IBM unveiled <A HREF="http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/21584.wss">an intrusion prevention appliance</A> that is designed to transmit and protect network traffic at core network speeds. The new Proventia Network Intrusion Prevention System GX6116 supports throughput of up to fifteen gigabits per second with preemptive protection for up to six Gbps of network traffic. The appliance is designed to operate at the network core and meet the needs of large enterprise or carrier deployments. By adding the Proventia Network IPS GX6116 to its Internet Security Systems product line, IBM offers comprehensive, ahead-of-the-threat protection for the various layers of an enterprise network.