NETWORKS

Array Networks, a global leader in secure, high-performance IP access solutions, was named in the recent 3Q, 2005 Synergy Research Report, "Network Security Solutions Worldwide Market Shares," as one of the top six SSL VPN providers in the industry. Synergy Research, a leading industry analyst firm, analyzed the market share, competitive landscape, market trends, and growth opportunities for Network Security Equipment markets worldwide and acknowledged Array's continued upward momentum in the fast growing SSL VPN worldwide marketplace. "We are seeing phenomenal growth in the SSL VPN market, with an average year-over-year increase of 40 percent, and Synergy acknowledges Array's contribution to this marketplace," said Aaron Vance, senior analyst at Synergy Research. "By ranking among the top 6 SSL VPN solution providers, Array Networks has surfaced as one of the leading players in this competitive industry." A recent BusinessWeek article, "The Easiest Commute of All," detailed that 12 percent of the U.S. workforce works remotely. Furthermore, the story states that "40 percent of the workforce will be distributed by 2012." Looking beyond the mobile workforce, companies also need to accommodate partners and customers with secure, remote access to their applications and corporate resources anytime, anywhere. Array Networks provides its customers with the products they need to meet the growing demand of a distributed world. Synergy estimates the worldwide manufacturing sales for SSL VPN are expected to exceed $200M for the first time in 2005. "We are delighted to be recognized by the research team at Synergy Research as an SSL VPN market leader," said Michael Zhao, president and CEO, Array Networks. "Array Networks is committed to its customers and increasing our market share and recognized leadership in this exciting segment of networking security."