Expand Networks and Interlink Communications Systems form Strategic Two-Tier Distribution Alliance for WAN Acceleration Hardware & Services

Expand Networks and Interlink Communications Systems form Strategic Two-Tier Distribution Alliance for WAN Acceleration Hardware & Services

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 2006, today announced a strategic distribution agreement with Interlink Communications Systems www.interlinkweb.com, a specialty distributor representing manufacturers of data communications and internetworking products.

Expand Networks approached Interlink to partner as the two companies have similar business missions of driving sales and services, and helping customers succeed while experiencing the productivity and cost-saving benefits that an accelerated network delivers across distributed, remote locations.

“WAN Optimization and application acceleration continue to be a hot market,” said Scott Eudy, Vice President, Business Development, Interlink. “We see many of our present VARs interested in moving into this space, and with the Expand product line addressing the key pain points through their robust Compass Platform, we look forward to giving them even more exposure to the channel, the market and their increased share of the customer base. Expand is not only channel-centric, but also has the market-leading products to accelerate the network.”

“Interlink understands the strategic initiatives and specialties of Expand as we seek to address top level WAN issues associated with Optimization, Application Acceleration, WAFS, QoS and Satellite Communications,” said David Brower, Director of Channels Americas, Expand Networks. “The team of professionals is seasoned, experienced and much focused at the edge – going router to router. Plus, Interlink is a specialty distributor and their product line is a complementary, non-competing one. So, we are actually adding to a business rather than taking away marketshare.”

The alliance with Interlink is effective immediately. For additional information about the Expand / Interlink partnership, please visit www.expand.com.

About Interlink Communication Systems

Interlink Communication Systems, founded in 1990, is an internetworking-focused specialty distribution company representing manufacturers to an international network of Value Added Resellers, System Integrators and Network Service Providers. Interlink’s areas of expertise include wire-line, fiber optic and wireless Local Area and Wide Area Networking (LAN/WAN), IP telephony, and access aggregation and optimization. Interlink has been ranked among the Tampa Bay Technology Fast 50, INC. 500, and more recently, received mention on the VAR Business 2006 List of Distributors to Watch. Visit Interlink at http://www.interlinkweb.com.

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 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.

Note About the Magic Quadrant

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Contacts

FusionPR
Paul Macchia, +1-212-651-4216
paul.macchia {at} fusionpr(.)com
or
Expand Networks
Amy Peraza, +1-973-287-1103
amy.peraza {at} expand(.)com