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Cumulus Networks Introduces Its First Turn-Key Appliance, Cumulus Express, to Accelerate Web-Scale Networking on Heels of Rapid Growth in 2016Cumulus Networks, the leading provider bringing web-scale networking to enterprise cloud, today announced the availability of Cumulus Express, its first ever turn-key deployment offering. Cumulus Express includes 1G through 100G hardware platforms pre-loaded with feature-rich Cumulus Linux, along with a list of compatible cables and optics. It is the industry's best combination of high performance switching hardware and open networking software in a convenient one-stop shop experience that simplifies and streamlines adoption, making it ideal for both organizations just beginning to adopt web-scale networking principles and for traditional enterprises accustomed to sourcing their networking gear as appliances. The new solution comes on the back of impressive growth for Cumulus Networks in the last 12 months that has strengthened its position in the market, including:
With more companies large and small turning to web-scale networking, Cumulus Networks' latest offering provides a simple and efficient on ramp for adoption. Cumulus Express includes a preloaded switch with the Cumulus Linux Network Operating System license, and a list of certified cables and optics the customer can order, providing customers a friction-free experience. Cumulus Express includes a complete portfolio of networking switches, ranging from 1G to 100G platforms, that customers globally can source from Cumulus Networks authorized channel partners. Cumulus Express brings a range of benefits to organizations looking to accelerate adoption of web-scale IT, including:
"Cumulus Networks had the foresight to know that the world was ready for an open network OS, unlike other well known competitors who are still struggling to catch up," said Joshua Brown, Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. "The level of integration with third party systems is phenomenal because it's just Linux. Follow the Rocket Turtle, take the red pill." Cumulus Express is available for immediate purchase worldwide through authorized Cumulus Networks resellers and distributors. Additional information:
About Cumulus Networks Cumulus Networks is leading the transformation of bringing web-scale networking to enterprise cloud. As the only systems solution that fully unlocks the vertical network stacks of the modern data center, Cumulus Linux allows companies of all sizes to affordably build and efficiently operate their networks just like the world's largest data centers. By allowing operators to use standard hardware components, Cumulus Networks offers unprecedented operational speed and agility, at the industry's most competitive cost. Cumulus Networks has received venture funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Sequoia Capital (News - Alert), Peter Wagner and four of the original VMware founders. For more information visit cumulusnetworks.com or follow @cumulusnetworks. CUMULUS, the Cumulus Logo, CUMULUS NETWORKS, and the Rocket Turtle Logo (the "Marks") are trademarks and service marks of Cumulus Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. You are not permitted to use the Marks without the prior written consent of Cumulus Networks. The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a worldwide basis.
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