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'''Array Networks''' is a global technology company that addresses problems related to securely delivering enterprise applications to end users.'''Array Networks''' offers application delivery networking with over 5,000 worldwide customer deployments. Founded in 2000, and headquartered in [[Silicon Valley]], [[California]], Array offers [[application delivery controller]], (ADC), [[Secure Sockets Layer]], (SSL) [[Virtual private network|VPN]] and [[WAN optimization]] controllers targeted to enterprise private cloud, [[IaaS]], and [[SaaS]] solutions. The company has over 300 employees worldwide, including the United States, China, Japan and India. <ref>Hoovers, [http://www.hoovers.com/company-information/cs/company-profile.Array_Networks_Inc.1f834a3d2cf5ac45.html "Array Networks, Inc Company Information"], ''Hoovers'',</ref>

Array has received industry accolades from [[Gartner Inc.]]’s [[Magic Quadrant]] (2014, 2015), [[Frost & Sullivan]], 2011 Excellence Award; and [[Info-Tech Research Group]], 2012 Innovator. Additionally, CEO Michael Zhao received the CEO World Award in the CEO of the year category in 2013 and CFO Sameena Ahmed was named the Silicon Valley /[[American City Business Journals|San Jose Business Journal]] CFO of the Year in 2010.<ref>VAR India, [http://www.varindia.com/array-networks-wins-frost-sullivan-award/ "Array Networks wins Frost & Sullivan Award"], May 23, 2011</ref> <ref>Mark Fabbi, Andrew Lerner,[http://www.gartner.com/technology/reprints.do?id=1-217ZWG7&ct=140911&st=sb/ "Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers"], ''Gartner Inc.'', October 21, 2014</ref> <ref>CEO World, [http://www.ceoworldawards.com/about/index.html#.VR2N6-lFDIU "About the CEO World Awards"]</ref> <ref>Reuters, [http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/11/30/idUS155864+30-Nov-2010+BW20101130 "Array Networks` Sameena Ahmed Wins CFO of the Year Award"], November 10, 2010 </ref>

Array is a silver founding member of the OPNFV Project, a community of suppliers in the industry working to develop an open source reference platform for NFV. The platform is intended to help accelerate the implementation of NFV and the introduction of new products and services springing from it. <ref>Paula Bernier,[http://www.nfvzone.com/topics/nfv/articles/395345-adc-vendor-array-networks-helps-launch-opnfv-project.htm "ADC Vendor Array Networks Helps Launch OPNFV Project"], NFVZone, December 17, 2014</ref> Array sells through direct and resale channels and offers resellers marketing and communications, technical, lead and training support. <ref>SearchITChannel,[http://searchitchannel.techtarget.com/feature/Array-Networks-Partner-Program-Checklist "Array Networks Partner Program Checklist"]</ref>

=='''APV Series Application Delivery Controllers and Server Load Balancers =='''

The Array Networks APV Series application delivery controllers, powered by the 64-bit SpeedCore® platform, are designed to scale applications for the data center and virtualized cloud environments. <ref>Paula Bernier, [http://it.tmcnet.com/topics/it/articles/2012/06/08/293863-array-networks-announces-availability-first-gold-certified-ipv6.htm "Array Networks Announces Availability of First Gold-Certified IPv6 Application Delivery Controllers"], InfoTech Spotlight, June 8, 2012</ref>

TheIn 2008, Array Networks introduced its (AppVelocity) APV Series that consists of [[Application deliveryDelivery controllerController|Application Delivery Controllers]] for [[SSL acceleration]], [[Load balancing (computing)|load balancing]] and [[traffic management]] at layers [[Network switch#Layer 2|2]]- [[Network switch#Layer 7|7]] for enterprise [[data centers]] and Web sites. The APV Series is, available on a variety of [[Platform (computing)|platform]] sizesplatforms, uses 60% less power and cuts response time by 50%.<ref>Ann name="NetworkBednarz, World">[http://www.networkworld.com/newslettersarticle/accel2277642/2008lan-wan/033108netop2array-networks-on-a-green-streak.html/ "Array Networks on a Green Streak"], '''Network World''', April 223, 2008]</ref>

== SPX series SSL VPN enterprise platforms ==

InFrom 2009 to 2012, Array launched anseveral upgraded application delivery controllercontrollers for enterprises and service providers using [[Web 2.0]] applications, [[multimedia]] services and [[Software as a service|hosted]] [[cloud computing|cloud-centric]] applications.<ref name="NetworkWorld">Ann Bednarz, [http://www.networkworld.com/newslettersarticle/accel2257355/2009application-performance-management/060809netop2array-debuts-10gbps-acceleration-gear.html "Array debuts 10Gbps acceleration gear"], ''NetworkWorld''Network World, June 11, 2009]</ref>

Array's SPX series products are enterprise class SSL VPNs that cover the full range of SSL based [[Virtual private network|remote access]] from Network Level access (called [[Network layer|Layer 3]] VPN) to Web based access. The SPX series Universal Access Controllers address internal access,<ref name="Campus Technology">[http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2008/08/Polytechnic-Institute-of-NYU-Deploys-Array-Networks-Equipment-for-Access-Control.aspx "Polytechnic Institute of NYU Deploys Array Networks Equipment for Access Control", ''Campus Technology'', August 26, 2008].</ref> [[WiFi]] access, [[Desktop computer|desktop]] access, site-to-site access, partner access and customer access.<ref name="Communications News">[http://www.comnews.com/features/2008_february/0208_faster_vpn.aspx "Faster VPN Provides Insurance", ''Communications News'', February 2008].</ref>

In 2013, Array released a line of appliances, including the APV 2600, 5600, 10600 and 10650, offering advanced server load balancing, link load balancing, global server load balancing (GSLB), connection multiplexing, SSL acceleration, compression, caching, traffic shaping and application security.<ref>[http://www.dbta.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=89568 "Array Networks Ships New Application Delivery Controller Line"], Database Trends and Applications, May 13, 2013</ref> Each appliance supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and multi-core processing and multi-core SSL acceleration, ranging from 10 Gbps of throughput to 120 Gbps of throughput, 5000 2048-bit SSL transactions per second to 70,000 2048-bit SSL transactions per second and 3 Gbps of SSL throughput to 25 Gbps of SSL throughput.<ref>[http://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/array_networks_latest_apv_models_hit_the_channel "Array Networks’ Latest APV Models Hit the Channel"], ChannelProNetwork, April 17, 2013</ref>

In 2014, Array released the virtual AVX10650 multi-tenant application delivery controller that offers 8 fully partitioned ADC instances to support multiple load-balancing-as-a-service (LBaaS) tenants, enterprise departments or applications, or similar shared environments and has its own dedicated input/output, CPU, memory, and SSL resources in multi-tenant environments.<ref>Rahul Arora, [http://dark-fiber.tmcnet.com/topics/dark-fiber/articles/383901-array-announces-availability-avx10650-multi-tenant-adc-appliance.htm "Array Announces Availability of AVX10650 Multi-tenant ADC Appliance"], TMCNet.com, July 16, 2014</ref>

=== WiFi Access ===

In 2015, Array released the enhanced version of its multi-tenant, virtualized AVX10650 ADC solution that offers 4, 8, 12 or 16 fully independent instances each with its own I/O, CPU, SSL card and memory. <ref>[https://www.nss.gr/en/news/579-array-multi-tenant-multi-benefit-meet-the-enhanced-avx10650.html "Array announces the second generation of the AVX10650 virtualized application delivery controller"], NSS, February 3, 2015</ref> It combines the flexibility of a virtual ADC and the high performance of a physical ADC – more than 2K transactions per second (TPS) for 2048-bit SSL even at the entry level, and up to 17K SSL TPS (2048-bit) in the ‘large’ configuration. The AVX7600 introduced in March 2015, supports up to 16 entry, eight small, four medium or two large virtual appliances per system and enables the mixing of ADC and secure access gateway instances.<ref>Sonia Groff,[http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/news/4500244167/ICYMI-40-Gigabit-Ethernet-switch-fuels-market-growth "Array introduces AVX7600 virtual ADC and SSL support system"], SearchNetworking.com, April 10, 2015</ref>

For example, hardware platforms can be configured with software called WiFiProtect for secure wireless [[LAN]] access and segmented WiFi access across hotspots. WiFiProtect runs on Array's SPX Universal Access Controller hardware and incorporates technologies that support [[Wi-Fi]].

For example, [[software]] directs machines coming onto the [[Computer network|network]] via [[wireless]] access points to a [[Web portal|portal]] where they present credentials. Guest [[User (computing)|users]] are required to go through a [[Virtuality|virtual]] [[Local area network|LAN]] that provides limited access. Identity-based wireless access is used for “guest sponsorship” for partners, guests and employees. Enterprise users access the network through any standard [[Web browser|browser]].<ref name="Computer World">[http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/213051/ssl_gear_adapted_wi-fi_access?fp=4&fpid=78268965 "SSL gear adapted for Wi-Fi access",'' ComputerWorld'', April 22 2008].</ref>

Site-to-site SSL VPN connectivity (“SiteDirect”) eliminates network exposure and limits access to specific [[Application software|applications]] or [[Subnetwork|subnets]].<ref name="Network Computing">[http://www.networkcomputing.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=197004594&cid=RSSfeed_TechWeb "Array Networks Releases LAN-to-LAN SSL VPN at RSA", ''Network Computing'', February 8 2007]</ref>

=== Remote Desktop Access ===

For remote desktop access and control, DesktopDirect allows users to remote desktops from a standard web browser.<ref name="ChannelInsider">[http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Reviews/Array-Networks-Wants-Citrixs-GoToMyPC-Off-the-Desktop/ "Array Networks Wants Cytrix's Go ToMyPC Off The Desktop", ''Channel Insider'', December 12 2008]</ref> DesktopDirect can remotely boot up PCs that are in the “off” or “standby” states.

To access a remote desktop, self-registration starts with a user in the office, sitting at the [[Personal computer|PC]] that will be controlled remotely. The user browses to a specific [[URL]] to access the registration [[Enterprise portal|portal]]. The user logs in upon seeing a prompt for [[credentials]], enters the hostname and description of the desktop PC, and registration is complete.

Remote control of the office PC starts with the user sitting away from the office, at a remote PC. The user browses to a specific URL, known as an access portal, and again logs in upon a prompt for credentials. A list of registered office PCs is then displayed, so the user can select which office PC to view and control. The user then logs into and controls the office PC.

This is possible from any browser and [[Internet]]-attached [[computer]]. DesktopDirect only delivers the presentation [[Network switch#Layer-specific functionality|layer]] remotely. This minimizes [[Bandwidth (computing)|bandwidth]] consumption and increases support for [[concurrent users]].<ref name="Broackmann & Company">[http://google.com/search?q=cache:dX_9vDV4ecgJ:www.brockmann.com/index.php/200805091299/Mobile-VoIP-Applications/Interop-Array-Networks-Delivers-User-Defined-Terminal-Service.html+interop-array-networks-delivers-user-defined-terminal-service.html&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us " Interop: Array Networks Delivers User-Defined Terminal Service", ''Brockmann & Company'', May 9 2008].</ref>

== Application Delivery Controllers and Server Load Balancers ==

The Array Networks (AppVelocity) APV Series consists of [[Application delivery controller|Application Delivery Controllers]] for [[SSL acceleration]], [[Load balancing (computing)|load balancing]] and [[traffic management]] at layers [[Network switch#Layer 2|2]]- [[Network switch#Layer 7|7]] for enterprise [[data centers]] and Web sites. The APV Series is available on a variety of [[Platform (computing)|platform]] sizes, uses 60% less power and cuts response time by 50%.<ref name="Network World">[http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/accel/2008/033108netop2.html/ "Array Networks on a Green Streak", '''Network World''', April 22 2008]</ref>

In 2009, Array launched an upgraded application delivery controller for enterprises and service providers using [[Web 2.0]] applications, [[multimedia]] services and [[Software as a service|hosted]] [[cloud computing|cloud-centric]] applications.<ref name="NetworkWorld">[http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/accel/2009/060809netop2.html "Array debuts 10Gbps acceleration gear", ''NetworkWorld'' June 11 2009]</ref>

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