NEXCOM NGFW Platform Helps Modern Universities Cope with Growing Internet Traffic

Taipei, October 21st / PRNewswire / -- Network equipment provider NEXCOM states that as digital learning expands to cloud platforms, AI drivers, remote access, and connected campus services, it is helping higher education institutions strengthen network security.

As the educational environment becomes more decentralized, colleges and universities' networks must not only support growing traffic and diverse connections but also protect sensitive data and maintain reliable access to learning resources. The next-generation firewall ( NGFW ) platform from NEXCOM can provide a centralized security layer for both on-campus and remote environments, used to inspect and control traffic.

For more information on protecting the digital learning environment, please refer to the joint case study by both parties.

Centralized Security in Digital Learning

On campus, when students and faculty members access learning platforms and network services, the NGFW platform can monitor the traffic between the university network and external resources. For remote users, a secure VPN connection supports authorized access to internal resources while also implementing centralized security policies.

"Every new digital service in the education sector adds value for students and educators, but it also increases traffic, connections, and an additional layer of security responsibilities," said Allan Chiu, Vice President of Network and Communications Solutions at NEXCOM. "The challenge lies in ensuring that security capabilities keep up with these developments without slowing down the learning experience. The NGFW platform from NEXCOM provides the necessary performance and scalability to protect modern, highly distributed university networks."

Extensible Cybersecurity Platform

The product portfolio of NEXCOM provides scalable platforms for firewalls, edge security, secure remote access, and high-demand network security workloads. The main platforms include:

• NSA 7160R: A high-performance security platform with 2U design, equipped with dual Intel® Xeon® scalable processors and 8 PCIe 5.0 expansion slots, offering a throughput of up to 1.6 Tbps.
• FTA 5190: A compact 1U edge server that utilizes Intel Xeon 6 SoC technology, designed to provide reliable connectivity and security guarantees for network edges.

About NEXCOM

NEXCOM was established in 1992, with its headquarters located in Taipei, Taiwan, China. It is shaping the future of AI driven networks through its software-defined solutions. Through its Network and Communications Solutions (NCS) department, NEXCOM provides cutting-edge platforms for areas such as network security, OT security, SD-WAN, SASE, load balancing, 5G uCPE, and edge AI. NCS focuses on professional design and manufacturing services to help various enterprises build reliable and scalable network infrastructure. NEXCOM states that, with its focus on innovation, its solutions can assist global customers in creating resilient and high-performance networks to meet the challenges of future connectivity.