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Apparent Networks Announces Special PathView Promotional Program for Higher Education
[July 14, 2009]

Apparent Networks Announces Special PathView Promotional Program for Higher Education


WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Apparent Networks (News - Alert), a leading provider of network fault and performance management solutions, today announced a special program designed to provide higher education network administrators with an affordable tool for managing their university-wide networks. PathView, the company's latest network performance management tool, is available to qualified institutions for $1795 (a $200 savings). Additionally, all network administrators who download a free PathView 30-day trial are eligible to receive a complimentary, "Fix It Now" consulting session with a PathView expert. In these sessions, network performance experts from Apparent Networks will work with college or university IT staff members to focus on and resolve a difficult network problem. This program is available through Aug. 31.



PathView provides immediate assistance by assuring application delivery over distributed, multi-party network environments. With PathView, universities can benefit from Apparent Networks' enterprise-class technology - at an entry-level price. In only a few hours, network administrators can install and set-up PathView to immediately: Troubleshoot distributed WAN, MPLS, carrier and cloud-based service issues up to 70 percent faster Pre-assess network readiness for VoIP, video and other latency sensitive applications to reduce rollout risks Monitor & report on network path performance in real-time for their own networks, as well as those of their carriers and service providers.

"We understand that big schools and universities have to provide quality IT services reliably and consistently to a uniquely diverse and dynamic group of users. With large campuses, multiple locations and new applications such as IP video for distance learning, network managers have their hands full troubleshooting problems," said Jim Melvin, president and CMO of Apparent Networks. "PathView's unique capabilities to see and examine the performance of complete network paths, including segments that pass through third-party networks, make it a great tool for higher education environments. It lets administrators find and fix network problems fast - wherever they are occurring." Despite the limited budgets for the 2009-2010 academic year, it is important for educational institutions to maintain high-performing network services. With the constantly changing environment, network administrators must be able to continuously see and monitor hundreds of individual paths that make up the extended network. With this capability, network managers can more easily identify the issues and resolve them. As thousands of students and faculty arrive on campus this fall, it is critical that network managers have efficient and cost-effective tools in place for the upcoming school year.


Pricing and Availability PathView can be downloaded for free for 30 days. If purchased before Aug. 31, 2009, the price starts exclusively for university and higher education administrators at $1795. For more information on how to purchase PathView, please contact Apparent Networks at 1 (800) 508-5233.

About Apparent Networks Apparent Networks is the only IT performance management provider that delivers the end-to-end service insight required for today's cloud applications. By experiencing network performance without affecting it, the company's patented path solutions assess network readiness, monitor service levels and diagnose problems otherwise hidden from sight. Leading companies rely on Apparent Networks to assure application delivery and expand their service portfolios with confidence. For more information, visit www.apparenttools.com.

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