Expand Networks Offers Industry Commentary on Blue Coat Systems, Inc. Acquisition of Packeteer

Expand Networks, www.expand.com, a

leading provider of application acceleration solutions over the wide

area network (WAN), and recently positioned in the Gartner´s

Leaders Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers 2007, today released a

statement based on the acquisition of Packeteer by Blue Coat Systems

Inc. earlier this week.
"This announcement may have a significant

impact on Packeteer´s existing channel

customers and their prospective end-users," said Elie Barr, CEO, Expand Networks. "One

outcome is likely to be around channel consolidation and/or realignment.

In regards to their current end-users, a likely impact will be around

migration paths and product end-of-life activity. Finally, given

Packeteer´s past WAN optimization technology

acquisitions, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for

the existing iShaper and Tacit Network devices if and when they are

integrated into Blue Coat´s product platform

and whether that integration comes at the cost of functionality."
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 2,000 enterprise customers including: American Express

Bacardi USA, BMW, Continental Airlines, Carr America, Colgate, Elizabeth

Arden, Reed Exhibitions, Target and United States government agencies.
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