small software development companies, which necessitated the need for a secure, efficient, and cost-effective Virtual Private Network (VPN). The goal was to connect geographically dispersed talent into flexible project teams to bring products to market quickly. However, as a mid-sized company, Embarcadero had a mid-sized budget for its IT infrastructure. The company needed a solution that would not only meet its security needs but also foster cross-site teamwork, enable efficient IT support, and be scalable enough to support further expansion. Read More
About Customer	Embarcadero Technologies is a medium-sized technology company with a significant reputation in the industry. The company's software is used by 96 of the Fortune 100 companies to build, optimize, and manage the relational databases that power their business-critical applications. Embarcadero has won numerous industry awards and consistently features on lists of industry leaders. The company's success is driven by its more than 270 employees located in eight different locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Embarcadero's growth strategy involves acquiring small software development companies, necessitating the need for a robust and secure IT infrastructure. Read More
Solution	Embarcadero Technologies found its solution in Check Point Express, a centrally managed, fully meshed site-to-site VPN. Designed specifically for mid-sized companies, Check Point Express offered an affordable solution that met all of Embarcadero's needs. It provided easy-to-manage, worry-free security, protecting business communications over the Internet and securing company resources from attacks and unauthorized access. Embarcadero was able to bring all its sites into one authentication domain for secure email service, instant messaging, file sharing, access to centrally hosted source code, and help desk support. The solution also enabled Embarcadero to quickly add contractors to the VPN community, fostering cross-site teamwork and enabling efficient IT support. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Networks & Connectivity - Gateways

Applicable Industries

National Security & Defense

Retail

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Tamper Detection

Challenge

Embarcadero Technologies, a medium-sized technology company with a global presence, faced a significant challenge as it expanded its operations. The company's growth strategy involved acquiring small software development companies, which necessitated the need for a secure, efficient, and cost-effective Virtual Private Network (VPN). The goal was to connect geographically dispersed talent into flexible project teams to bring products to market quickly. However, as a mid-sized company, Embarcadero had a mid-sized budget for its IT infrastructure. The company needed a solution that would not only meet its security needs but also foster cross-site teamwork, enable efficient IT support, and be scalable enough to support further expansion.

About Customer

Embarcadero Technologies is a medium-sized technology company with a significant reputation in the industry. The company's software is used by 96 of the Fortune 100 companies to build, optimize, and manage the relational databases that power their business-critical applications. Embarcadero has won numerous industry awards and consistently features on lists of industry leaders. The company's success is driven by its more than 270 employees located in eight different locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Embarcadero's growth strategy involves acquiring small software development companies, necessitating the need for a robust and secure IT infrastructure.

Solution

Embarcadero Technologies found its solution in Check Point Express, a centrally managed, fully meshed site-to-site VPN. Designed specifically for mid-sized companies, Check Point Express offered an affordable solution that met all of Embarcadero's needs. It provided easy-to-manage, worry-free security, protecting business communications over the Internet and securing company resources from attacks and unauthorized access. Embarcadero was able to bring all its sites into one authentication domain for secure email service, instant messaging, file sharing, access to centrally hosted source code, and help desk support. The solution also enabled Embarcadero to quickly add contractors to the VPN community, fostering cross-site teamwork and enabling efficient IT support.

Impact #1	The implementation of Check Point Express has had significant operational benefits for Embarcadero Technologies. The solution has fostered cross-site teamwork by enabling project team members, regardless of their location, to connect securely and efficiently. It has also enabled Embarcadero to leverage the talent of its people better and quickly add contractors to the VPN community. The solution has facilitated efficient IT support, with geographically dispersed IT personnel able to provide cross-support as if they were all in the same location. Furthermore, the solution has provided Embarcadero with peace of mind, knowing that their business communications and resources are secure.

Impact #1

The implementation of Check Point Express has had significant operational benefits for Embarcadero Technologies. The solution has fostered cross-site teamwork by enabling project team members, regardless of their location, to connect securely and efficiently. It has also enabled Embarcadero to leverage the talent of its people better and quickly add contractors to the VPN community. The solution has facilitated efficient IT support, with geographically dispersed IT personnel able to provide cross-support as if they were all in the same location. Furthermore, the solution has provided Embarcadero with peace of mind, knowing that their business communications and resources are secure.

Benefit #1	Embarcadero Technologies was able to install its first Check Point Express solution in minutes, with active deployment taking only 15 minutes.
Benefit #2	When deploying new hardware at its disaster recovery collocation facility, it took Embarcadero just 10 minutes to set up the VPN connection at the San Francisco site.
Benefit #3	Embarcadero has been a satisfied Check Point customer for about five years, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction and trust in the solution.

Benefit #1

Embarcadero Technologies was able to install its first Check Point Express solution in minutes, with active deployment taking only 15 minutes.

Benefit #2

When deploying new hardware at its disaster recovery collocation facility, it took Embarcadero just 10 minutes to set up the VPN connection at the San Francisco site.

Benefit #3

Embarcadero has been a satisfied Check Point customer for about five years, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction and trust in the solution.

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Embracing Secure Connectivity: Embarcadero Technologies and Check Point Express

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