Three products recognized as finalists in the
Wireless Networking, Network Security, and Networking categories
bring enterprise-class speed, performance, and security down to an
SMB price point
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ZYXEL NETWORKS NAMED CRN 2024 TECH INNOVATOR
AWARDS FINALIST IN THREE CATEGORIES
Three products recognized as finalists in the
Wireless Networking, Network Security, and Networking categories
bring enterprise-class speed, performance, and security down to an
SMB price point
Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure, AI- and
cloud-powered business and home networking solutions, announced
today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the
company as a finalist in three categories in the 2024 CRN Tech
Innovator Awards. Zyxel’s WBE660S BE22000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio
NebulaFlex Pro Access Point has been named as a finalist in the
Wireless Networking category, USG FLEX 700H Security Firewall
Appliance is a finalist in the Network Security - SMB category, and
XMG1930-30HP 24-Port 2.5G Multi-Gig Lite-L3 Smart Managed
PoE++/PoE+ Switch with 6 10G Uplink is a finalist in the Networking
– SMB category.
This annual award showcases innovative vendors in the IT channel
across 37 distinct technology categories ranging from cloud to
storage to networking to security. The 2024 winners were selected
by a panel of CRN editors who reviewed hundreds of vendor entries
and solution provider testimonials. Standout innovations were
determined using multiple criteria, including key capabilities,
uniqueness, technological ingenuity, and ability to address
customer and partner needs.
The first shipping WiFi 7 access point designed for the SMB
market, WBE660S BE22000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro
Access Point incorporates Smart Antenna technology. Equipped
with a 10G Ethernet uplink to translate the BE22000-class wireless
speeds into wired speeds on the network, WBE660S can be managed as
a standalone device or as a component of a complete network of
Nebula-compatible access points, firewalls, and switches using the
intuitive Nebula Control Center.
USG FLEX 700H Security Firewall Appliance is a
multi-gigabit 2.5G and 10G port advanced security firewall with
built-in 30W PoE+ for high-speed UTM threat protection that
supports increased WAN speeds without compromising network
security. Easily managed via the Nebula Cloud Management System,
USG FLEX 700H incorporates a complete suite of security services
including anti-malware, intrusion prevention system (IPS),
application patrol, web filtering, reputation filter, SecuReporter,
sandboxing, device insight, and Secure WiFi.
XMG1930-30HP 24-port 2.5G Multi-Gig Lite-L3 Smart Managed
PoE++/PoE+ Switch with 6 10G Uplink provides a network
infrastructure that supports 60W PoE++ for high-throughput and
high-power WiFi 7 access point deployments. XMG1930-30HP supports
Zyxel’s NebulaFlex which gives users the ability to manage the
switch via the cloud using the license-free Nebula Cloud Management
Platform, via an existing controller using SNMP, or locally using
the intuitive web GUI. The versatile switch features four multi-Gig
2.5G ports with 802.3bt 60W PoE++ support, four multi-Gig 10G ports
with 802.3bt 60W PoE++ support, 20 multi-Gig 2.5G ports with
802.3at 30W PoE+ support, and two 10G SFP+ ports.
“It is an honor to be recognized as a finalist in three
categories this year as this validates our ongoing efforts to bring
to market solutions that enhance the capabilities and productivity
for SMBs, and expand growth opportunities for our partners,”
explained David Soares, Executive Vice President Channel Sales and
Marketing North America for Zyxel Networks. “WBE660S, USG FLEX
700H, and XMG1930-30HP are designed to bring enterprise-class
speed, performance, and security down to an SMB price point, and
enable our partners to meet the evolving networking requirements of
their customers.”
The CRN Tech Innovator Awards finalists are featured online at
crn.com/techinnovators.
For more information about Zyxel, its connectivity solutions,
and the Zyxel Authorized Partner Program, visit www.zyxel.com/us
and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Zyxel:
Zyxel Networks is a technology provider with over 30 years of
experience, specializing in delivering solutions for small to
medium-sized businesses and the enterprise-edge in partnership with
VARs, MSPs and System Integrators. We enable network professionals
to connect and protect organizations with greater ease by bringing
together intuitive, scalable and secure cloud management with a
complete portfolio of network devices.
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