Check Point Software Technologies Inc (CHKP)

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Check Point Achieves an Industry Leader Position in Analyst Firm Report
Thursday April 14, 8:30 am ET
InterSpect and Integrity Recognized as Ideal Network Intrusion Control Solutions


REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2005--Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP - News), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that it has been ranked as a market leader in META Group's recently released METAspectrum(SM) report on Network Intrusion Control Systems. Of 12 vendors, Check Point ranked the highest for "performance" -- a category that takes into account the company's technology, services pricing and financial standing.
According to the META Group, leaders are defined as vendors who are able to prove their strong technical performance with reputable certifications and a significant market share. Other key evaluation criteria include brand recognition, patents and a process to capture changing market demands. After an extensive evaluation of Network Intrusion Control solutions, META Group concluded that Check Point InterSpect(TM) and Check Point Integrity(TM) are leading intrusion control solutions.

"Check Point is dedicated to delivering market-leading internal and endpoint security solutions to help customers defeat network threats," said Carol Stone, vice president of marketing for Check Point. "The METAspectrum rating of Check Point InterSpect and the combined InterSpect and Integrity solution is validation of our Internet security leadership, technical superiority and innovation."

For more information on Check Point InterSpect and Integrity, please see http://www.checkpoint.com/products/index.html.

About METAspectrum

METAspectrum(SM) evaluations from META Group (Nasdaq:METG - News) provide IT professionals with a view into critical market success factors and vendor positioning. METAspectrum delivers comprehensive evaluations of both technology markets and vendor product offerings. There are multiple market evaluations planned for release in 2003 and beyond. METAspectrum evaluations are updated quarterly, biannually, or annually, depending on the characteristics of individual markets. To view completed market evaluations, or learn more about the METAspectrum methodology, visit www.metagroup.com/metaspectrum.

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