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Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business Wire
OpenVPN DCO Added to Linux Kernel for Built-In Speed and Security
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenVPN announced today that Data Channel Offload (DCO) has been officially green-lit for inclusion in the Linux kernel and will be part of the official distribution starting with version 6.16. This always-on kernel module named 'ovpn' was designed to deliver faster speeds without negatively impacting security, and is part of OpenVPN's mission to make Zero Trust VPN a reality for any business, regardless of size. 'After thorough review by the Linux community, maintainers, and experts, DCO is now included in the mainline kernel, which results in higher code quality, better security, and more robust implementation." Share OpenVPN DCO implements the Linux kernel module which handles the OpenVPN data channel. As such, OpenVPN no longer sends data traffic between the user and kernel space for routing and encryption/decryption. Operations on payloads take place in the Linux kernel, optimizing performance, reducing latency, and cutting the cost of the payload transfer between user and kernel space. Additionally, DCO operation is multi-threaded. Multi-threading is the process of splitting up tasks or jobs into smaller units and assigning them to different CPUs. This improves speed and performance up to 300% when compared with configurations not using DCO. 'OpenVPN DCO gives businesses superior performance, flexibility, and security,' said Francis Dinha, OpenVPN CEO. 'After thorough review by the Linux community, maintainers, and experts, DCO is now included in the mainline kernel, which results in higher code quality, better security, and more robust implementation. Users of OpenVPN can now enjoy broad adoption and know that DCO will automatically benefit from ongoing kernel updates, including bug fixes, security patches, and support for new features.' Linux networking tree (or netdev) maintainers accepted OpenVPN DCO for inclusion on April 17, 2025 as part of a patch set submission, resulting in OpenVPN DCO code being included in the Linux kernel itself from version 6.16 onwards — it will now be present by default. This means everyone will experience the performance boost of DCO without the need to install external components. Additionally, embedded devices like router platforms and development boards that run on Linux will have OpenVPN DCO — ensuring fast performance for years to come. 'Whether your company needs a self-hosted solution like Access Server or a cloud-delivered offering like CloudConnexa, OpenVPN products feature the battle-tested security that businesses of all sizes have relied on for over 20 years,' said Dinha. 'The integration directly within Linux ensures speed and performance remain obtainable for businesses without extra steps, keeping productivity and security for all at the forefront.' To learn more about OpenVPN DCO, visit About OpenVPN OpenVPN's network security solutions provide scalable, secure remote access as a Zero Trust VPN — giving complete freedom to your employees to work outside the office while securely accessing SaaS platforms, the web, and private company resources. OpenVPN's self-hosted VPN, Access Server, and cloud-delivered CloudConnexa are built on the high-performance, trusted open-source OpenVPN protocol. With over 60 million downloads and nearly 20,000 business customers, OpenVPN products connect your team and resources with security, speed, simplicity.
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
OpenVPN Teams with Ingram Micro to Expand Channel Partner Reach and Resources
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenVPN, an industry leader in Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions, announced today a strategic go-to-market agreement with Ingram Micro. The new alliance will expand OpenVPN's reach within the technology channel and further enhance Ingram Micro's growing portfolio of cybersecurity offerings, providing channel partners with access to new options for VPN technologies to meet the growing demand for secure remote access and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions. Under this agreement, OpenVPN's solutions including Access Server and CloudConnexa will be made available to Ingram Micro's extensive network of resellers and managed service providers (MSPs) across the United States, with plans to expand the business globally. The relationship aims to provide partners with a pure-play Zero Trust VPN solution that provides the product flexibility, enhanced security features, and ease of use partners and their clients need today. "We're excited to welcome OpenVPN to our cybersecurity portfolio," said Adam Bellows, executive director and category leader, Networking and Security, Ingram Micro. "Our new relationship with OpenVPN is aligned with our commitment to providing our channel partners with best-in-class security solutions that address the evolving needs of their customers.' 'The OpenVPN partner community is critical to our core goal: protecting businesses with remote or hybrid workforces through our zero trust VPN," said Francis Dinha, OpenVPN CEO. "Ingram Micro has a reputation for their expertise in the cybersecurity market, and this new relationship allows us to leverage their AI-powered platform Xvantage™, alongside their vast network of channel partners and deep bench of business and technical resources. This allows us to expand our partner community and ultimately help ensure more businesses are protected." Ingram Micro channel partners can now access OpenVPN solutions through the Ingram Micro Xvantage platform, benefiting from streamlined ordering, technical support, and competitive pricing. This new relationship expands Ingram Micro's comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions, enabling channel partners to better serve their customers' security needs in an increasingly digital world. For more information about OpenVPN solutions, channel partners should contact their Ingram Micro sales representative, ebgsupport@ or visit About OpenVPN OpenVPN's network security solutions provide scalable, secure remote access — giving complete freedom to your employees to work outside the office while securely accessing SaaS, the internet, and company resources. Both products, a self-hosted VPN solution called Access Server and cloud-delivered VPN service called CloudConnexa, include the essential security controls needed to evolve from a trusted-perimeter security model to an identity-based ZTNA approach. Built on the trusted open source openvpn protocol, with over 100 million downloads and 20,000 enterprise clients, OpenVPN products connect your team and resources with security and simplicity.
