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

23/01/2008 - 12:05

Solution Provides High-Performance Application Acceleration with Simplified Deployment, Management and Flexibility on 3Com Multi-Service Router Platform for Managed Service Providers and
Enterprise Branch Offices

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 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 to meet 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 to 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 toward fulfilling customer demand for optimizing their networks on a platform of their choice."

Pricing and Availability

For more information and to purchase Expand WAN accelerator technology for 3Com OSN, please contact your local 3Com or Expand representative.

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 2000 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, 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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