Radware (NASDAQ; RDWR) the leading provider of Intelligent Application Switching (IAS) solutions ensuring the availability, performance and security of networked applications across the enterprise, announced today that it has been awarded a US patent for technology incorporated into its flagship product WSD. U.S. Patent No. 6,718,359 details the method for determining network proximity and the use of it as part of load balancing decisions. The patent highlights Radware's continued commitment to develop products that ensure application reliability and responsiveness. Radware's WSD was introduced into the market in 1997 and has continued to set industry standards for layer 4-7 local and global application switching.
"This patent further demonstrates our strength and technological leadership in the load balancing arena," said Roy Zisapel, President and CEO, Radware. "From the beginning we have always invested heavily in research and development. Following the patent we received in January 2004 for multi-homing technology, this recent patent validates our expertise and commitment to deliver unparalleled products and solutions."
About Radware
Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR) is the Global Leader in Intelligent Application Switching, enabling the full availability, maximum performance and complete security of all mission critical networked applications while dramatically cutting operating and scaling costs.
Radware's integrated Application Security, Application Infrastructure and End-to-End Connectivity solutions are deployed by over 2,500 enterprises and carriers worldwide. Radware offers the broadest product line in the industry meeting application needs at every critical point across the network including Web and Application Servers, Firewalls, VPNs, ISP links, Anti-Virus Gateways and Cache.
Learn more on how Radware Intelligent Application Switching Solutions can enable the security, performance and availability of mission critical applications at www.radware.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching industry, changes in demand for Application Switching products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.
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