Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions have been awarded Champion status in the latest Professional User Ratings (PUR) survey covering security solutions from techconsult - the renowned independent German research and analysis organisation, and part of the Heise Group.

More than 3,500 security experts from user organisations took part in techconsult's Professional User Rating: Security Solutions 2024 survey. They were asked to rate products and services in a number of areas, with vendors subsequently ranked on the basis of their Solution/Technology Excellence and Company Excellence. Zyxel Networks was one of only eight vendors to achieve the top 'Champion' status, having received the highest overall Solution/Technology Excellence rating and the fourth-highest Company Excellence ranking.

Goldman Sachs, citing problems with Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process delivery - which was supposed to be available in the market for years now - has reduced the blue giant's stock rating. Previously at a "neutral" stance - already downgraded in the face of Intel's manufacturing woes - the stock is now at a "Sell" level. Even though Intel is still outperforming the S&P 500's 6.7 percent return with their (current) 8.6 percent this year through Thursday, the outlook isn't good for the company.

"We see Intel's struggles with 10 nm process technology having ramifications in terms of its competitive position - across a broad set of products. While the 10nm push is well-publicized at this point, we believe Intel's manufacturing issues could potentially be deeper-rooted than what most think and could have a sustained impact on market share and/or spending levels as Intel competes with a growing/stronger TSMC eco-system."

Goldman Sachs Analyst Toshiya Hari