Zyxel Networks Twice Named CRN 2024 Tech Innovator Awards Finalist

ANAHEIM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cloudmanaged—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 two 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 and the USG FLEX 700H Security Firewall Appliance is a finalist in the Security 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.

“It is an honor to be recognized as a finalist in two 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 and USG FLEX 700H 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.

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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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Contacts

Ken Hagihara, APR, Fellow PRSA

Media Relations Representative for Zyxel Networks

Integrity Public Relations, Inc.

949-768-4423 ext. 101

ken@integritypr.net

Kristin DaSilva

The Channel Company

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