Silver Peak Named 'Champion' in Info-Tech Research Group WAN Optimization Vendor Landscape

Silver Peak Leads with Flexible and Cost-Effective Software that is Available Online

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 10, 2012 Silver Peak Systems , the leader in accelerating data over distance, today announced it has been named a “Champion” in the Info-Tech Research Group WAN Optimization Vendor Landscape, 2012. Silver Peak was also distinguished as an “exemplary performer” for optimizing large enterprises and consolidated infrastructures.

Champions receive high scores for most evaluation criteria and offer excellent value. They have a strong market presence and are usually the trend setters for the industry.

“Silver Peak is fully focused on WAN Optimization and does not have competing products to distract its focus,” said Mark Tauschek, lead research analyst for Info-Tech Research Group.  “Info-Tech loves the company’s transparency. Not only does it offer free VX-X virtual appliances for up to 4 Mbps between two sites, all virtual appliances are available for a free 30 day trial. Silver Peak’s online marketplace provides transparent pricing for its entire product line.”

Chris Edwards of Group Dekko Services was quoted in the report saying Silver Peak is “easy to configure” and “does an excellent job of acceleration.”

Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape reports recognize outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace. Assessing vendors by the strength of their offering and their strategy for the enterprise, Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscapes pay tribute to the contribution of exceptional vendors in a particular category.

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About Silver Peak Systems
Silver Peak software accelerates data between data centers, branch offices and the cloud.  The company’s software-defined acceleration solves network quality, capacity and distance challenges to provide fast and reliable access to data anywhere in the world.  Leveraging its leadership in data center class wide area network (WAN) optimization, Silver Peak is a key enabler for strategic IT projects like virtualization, big data and disaster recovery.  Download Silver Peak software today at www.silver-peak.com/marketplace .