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EXPAND PENETRATES INTO SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR MARKET WITH IBM GLOBAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

IBM Global Services Ireland to supply the latest in WAN compression and acceleration technologies exclusively from Expand Networks

Roseland, NJ — September 9, 2003— IBM Global Services Ireland and Expand Networks, the leader in WAN compression and acceleration technology announced today a joint strategy to supply the latest in WAN compression and acceleration appliances selected exclusively from Expand Network’s product range. Through the utilisation of an existing client base from the Digital Communications Management Group (DCM), Expand’s leading channel partner in Ireland, IBM offers a new direct route to market to architect and implement Expand WAN optimisation technologies. IBM multi site clients will benefit from an increased average network capacity of up to 400+% and a Return On Investment of 3-9 months. In a growing market for WAN acceleration and compression solutions estimated to be close to half a billion US dollars by 2007, the NetsEdge Research Group (NRG) named Expand Networks the 2002 number one vendor with 87% of shipped units. Alex Downey, Network Services, IBM Ireland explains, “DCM already has a two year proven model for successfully deploying WAN technologies from the Expand product range. We believe that joining strategies will produce a winning formula for increased new business, through new routes to market coupled with fast, efficient deployments of WAN technologies. The successful implementation for Hibernian Insurance of 50 Expand ACCELERATORs within strict deadlines, giving Hibernian Insurance a minimum daily increase in network capacity of 300% confirms this new strategic relationship.” “In a climate of reduced IT budgets and increased pressure for greater operational performance, systems integrators play a pivotal role in large enterprise networks,” said Zohar Pearl, CEO Expand Networks. “Joining strategies with IBM ensures that our leading WAN optimization technologies will be available to major accounts as an integral part of a turn-key IT optimization solution.” “Through IBM we can increase the awareness that companies which need to upgrade their broadband access between multi sites no longer have to pay exorbitant costs to the Telcos. By simply deploying new WAN technologies businesses can increase their network performance by up to 400% with peaks of 1000% and receive a quick Return On Investment.” said Gerry Sheldrick, Director of Network’s Division, DCM Group. “We are happy to lead the way as Expand’s channel partner in Ireland.” About IBM Ireland: (www.ibm.com/access/ie/ireland) In Ireland, IBM has developed a dedicated services group to address our customer’s requirements. Within IBM Global Services, the Network & Connectivity Services group (N&CS) is made up of highly experienced professionals with a broad range of skills, including management consultants, programme managers, project managers and technical resources, all with extensive experience in all aspects of the IT environment. IBM’s Network and Connectivity Services (N&CS) is responsible for this solution design and delivery. N&CS provides three key offerings – network consultancy and design, network implementation/rollout, and network equipment procurement. About Expand Networks Expand Networks is the leading provider of WAN compression and acceleration appliances with 87% market share. The ACCELERATORs eliminate the need for costly WAN link upgrades by increasing average network capacity by 100-400% with peaks of 1000+%. Expand's patented technology enables quicker deployments of new applications to remote offices. Its unique features - acceleration, traffic discovery, application visibility and Instant QoS allow enterprises to support more networked users, applications and services with fewer resources delivering a typical ROI of 3 to 9 months. Expand has shipped over 15,000 units to more than 600 customers including Motorola, Texas Instruments and the United States Department of Defense. Expand Networks is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey with offices in Israel, Italy, United Kingdom and throughout the United States. To learn more, visit www.expand.com or call (888) 892-1250. Expand Networks, ACCELERATOR 6800, ACCELERATOR 4800, ACCELERATOR 4000, ACCELERATOR 2800, ACCELERATOR 2750, and ACCELERATOR 1800 are trademarks of Expand Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. About DCM Group (Digital Communications Management): (www.dcmgroup.com) Established in 1978, indigenous communications provider DCM Group architects, installs and supports Multimedia products, Voice and Data products, LAN & WAN solutions and provides Network Security services such as firewalls and VPN’s to over 600 customers. Corporate clients include Greencore, Offices of the Houses of Oireachtás, Law Society, A & L Goodbody, Fyffes, Irish Rail, Mayo County Council, Mater Private Hospital and Internet Ireland. DCM Group is the number one distributor and installer of Expand’s products in Ireland. Strategic partners also include Lucent Technologies, Bluesocket, Avaya, Blue Coat, Lightpointe and Tadiran. DCM Group Head Office is in Dublin with offices in Cork and Stroud, UK.

About Expand Networks

Expand Networks is the pioneer and leader in the WAN Optimization market and is positioned by Gartner Inc. in the ‘Leaders’ quadrant in its Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers, 2009[i]. Expand helps 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 serves more than 3,500 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 Defense with over 40,000 units deployed and over 2,000 MS Terminal Services and Citrix customers.  Expand is the largest supplier of WAN Optimization 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).

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


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