Expand Networks, (www.expand.com) the leader in WAN optimisation for branch office consolidation and virtualisation, today announced that it has joined the HP AllianceONE partner programme, gaining network specialisation partner status.
The HP AllianceONE programme provides hardware and software vendors, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and systems integrators the tools and resources they need to more effectively address client needs. Expand Networks will leverage HP AllianceONE solutions, tools and resources to help clients speed time to application deployment, optimise infrastructure capacity, reduce power consumption and free resources to focus on innovation that drives business growth.
Adam Davison, VP corporate sales & marketing at Expand Networks, comments: "Our approach to WAN optimisation is complementary to the strategic networking investments of enterprises today, acting as a key technology enabler to IT initiatives such as server-based computing and VDI. We are excited to become an HP AllianceONE partner. The collaborative programme provides real market benefits as WAN optimisation increasingly becomes a key piece of the networking puzzle."
"HP partners such as Expand Networks are looking for ways to increase efficiency, focus on their business, and deliver excellent customer service," said Robin Hensley, director, Solution and Strategic Alliances, HP. "By leveraging the solutions, tools, services and expertise offered through AllianceONE, Expand can focus on the continued support of its clients while growing its business at the same time."
As part of the HP AllianceONE partner program, Expand's integrated technology, flexibly delivered as a Virtual Accelerator (VACC), Accelerator appliance (ACC) or as mobile client software (MACC), plus its comprehensive management platform ExpandView, will add significant value to WAN investments across all network environments.
The HP AllianceONE partner programme offers a solid framework for collaboration by integrating servers, storage, networking, security, power & cooling and services. As a member of the AllianceONE programme, Expand Networks can significantly extend market reach and improve selling success.
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Expand Networks is the pioneer and leader in the WAN optimisation market and is positioned by Gartner in the 'Leaders' quadrant in its Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimisation Controllers, 2009[i]. Expand helps organisations 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, New Jersey and its global locations, Expand Networks serves more than 4 500 enterprise and public sector customers in over 100 countries, including: American Express, Bacardi USA, BMW, Continental Airlines, Carr America, Colgate, Elizabeth Arden, Reed Exhibitions, Target and United States Department of Defence with over 50 000 units deployed and over 2 000 MS Terminal Services and Citrix customers. Expand is the largest supplier of WAN optimisation products to US government and military agencies (greater than 10 000 units) and also has the most units deployed at a single corporate location (4 500).
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