Array Networks Application Delivery Controllers Approved for High-Availability Microsoft Exchange 2010 Messaging Services

Top Quote Microsoft-qualified APV Series appliances and Array application delivery architecture secure, optimize and scale messaging services for any user, anywhere on any device End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) December 09, 2011 - MILPITAS, CA -Array Networks Inc., a global leader in application, desktop and cloud service delivery, today announced the immediate availability of its Microsoft-approved application delivery and load balancing solutions for Exchange™ 2010. The joint Array and Microsoft® solution delivers compelling economics and value for enterprises and service providers offering Exchange 2010 messaging services. The solution combines Array's award-winning APV Series application delivery controllers and SPX Series universal access controllers with Microsoft Exchange 2010 to deliver secure, scalable and highly-available messaging services to any user, anywhere on any device.

    "Array has worked closely with Microsoft to create a solution that secures, accelerates and optimizes the delivery of Exchange services," said Sunil Cherian, VP of Product Marketing at Array Networks. "In essence, the qualification by Microsoft assures enterprises and service providers that they will gain the greatest value from their mission-critical Exchange investment. The joint solution is now an integral part of Array's application delivery architecture and addresses the growing challenge of securing access to email from any user, traditional or highly-mobile, on any device."

    Maximum Value and Superior Economics
    Array's application delivery controller and universal access controller appliances are purpose-built for simplicity, scale and performance. Enterprises and service providers can leverage these feature-rich appliances to secure and intelligently load balance and optimize Exchange traffic across client access servers (CASs) and data centers for an improved local and global user experience. In addition, Array's purpose-built appliances deliver lower TCO through reducing costs associated with servers, software licenses, bandwidth and energy.

    "Our goal is to empower our customers to deliver application services without compromising the user experience, security or return-on-investment. Our joint solution with Microsoft for Exchange 2010 is a perfect example of how we are working with application developers to create end-to-end solutions that ensure the performance, availability and security of applications over the Internet," said Michael Zhao, CEO of Array Networks.

    Solution Highlights
    Array's application delivery controllers and universal access controllers, with their core security, load balancing, SSL offloading and other service optimization capabilities, can now be made an integral part of Exchange deployments by providing:

    * Intelligent load balancing of Exchange services across multiple servers
    * Service persistence to mobile and non-mobile devices
    * Health-checks for Exchange services to detect failed or overloaded servers and automatically re-route traffic
    * Offloading SSL processing, certificate management, connection management and other non-core Exchange functions from application servers to dedicated appliances
    * Local and global availability of services with seamless redirection of users in the event of server or site failure
    * Secure access to Exchange services from any device with data leakage protection that includes access control, two-factor authentication, integrity checks and cache cleaning
    * Protection of Exchange servers from DDoS attacks; and
    * Scalability from ten to tens-of-thousands concurrent users on a single appliance, with the ability to cluster up to 32 appliances for unlimited scalability


    For more information on the joint Array Networks and Microsoft solution for Exchange 2010, download our Exchange 2010 Solution Brief and our step-by-step Exchange 2010 Deployment Guide.

    About Array Networks
    Array Networks is a global leader in application, desktop and cloud service delivery with over 5000 worldwide customer deployments. Powered by award-winning SpeedCore™ software, Array solutions are recognized by leading enterprise, service provider and public sector organizations for unmatched performance and total value of ownership. Array is headquartered in Silicon Valley, is backed by over 300 employees worldwide and is a profitable company with strong investors, management and revenue growth. Poised to capitalize on explosive growth in the areas of mobile and cloud computing, analysts and thought leaders including Deloitte, Red Herring and Frost & Sullivan have recognized Array Networks for its technical innovation, operational excellence and market opportunity. To learn more, visit www.arraynetworks.com

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