Sophos Launches New XGS Series of Desktop Firewalls and Updated Firewall Software>
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Sophos has launched nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances designed for midmarket and smaller businesses, as well as branch offices
These appliances offer improved performance—double that of previous models—while consuming 50% less energy
The updated Sophos Firewall software enhances protection and scalability, allowing customization with third-party threat intelligence feeds and improving IPsec VPN throughput by up to three times
Sophos aims to provide superior security and performance at competitive prices
The products are available through Sophos partners and can be managed via the cloud-native Sophos Central platform.
– New XGS Series appliances designed for midmarket and smaller businesses/environments.
– 50% lower energy consumption with twice the performance compared to previous models.
– Updated Sophos Firewall software allows integration with third-party threat intelligence.
– Enhanced scalability and performance: up to three times IPsec VPN throughput.
– Streamlined management features, including support for Let’s Encrypt and Google Workspace authentication.
– Seamless upgrades from previous models with configuration backup and license overlap options.
– Available exclusively through Sophos partners and Managed Service Providers.
– Enhanced value proposition with no increase in pricing across all models.
Link: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/press/press-releases/2024/10/sophos-launches-new-xgs-series-desktop-firewalls-and-updated-firewall