Watch Enterasys go head-on with Cisco

Enterasys takes on Cisco with its launch of NetFlow switches such as the S-series and its existing N-series, switches using Cisco's NetFlow v5 and v9 network protocol - These are both supported entirely free with no dedicated hardware modules, cards or license fees required.

The detailed story first covered by Brad Resse on his blog http://www.bradreese.com/blog/7-8-2010.htm

"Enterasys has a strong product range in security and networking, we believe it's a strong competitor by many means in those that are in those markets. We think that NetFlow which Enterasys provides at no add-on costs and ensures visibility and control over users, services, and applications is a major plus point for customers who favor NetFlow", says Freddie Lim, Product Manager, ACW Distribution.

Freddie added, "as a value-add distributor, we believe that Enterasys has always developed networking products capable of state-of-the-art performance, and a focus on security on networking products, building solutions with the customer at the centre of development - we want to build a strong channel to market the range of networking and security products which we believe channel partners will enjoy selling to their customers the range of cost-effective and reliable products."

Enterasys delivers solutions for:

• Convergence – open-architecture, standards-based discovery, classification and prioritization of voice/video/data applications.
• Compliance – advanced security applications and centralized visibility & control management software to ensure only the right users are accessing the right information from the right place at the right time.
• Connectivity – open, mobile, and secure infrastructure for switching, routing and wireless.

We are organizing a Channel Partner High Tea Network with Enterasys, happening on the 18th August 2010. Channel Partners please register at http://enterasyspartners.eventbrite.com/