XRoads Networks, a provider of unified bandwidth management platforms, has partnered with Webroot, a provider of Internet security, to deliver Cloud Firewall platforms for the enterprise and SMBs.

XRoads Networks’ Edge2WAN Cloud Firewall platforms incorporate cloud security from Webroot with bandwidth bonding technology to deliver performance, reliability, and secure network appliance for organisations accessing cloud-based services.

The companies said that the XRoads Networks Edge2WAN Cloud Firewall platforms provide the ability to combine multiple Internet connections with accelerated Internet security services from Webroot to produce a cloud access platform.

XRoads Networks business development vice president Daren French said after working with Webroot in developing these ‘Cloud Firewall’ platforms over the last year, it is clear that they partnered with the best of breed in Internet security service technology.

"We look forward to working with Webroot in the future to ensure that new customers obtain fast, reliable and secure connectivity to the cloud," French said.