Case Study: Manfrotto Group achieves secure, centrally managed VPN access and scalable branch protection with Check Point Software's UTM-1 Edge

UTM-1 Edge Provides the Sure Shot for Supporting Business Expansion

Manfrotto Group, a global leader in professional support systems for photography and video, faced growing demand for remote access as more employees became mobile and branch offices multiplied. With a consolidated data center in Bassano del Grappa, the company needed secure VPN access to corporate resources, stronger branch-office security, and a centrally managed solution—without the budget for on-site IT support.

Check Point’s UTM-1 Edge appliances, managed via SmartCenter and paired with VPN-1 solutions and SecureClient, provided a scalable, quickly deployable VPN and unified security stack. The centralized management enabled consistent policies, reduced deployment costs and reliance on outsourced services, and delivered integrated firewall, antivirus and intrusion protection—allowing employees to access email and systems securely from anywhere while supporting the company’s expansion.

Manfrotto Group

Mauro Lorenzi

Network and Security Manager