The Würth Group, a global major supplier of fixing and assembly materials, has selected Nokia’s IP network security platforms integrating VPN-1® /Firewall-1® from Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) for a 78-country network – the Würth Global Net (WGN). The combined Nokia and Check Point solutions provide network protection and extension to mobile employees and business partners in more than 265 operating companies around the world. Both use of the WGN and the deployed solutions have contributed to the company’s double-digit growth.
The Würth Group created the WGN to improve customer relationship and increase supply chain management whilst maintaining information confidentiality. Closer links were also required for its partners and over two million customers, including shipping and financial services companies, to enable secure ease of access to time-critical data such as the Würth Group’s 50,000 products.
The WGN is based on enterprise-wide security standards and entry is only permitted once each company’s system satisfies the group’s global standards. In establishing this network, the Würth Group looked for a future-proof innovative and trusted brand offering reliable and scalable solutions for its worldwide Internet-based system. All this also required the 24-hour service and support from Nokia: "Professionalism, availability and service are the survival factors for security suppliers. Nokia’s appliances were highly scalable and provided the highest level of availability," comments Walter Riederer, a Würth Group IT Security Manager.
Nokia provided different versions of its IP network security platforms combined with best-of-breed partner software, Check Point VPN-1® /FireWall-1 ® for The Würth Group’s firewall requirements. Nokia IP network security solutions combine this market-leading security software and world-class IP routing for low to high-end network protection.
The Würth Group has improved supply chain management, access to time-critical information and cut operational costs. Riederer explains,"Our partners are now very close to our business processes. It is our responsibility to provide consistent customer satisfaction whilst protecting our international communications."
Ernie Jones, vice president sales, Europe Middle East Africa, Nokia Internet Communications adds, "Operations of such a multinational organisation depend on excellent communications. Nokia’s and Check Point’s market-leading solutions have enabled the Würth Group to securely open up business systems which would never have been accessible before. This combination enables secure connectivity and implementing this for Würth Group’s customers and mobile sales force is key to the way we do business. Secure systems create opportunities for outward-looking organizations."
About The Würth Group :
The Würth Group is headed by Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG and is situated in Künzelsau/Region of Hohenlohe, Germany. It has grown from a two-man business established by Adolf Würth in 1945, to one of the world’s largest direct sales companies trading with fixing and assembly technology.
In recent years, the company has reported double-digit sales growth. The company is present in 80 countries through 265 branches employing nearly 40,000 people of which half constitute the sales force. In Germany, the company holds 80 branches and worldwide the company supplies 2.2 million customers with 50,000 product ranges from standard parts through to storage systems.
About Nokia Internet Communications
Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California, provides world-class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Internet Traffic and Content Management solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling and Internet transaction that is personal and trusted-each and every time.
For more information, please visit www.nokia.com and click on Secure Network Solutions. Nokia Internet security and virtual private network appliances span the spectrum of price/performance points, and secure the widest range of network environments-from the smallest branch office to the largest Internet data center. The expansive product line, backed by world-class global support and services, provides customers the ability to deploy multiple solutions from a single product to secure all elements of a distributed enterprise.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
For more information (Media and Industry Analysts only):
Nokia Internet Communications:
Americas (California based)
Amy Grenier, Interactive Public Relations for Nokia Internet Communications
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Email:amy@ipri.com
EMEA (UK based)
Claire Backhurst
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Email: claire.backhurst@nokia.com
APAC (Singapore based)
Bonnie Datta
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Email: bonnie.datta@nokia.com
Würth Holding GmbH
Andrea Frei-Lüthi
Email: andrea.frei-Luethi@wurth-holding.com
Tel. +41 81 558 00 38