Press Release
Palo Alto Networks Chooses Data Connection IP Routing Network Protocols for
Next-Generation Firewall Platforms
London: June 26, 2009. Data Connection (DCL), the world's leading independent provider
of network protocol software, announced that Palo Alto Networks is using Data Connection's DC-OSPF
and DC-RIP IP routing protocol stacks on their PA Series next-generation firewall products.
Data Connection's portable IP routing protocol stacks enable the entire family of
next generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks to participate in layer 3 routing networks
as they enable enterprises to see and control applications, users, and content.
"We chose Data Connection's IP routing protocols because they have the routing feature sets
we need, were a great fit with PAN-OS, and supported both single and multi-core processors
across our full next-generation firewall product line," said Nir Zuk, Founder and CTO at
Palo Alto Networks. "Plus, Data Connection's reputation for longevity, product investment
and great support ensure the ongoing quality level we require."
"We are very happy to be working with an innovative company like Palo Alto Networks,"
said Phil McConnell, General Manager of the Network Protocols Division. "There is a good match
between our organizations and cultures - and we aim to be a responsive and supportive partner
as their network protocol requirements expand."
Data Connection has developed portable network protocol source code covering a wide range of technologies
for over 25 years. The company's industry leading IP routing solutions, which include unicast
and multicast protocols, are architected to handle the scale and reliability requirements
of the most demanding applications while providing the extensibility and full feature set
to support IP VPNs, QoS, traffic engineering, MPLS, and optical control plane function.
The robustness of the products plus superb quality and customer support provide network OEMs
with an unrivaled solution that reduces engineering cost and greatly improves time to market.
About Data Connection
Data Connection, also known as DCL, is the Network Protocols Division of MetaSwitch
(www.metaswitch.com). It is the leading independent developer
and supplier of network protocol software including IMS, SBC, SIP, Megaco/H.248, Diameter, MGCP,
Unicast and Multicast IP Routing, Packet and Optical MPLS, ATM, and SNA portable products.
Data Connection customers include the world's largest software and hardware vendors,
including Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft. For more information, please see
www.dataconnection.com.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto NetworksTM is the leader in next-generation firewalls,
enabling unprecedented visibility and granular policy control of applications and content -
by user, not just IP address - at up to 10Gbps with no performance degradation. Based on
patent-pending App-IDTM technology, Palo Alto Networks firewalls
accurately identify and control applications - regardless of port, protocol, evasive tactic
or SSL encryption - and scan content to stop threats and prevent data leakage.
Enterprises can for the first time embrace Web 2.0 and maintain complete visibility and control,
while significantly reducing total cost of ownership through device consolidation.
For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
Data Connection, MetaSwitch, DC-OSPF and DC-RIP are trademarks. Palo Alto Networks,
the Palo Alto Networks Logo and App-ID are trademarks of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in the United States.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2009 MetaSwitch.