Netmarks Teams with Silver Peak to Distribute the World’s Leading Data Center Class WAN Optimization Solution in Japan

Santa Clara, Calif., October 15, 2010 – Silver Peak Systems, the leader in data center class Wide Area Network (WAN) optimizationtoday announced that Netmarks Inc. will be distributing Silver Peak’s award-winning NX appliances, VX appliances, and Global Management System (GMS) throughout Japan.  Through this partnership, the two companies are addressing the need for a scalable, high performing WAN optimization solution that enables strategic enterprise IT initiatives throughout Japan, such as disaster recovery, data center consolidation, server centralization, and virtual desktops.

Netmarks delivers support services for Japanese corporations operating domestically and abroad - from design and construction to operation and maintenance of network systems . In addition to support in English, Japanese, and other local languages, Netmarks differentiates itself by offering services adapted to local telecommunication environments.

“We have selected Netmarks to help build our brand and channel capacity in Japan as part of our rapid global expansion efforts,”, said Alan Leong, Vice President for Silver Peak, Asia Pacific. “The combination of Netmarks’ proven success in this important region of the world and the team’s commitment to Japan, ideally positions both Netmarks and Silver Peak to deliver the most advanced WAN Optimization technology to the market in support of strategic enterprise IT initiatives.”

 “We are serious about expansion in Japan and have invested heavily in resources to ensure joint success with Silver Peaks,” said Hiroshi Sato, Netmarks President & CEO..  “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with the leading player in data center WAN optimization, and we see great opportunity ahead.”

About Netmarks Inc.
Founded in 1997, Netmarks is a leading distributor of network solutions. By combining network technology with security, storage, and numerous other leading-edge technologies, Netmarks provides a variety of solutions and support services that address today’s issues.  Through the innovation and reliability that characterize our ICT infrastructure, we ensure secure support for our customers’ current business, even as we faster advance in corporate communications that leads the way into the future. For more information, please visit www.netmarks.co.jp

About Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
Silver Peak develops data center class network appliances that maximize WAN performance while minimizing WAN costs.  The company’s unique network approach to WAN optimization delivers unprecedented scalability and flexibility, enabling enterprises to rapidly move large amounts of data across long distances.  Silver Peak’s WAN optimization solution is a strategic enabler for large IT initiatives, including data center consolidation, data migration, disaster recovery, server centralization, and global application / desktop virtualization.

For more information, visit http://www.silver-peak.com/infocenter

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