Expand Networks, a leader in application acceleration over the wide area
network (WAN) and recently positioned in the Gartner´s
Leaders Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers 2007, has
announced that Computrad, the International consulting company and
specialist in Wide Area Services, has selected Expand´s
Networks Compass Platform for its managed Application Optimisation
service. As a longstanding specialist in WAN and Application Optimisation
Computrad´s leading product portfolio includes
the likes of Packeteer and Cisco, however for its new managed service
offering, Computrad turned to Expand´s
integrated multi-service platform as the only comprehensive solution
with the capability to provide the strategic solution required to meet
the needs of Computrad´s managed service
customers. "When it comes to ensuring that applications
are effectively delivered, every business is unique and our managed
services are designed to provide the tailored approached to meet our
customer´s specific business needs," explains Johan Carstens, Business Development Director at Computrad. "As such, it was critical we chose a solution
that could accelerate every and any application, and unlike its
competitors, Expand can accelerate all IP traffic, not just TCP. Expand
also stood apart from its competitors with its deep Microsoft
compliance; its SMB packet signing and Microsoft configuration and
deployment options along with its impressive track record, made Expand
the perfect partner to bring on board for our service offering." Computrad Application Optimisation service is unique in the market with
its focus on the application itself not just the network. Adam Davison
VP Sales at Expand, EMEA comments; "For companies of all sizes, business
productivity is increasingly all about the application. Computrad´s
heritage in Wide Ares Services sets them clearly ahead of its
competitors in understanding the market, and its emphasis on providing
strategic business services is perfectly suited to the Compass
technology, and its ability to support a number of key IT initiatives.
We look forward to working together to provide unsurpassed network and
application performance to bring real business benefits to their service
customers." About Computrad Computrad Europe Ltd are the leaders in application delivery, combining
our technical ability with our intellectual property expertise and wide
range of solutions we are unique in what we are able to offer
enterprises. For 16 years, Computrad Europe ltd has been providing large
organisations the very best in data optimization, network management
simulation, infrastructure and security solutions. 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 COMPASS, 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 1,450 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. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
