Expand Networks Delivers Best-of-Breed WAN Optimization for 3Com Open Services Networking

3Com Corporation and 3Com Open Network(TM) (3Com/ON(TM)) (1)
Program member Expand Networks today announced the delivery of wide
area network (WAN) optimization as a 3Com Open Services Networking
(OSN) application on the new 3Com(R) MSR Series Multi-Service Router
platform. Jointly tested and validated, the Expand Networks Compass
WAN optimization solution solves the main issues of congestion and
latency on the WAN through its tight integration with the network
fabric via OSN. This application addresses the needs of both managed
service providers and enterprise branch offices.

"Enterprises and service providers demand the highest level of
performance from their networks without having to add new hardware in
order to gain the business benefits of new technologies," said Scott
Hilton, vice president, enterprise products for 3Com. "Expand
Networks´ WAN optimization as a 3Com OSN application on our new MSR
Series delivers the performance organizations seek with the simplicity
of deployment and management they expect. The same routing platform
that handles traffic at a branch office or for a managed service
provider now also delivers powerful WAN optimization."

Expand Networks WAN optimization technology focuses on
performance, using low latency, lossless techniques that work on all
applications and consistently delivers bandwidth increases up to 1,000
percent. Combined with Layer 7 Quality of Service (QoS), Expand´s
solution includes technology to combat congestion, prioritize traffic,
mark packets for downstream QoS handling (i.e., MPLS), and rate
control shaping to make sure flows get the bandwidth they need. This
solution is ideal for managed service providers and small, medium and
large enterprises with multiple branch offices that need real-time
access to information and data.

"Networked applications are at the core of every organization
today," said David White, vice president of business development,
Expand Networks. "We believe 3Com OSN delivered on this Multi-Service
Router platform will simplify and consolidate IT infrastructures,
deliver tighter integration capabilities than proprietary solutions
and, with the addition of Expand´s WAN Optimization technology, ensure
all applications are accelerated over any WAN."

The Expand WAN Application Accelerator Module on the MSR enables
customers to leverage a high-performance WAN optimization solution
that will increase their network and application performance,
visibility and real-time traffic monitoring.

Implementing an Expand WAN optimization solution means higher end
user satisfaction, reduced operational costs, streamlined business
operations and increased productivity all without an expensive WAN
bandwidth upgrade. Additionally, the router-based solution enables
integration simplicity through a common architecture and enables
remote management and monitoring of the branch office.

3Com OSN enables a rich and diverse set of third-party, open
source and 3Com applications and services to run seamlessly inside the
network infrastructure. OSN is the industry´s first open platform that
integrates best-of-breed applications into the network infrastructure,
enabling organizations to deliver differentiated services, operational
simplicity and cost savings, while proactively addressing
ever-changing business needs.

OSN enables managed service providers and system integrators to
differentiate their service offerings with third-party, internally
developed or open source applications to meet their customers´
ever-changing needs, which results in increased customer satisfaction
and loyalty.

In line with the evolving WAN optimization market, the 3COM
partnership is an integral part of Expand´s OEM strategy and vision:
enable any company, anywhere to benefit from WAN optimization

Organizational networks are as unique as the businesses they
support. It is clear that more enterprises, IT professionals and
C-Level decision makers are exploring WAN optimization. Expand
believes that choice will become one of the key market mandates over
the next 18-24 months.

"Tomorrow´s customers will dictate diversity - challenging WAN
optimization companies to think out of the box and provide new
approaches for their customers´ ever-evolving networks and
businesses," said Elie Barr, CEO, Expand Networks. "This means the
integration of WAN optimization into routers and switches, the
development of software-only and virtualization solutions and the
bundling of WAN optimization into managed services offerings. For
Expand, the 3COM relationship is a keystone towards fulfilling
customer demand for optimizing their networks on a platform of their
choice."

Pricing and Availability

Expand WAN optimization for 3Com OSN will be available from 3Com,
its distribution partners and Expand within the next 30 days.

To download a whitepaper with additional details, please visit:
www.expand.com/3Com

About the 3Com Open Network (3Com/ON) Program

The 3Com Open Network(TM) (3Com/ON(TM)) Program is a global
technology partner program designed to build and support a wide array
of third-party relationships with best-of-breed independent software
and hardware vendors, systems integrators, service providers,
consultants and the open source community. A collaborative, open
approach--supported by a wealth of Program resources and support
activities--creates value-added, interoperable solutions and services
that help manage, control and enhance networked communications. Visit
www.open.3com.com to learn more.

About 3Com Corporation

3Com Corporation is a leading provider of secure, converged voice
and data networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes. 3Com
offers a broad line of innovative products backed by world-class
sales, service and support, which excel at delivering business value
for its customers. 3Com also includes H3C Technologies Co., Limited
(H3C), a China-based provider of network infrastructure products. H3C
brings high-performance and cost-effective product development and
manufacturing and a strong footprint in one of the world´s most
dynamic markets. Through its TippingPoint division, 3Com is a leading
provider of network-based intrusion prevention systems that deliver
in-depth application protection, infrastructure protection, and
performance protection. For further information, please visit
http://www.3com.com, or the press site http://www.3com.com/pressbox.

About Expand Networks

Expand Networks is the pioneer and leader in helping organizations
simplify their IT infrastructure while delivering remote offices fast,
reliable and secure access to networked applications. This results in
improved user productivity and cost-effective IT management. Expand
offers a multi-service integrated platform that ensures superior
performance for any application over any network. From its
headquarters in Roseland, NJ and its global locations, Expand Networks
(www.expand.com) serves more than 1,500 enterprise customers
including: American Express, Bacardi USA, BMW, Continental Airlines,
Carr America, Colgate, Elizabeth Arden, Reed Exhibitions, Target and
United States Department of Defense.

Expand Networks, Accelerator, Expand Compass, ExpandView are
trademarks of Expand Networks

Copyright (C) 2008 3Com Corporation. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and
TippingPoint are registered trademarks and 3Com Open Network and
3Com/ON are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. H3C is a trademark of H3C
Technologies Co., Limited. All other company and product names may be
trademarks of their respective holders.

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