New blade server is the first to actively reduce security threats

IBM has announced the launch of an intelligent blade server designed to help reduce security threats - such as denial of service (DoS) attacks and viruses - while helping server providers better manage network traffic for optimal performance.

The number of high-severity computer vulnerabilities increased by 28 percent in the first half of 2008 over the previous year, according to IBM X-Force research. The new IBM blade can help reduce this threat by performing real-time analysis of network activity so malicious traffic can be diverted.

The IBM blade can also help telecommunications carriers better manage and prioritize network activity like video sharing and Web traffic for maximum performance, minimizing end-user delays.

The IBM BladeCenter PN41 is the first blade in the industry to support deep packet inspection (DPI) technology from CloudShield, a network services management and security provider. The IBM BladeCenter PN41 more deeply examines the ‘packets’ of data streaming across the Internet or corporate networks so they can be routed for maximum performance while helping prevent security threats.

The new blade becomes a key component of the IBM Telecom Integrated Solution for Security, an integrated hardware, software and services framework that allows communications service providers to deliver carrier-grade network services that can divert malicious traffic. In addition to BladeCenter, the key components of the Telecom Integrated Solution for Security include IBM Proventia Intrusion Prevention and IBM Tivoli Security Operations Manager along with hardware and software from IBM Business Partners.

The new IBM BladeCenter PN41 blade will be generally available worldwide in October 2008.

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•Date: 4th Sept 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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