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Case StudiesThe following success stories demonstrate how diverse organizations have protected their corporate assets with help from WatchGuard specialized network security solutions. Download Data Loss Prevention Protects Patient PrivacyWhen a major UK healthcare organization began an extensive evaluation of security products, they knew exactly what they needed. First and foremost, their list of must-haves included comprehensive security for data in motion to protect confidential patient information and meet compliance requirements. They also wanted high availability, interoperability with existing technology, and centralized policy management that could be applied right down to the individual level. This is their story. Read it to find out how a WatchGuard XCS solution gave them everything they wanted - and more. Download Helping the Red Cross Keep Crisis at BayThe American Red Cross is a well-known humanitarian organization, offering a multitude of services and assistance to those in need. From disaster relief to blood services, CPR training to after-hours crisis response, this organization touches all levels of the community and needs to have a secure, reliable network up and running at all times in order to provide the level of care that people have come to expect. Read this case study to find out how WatchGuard Technologies and partner, PC Solutions, keep the Twin Cities chapter of the American Red Cross up and running in the face of disaster. Download Schools Give High Grades for Performance and Web SafetyAndover School District, located in Sussex County, New Jersey, provides nearly 750 students in grades K through 8 with cutting edge educational technology and always places new technology initiatives at the top of their list of goals. With the interest of keeping internet access secure and safe for their students they employed leading WatchGuard partner and technology consulting firm, eMazzanti Technologies. Read this case study to find out how WatchGuard security solutions not only helped the school district provide secure connectivity, but also helped them maintain the bandwidth they needed within the budget they were provided. Download Gavel-to-Gavel Protection for a High-Profile EventWith the eyes of the world focused on St. Paul, Minnesota - host city to the 2008 Republican National Convention, black hats around the world were preparing to penetrate the city's infrastructure and impact the public safety response. Thanks to longtime relationships with WatchGuard Technologies and also with CIT, a technology solutions firm serving the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the police department was ready. Read this case study to find out how WatchGuard solutions helped stop nearly 20 million potentially malicious packets from sources well-known to both law enforcement and security communities. Download Wireless Retailer Calls on UTM to Protect PCsWireless Express, a communications devices and services retailer in Ontario, has doubled its store count in recent months and continues to grow at a rapid pace. Relying on hosted services for point-of-sale, credit checks, service activation, and much more, hundreds of in-store PCs require constant connectivity as well as protection from malicious threats that could threaten business continuity. Read this case study to find out how WatchGuard UTM appliances keep Wireless Express connected to the Internet and free from network-crippling threats. WatchGuard gets an A+ from Andover - Video Case StudySee how Andover Regional School District got out from under their Internet security and access limitations with WatchGuard unified threat management solutions. With 300 computers across two school campuses and the business offices, bandwidth was being stretched especially with video and audio streams. And students were circumventing the previous web security measures. WatchGuard addressed not only the bandwidth concerns, but needs surrounding bandwidth aggregation, gateway security and the Web browsing behavior of the students. The WatchGuard WebBlocker service lets administrators disallow categories of sites that are obvious concerns, plus individual sites that without educational purpose. Says the School Business Administrator: "I would have graded our old product at a D, and we're in the A+ range with WatchGuard." Apple Physical Therapy - Video Case StudyApple Physical Therapy needed to update their network security solution to keep up with their growing business. With over 20 locations to connect, they required a VPN solution that provided a reliable infrastructure, secure communication, and increased speed between branch offices. WatchGuard fit the bill perfectly. Garb-Ko, Inc. - Video Case StudyGarb-Ko, Inc., franchiser and operator of more than 90 convenience stores, needed a cost-effective, easy-to-manage, robust network security solution that provided high-availability VPN to connect stores and enforce PCI-compliant security for card transactions. An affordable solution consisting of several WatchGuard Edge X10e-W appliances exceeded all expectations. Download Construction Group Selects WatchGuard for Fast Connectivity to Project OfficesIn the construction industry project offices are temporary and need to be quickly set up and easily moved as projects dictate, as well as allowing employees to reach the network from widespread locations. That's why Grocon, one of Australia's leading privately-owned development and construction groups, needed the best SSL VPN appliance option available. Having a very successful history using WatchGuard products, Grocon's IT team was excited to implement the newest SSL appliance the company had to offer. Read more to find out more about the anywhere, anytime secure remote access that Grocon is enjoying with WatchGuard SSL appliances. Download County Government Links Sites, Protects CitizensThe United Counties of Prescott and Russell in Ontario, Canada provide critical emergency and social services to over 80,000 residents over 40 widespread sites. With the well being of their residents at stake, this government IT department needed the most reliable and secure WAN environment available. The WAN topology was growing, and having successfully used WatchGuard products for nearly ten years, they didn't need to look any further than their current network security provider when the decision to upgrade was made. Read this case study to find out more about the way that WatchGuard provides the best performance, security, and reliability to this government agency. Download WatchGuard Shows Annual Rate of Return at City of StirlingWhen the City of Stirling, one of Western Australia's major local government authorities, needed to upgrade their information and communication technology, they needn't look any further than the robust and reliable solution that had served them well for over seven years – WatchGuard Technologies. Serving the needs of 850 employees across 26 different locations and securing crucial and private data required the best in VPN capabilities as well as robust protection from malicious threats. Read this case study to find out how WatchGuard keeps this city government safe and connected. Download Eye Centers Focus on HIPAA ComplianceOffering optometry services, ophthalmological care, and eye surgeries at 22 primary care offices, three surgical facilities, an optical lab, and a nursing home division throughout Indiana, Midwest Eye Consultants, PC (MWEC) needed to address their connectivity and security concerns. Confidential patient data, accounting information, and appointment scheduling are all handled from the corporate data center. In order to comply with HIPAA regulations and keep their network free from malware, MWEC looked to WatchGuard to protect all of their offices. Read the case study to learn how this business maintains a healthy network with WatchGuard products. Download Smile: Growing Dental Firm Saves BigNeibauer Dental Care is a rapidly expanding care provider with nearly 20 locations currently open and plans for further growth. In order to keep the business running smoothly across all locations there was a need for a VPN solution that provided plenty of reliable bandwidth to accommodate large files being sent throughout the network, robust security to meet HIPAA regulations, and central management. Read this case study to see how this dental firm saved more than a million dollars by using WatchGuard. Download Sports-Accessory Firm Connects, ProtectsAs a leader in the highly competitive team-logo merchandise market, GameWear needed a network security solution that improved information flow globally while providing robust protection from malicious threats. With the aid of WatchGuard Partner of the Year winner, eMazzanti Technologies, GameWear implemented an SSL VPN solution that met all their needs and allowed them to experience triple-digit growth for three consecutive years. Read this case study to learn more about how this company benefited by choosing WatchGuard as their network security provider. Download Oil and Gas Business Solutions Company Has a Direct Pipeline to their CustomersWellPoint Systems, provider of business information solutions to mid-tier oil and gas companies, was looking for a reliable, easy-to-manage VPN solution for their financial management software solution line, BOLO. After consulting with Saje Professional Services, WellPoint made the decision to provide a Firebox® X Edge 10e as part of their BOLO connectivity solution. The benefits were multiple as WellPoint saw connectivity problems disappear and customer service calls become a thing of the past. Read this case study to find out how WatchGuard provides the best in network security to WellPoint and their customers. Download Connections and Compliance: Retailer Finds Perfect FitSuccessful online retailer, Essential Apparel, offers their customers famous-name brands, huge selection, responsive service, and great prices. To keep up with the growth of their business, Essential Apparel consulted with eMazzanti Technologies to address their network security needs. Secure, reliable Internet connections, PCI compliance, and dependable SSL VPN capabilities were necessities to keep business running smoothly. Read this case study to find out how WatchGuard appliances were dropped into the network to provide the perfect security solution for a business on its way up. Download Efficient, Intuitive, and Cost-Effective: WatchGuard Secures Binh Duong Post OfficeAs one of the largest providers of postal, fixed and mobile telephony, and internet and data communication services to businesses in the Binh Duong province of Vietnam, Binh Duong Post Office needed a network security solution that provided robust security and highly reliable connectivity. Of critical importance in this massive network was connecting the main post office to the smaller outposts in remote towns and villages throughout the province – securely. Find out how BDPO deployed a flexible and scalable WatchGuard UTM solution that met all current connectivity and security requirements while building a solid foundation for future growth. Download Retailer Protects Bottom Line with VPNGoodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., a not-for-profit retailer, needed to securely connect nine widespread locations, while providing easy access to their online auction site. With the help of Intrasect Technologies, Goodwill moved well beyond phones and modems to a VPN solution that provided comprehensive security and connectivity as well as accreditation certification, centralized management, and greater efficiency. Download Firewall/VPN Plays Leading Role in DVD KioskInnovative DVD rental business, e-Play, LLC, encountered multiple and diverse obstacles when they were vetting network security solutions for their kiosks. Issues that needed to be addressed included PCI compliance, connections over multiple types of wireless connections, enterprise-class reliability, centralized management, low per-unit cost, and the ability to fit within a tight form factor. Read this case study to find out how a solution consisting of WatchGuard Peak, Core, and Edge units, as well as the 3G Extend not only met their needs, but exceeded all expectations. Download Reliable VoIP Delivery Calls for High-Powered SolutionBlake Real Estate, a major player in the Washington DC market with several buildings in the commercial business district, needed a network security solution that provided reliable, secure virtual network connections between their widespread locations. By deploying several WatchGuard Firebox® X Edge appliances as IPsec VPNs, Blake established a single VoIP telephone system that connected all offices without any of the previous call-quality problems. Read this case study to find out how the solution provided by WatchGuard met Blake's demands and exceeded their expectations by providing a wealth of additional benefits. Download Trouble-free Network Security Gives Business Just the Edge It NeedsThe challenge for this successful Singapore-based bearings distributor was to extend the robust security that their headquarters relied on to their far-flung branch offices. In addition, they wanted seamless connectivity to vendor manufacturing plants, dealers, and customers to minimize communications costs and maximize information sharing, especially about inventory status and product prices. Read how deploying easy-to-manage WatchGuard Firebox® X Edge appliances at the perimeter of their network provided top-notch security and management efficiency. Download European Steel Manufacturer Opens the Door to Unlimited SecurityNovoferm GmbH, an Austrian steel manufacturer with several subsidiaries throughout the region, needed a centrally managed network security solution that provided high availability VPN and the best protection against malicious network attacks. Working with WatchGuard, Novoferm implemented a solution that included a Core X750e at the heart, providing the network uptime, easy administration, high security, and stability that the company needed to continue its successful expansion and delivery of high quality products. Download Mega-Retailer Stays on Top of Competition with Strong VPN SolutionWith 800 branch offices and outlet stores to connect, the ITAT Group - China's largest garment and general merchandize chain organization - needed a thoroughly reliable VPN solution that would ensure secure remote connectivity. Why did they choose WatchGuard? Fast, convenient VPN deployment, real-time monitoring of all remote sites, stability, and streamlined scalability were just some of the reasons. Read this case study to learn more about out how WatchGuard network security and connectivity solutions can do the same for your organization. Download Quickly Configured VPNs Facilitate Rapid Retail ExpansionAs Flexicom, an Ohio-based retailer of cellular phones and wireless services, made plans for an extensive multi-state expansion, they recognized the need for the most secure and reliable internally hosted POS, enterprise-class VPN, and the capacity to handle voice traffic. With PCI compliance and VoIP capabilities as must-haves, Flexicom chose to implement a WatchGuard network security solution that included a Firebox® X Core™ and 60 Firebox X Edge units. The WatchGuard solution not only met all the requirements, including easy-to-manage VPN, but offered a number of additional benefits that Flexicom has been able to implement with great success. Download Vault-Like Protection for 200 Financial Services LocationsSouthern Management Corporation, a financial services company providing tax services and offering personal loans, needed a network security system that provided the tight lockdown required to protect the cache of personal and confidential data of its customers, while allowing for easy administration from the small IT staff managing a widespread network. WatchGuard provided the perfect solution – a Firebox X Peak was installed at the home office and 200 wireless Edge units were distributed to the field, providing the ease-of-management, highly reliable VPN connections, and tight security their network needed. Download Network Security from WatchGuard Makes Big Splash at DesjoyauxAging equipment and a poor cost/performance ratio compelled this French swimming pool company to look for a better way to handle the network security needs of their main office, data center, and sales offices around the world – and the better way, they discovered, was with WatchGuard. They got stronger security, greater access management capabilities, built-in SSL VPN for remote staff, and an overall flexibility that allowed them to bring network security management completely in-house for the first time. Download Convenience Stores Achieve Quick & Easy PCI ComplianceWorking with a limited IT staff and tight budget, Garb-Ko, Inc., franchiser and operator of more than 90 convenience stores, needed to find a robust network security solution that provided high-availability VPN capabilities to connect stores and enforce PCI-compliant security for card transactions. By rolling out a solution that included several WatchGuard Edge X10e-W appliances, Garb-Ko was able meet their VPN and PCI compliance requirements, and implement a solution that offered the manageability and affordability they needed. Download Major Healthcare Organization Improves the Health of Its NetworkNorthern Lincolnshire Trust, a major National Health Service organization in the UK, needed a cost–effective network security solution that offered the best in reliability, performance, and manageability while providing secure 24/7 access to sensitive patient data. WatchGuard was able to satisfy all of the organization's needs while meeting the stringent compliance guidelines set up by Connecting for Health, a program that supports the NHS by safeguarding access and transmission of patient data. With a WatchGuard XTM solution in place, Northern Lincolnshire was able to dramatically improve the speed and delivery of patient care while maintaining secure access to patient data and easing the burden on their IT team. Download Lock Manufacturer Protects its Network Against Internet IntrusionsWhen InstaKey, an innovative, high-security lockset manufacturer with critical information to protect, needed a solid, manageable, high availability network security solution, a representative from IT-support services company, Accelerated Network Solutions, did not hesitate in recommending WatchGuard. With the implementation of a WatchGuard XTM network security solution, InstaKey saw a dramatic decrease in the security vulnerabilities that had plagued their network when using the Cisco PIX, and an increase in the manageability and failover they required. Download Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Securely Connects with 125 Retail OutletsNothing was more important to this EU-based company than safeguarding sensitive patient information, but their security system also had to connect numerous remote offices, allow secure electronic payments, and provide high availability to ensure network uptime – all while keeping the total cost of ownership down. That's why, after a detailed review of the company's requirements, their IT consulting firm recommended an extensible threat management (XTM) solution from WatchGuard. Download Centralized, Simplified Secure Connectivity across 50 HotelsOne of North America's largest hotel management and development companies, Concord Hospitality Enterprises, needed a VPN solution that would work with any locally based Internet service provider, centralize security without requiring IT talent at every site, and allow employees to focus on hospitality, not technology. And they got it. Read this case study to find out how a WatchGuard firewall and VPN solution secured their highly distributed enterprise using simple, centralized management. Download Unified Security Strategy Gives Major Publisher the Competitive EdgeOutlook India produces numerous publications on tight deadlines for 2.5 million readers. Strong, multifaceted network protection that could be extended to branch offices and remote contributors throughout the country was a must. A savvy network consulting firm brought WatchGuard unified threat management (UTM) solutions to their attention and showed them how a single effective network security system could filter incoming and outgoing data, prevent spam, stop malicious threats, and securely connect all locations and colleagues. The result? Besides gaining the security their growing business needed, they freed up network bandwidth and increased productivity by 60 to 70%, with even greater ROI expected within the year. Download UTM Solution Selected for Price, Performance, and ReliabilityWhen a long-time WatchGuard customer was ready to extend security to protect new branch offices and upgrade to comprehensive unified threat management, there was no question which solution provider to use. Read how the Korean Standards Association selected additional WatchGuard security appliances to ensure continued trouble-free network security for their organization – security that combined high performance and reliability with unbeatable pricing. Download Fast, Fresh, and Convenient:
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