Expand Networks Offers Industry Commentary on Blue Coat Systems, Inc. Acquisition of Packeteer

Business Wire, April 24, 2008

ROSELAND, N.J. -- 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.