SAN MATEO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Untangle today announced that its Gateway Platform network security solution has been named a 2008 Bossie Award winner in the security category.
The freely downloadable Untangle Gateway Platform is the world’s first commercial-grade open source solution for blocking spam, spyware, viruses, adware and unwanted content on the network. Built around more than 30 proven open source projects, including Snort, SpamAssassin, and ClamAV, Untangle’s solution provides small and medium businesses and channel partners with a free and better alternative to costly, inflexible proprietary security appliances.
“As open source moves into the mainstream, it is helpful for businesses to be able to determine the best open source projects,” said Dirk Morris, CTO and co-founder of Untangle. “InfoWorld’s Bossies offer this source, and we are pleased to be included in this year’s rankings.”
Chosen by InfoWorld Test Center editors, analysts and reviewers, the Bossies recognize the most innovative, functional, and easy-to-use open source software available to solve a variety of business needs.
For more information about the Bossies, please visit http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/08/04/32TC-bossies-2008_1.html
About Untangle
Untangle was founded with the vision of untangling the complexities of technology, initially targeting network security and control for small and medium size businesses. The company follows Open Source development practices to create better code and make it widely available. The Untangle Gateway Platform, the world’s first commercial-grade open source solution for blocking spam, spyware, viruses, adware and unwanted content on the network, provides a free and better alternative to costly, inflexible proprietary appliances. Untangle's applications are currently being used in thousands of businesses in a variety of industries, including financial services, real estate, education, bio-science, and professional services. Untangle is located in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit www.untangle.com or call (866) 233-2296.
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