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.
Expand Networks, Accelerator, Expand Compass, ExpandView are
trademarks of Expand Networks. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
