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AppCritical SME Delivers Simplicity, Functionality and Value Pricing to the Small-to-Medium Market; Network Performance Software From Apparent Networks Fills Void Left By Complex and Costly Traditional Network Management Systems

Posted on: Monday, 21 August 2006, 12:00 CDT

Apparent Networks, Inc. today announced the launch of AppCritical SME, a powerful new version of its network performance software for the small-to-medium enterprise market. AppCritical SME provides the sophistication of an enterprise management system without the complexity.

Designed specifically to simplify pre-deployment assessments and on-going management of IP networks, AppCritical SME provides customers with a comprehensive evaluation of their end-to-end network in minutes. It eliminates the need for a seasoned network expert to interpret test results as it evaluates the performance capability, identifies and isolates the sources of degradation on converged networks. It maximizes the user's time, leading to faster, more efficient troubleshooting and improved service.

"All businesses, regardless of size, recognize the importance of building their VoIP systems on adequate network infrastructure. Unfortunately, small and medium enterprises typically do not have the network expertise or the resources to do a proper assessment and are vulnerable to a failed deployment," said Irfhan Rajani, Apparent Networks president and CEO. "AppCritical's superior functionality and automated diagnostics provide the thorough information an SME needs to accurately determine the scope of the project, accelerate the process and provide adequate resources from the beginning."

AppCritical SME is a solid match for the channel. "We have heard from our channel partners that the complexity of managing and maintaining voice over IP systems is posing more problems than initially expected and their customers require their own solutions to support a VoIP environment throughout the lifecycle," said Greg Ammirati, Apparent Networks Executive Vice President, Sales.

Network Engineer Dennis Bailey of Invictus Converged Solutions, who caters to the small-to-medium enterprise, said most of his customers are resource-strapped and are forced to rely on assumptions and best practices when it comes to network performance. "Customers understand that VoIP requires superior network performance but they've historically been underserved by vendors whose solutions are too complex and costly. AppCritical enables IT departments of any size to have a high-level of network expertise. It produces results quickly and clearly, saving time and money. As a solution provider, it makes us leading edge and because we are able to fix problems quickly, it helps us gain customer confidence and win more projects."

AppCritical SME is available immediately starting at $40,000.

About Apparent Networks

Apparent Networks, Inc. develops and markets software that provides a unique approach to improving application performance by measuring and diagnosing live converged networks as part of pre-deployment assessment, troubleshooting and continuous real-time monitoring. AppCritical(TM) provides awareness of the most critical network characteristics needed by voice, video and data applications. It is successfully deployed by technology vendors, managed and professional service providers and enterprises to assure end-user quality of experience. Customers include ACS, Boeing, Fujitsu, Siemens, IBM, Symantec, Bell, HP, Network Appliance, McData, TELUS, DHL Systems, the United States Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, Bank of New York and Electronic Arts. The privately held company has offices in Seattle, WA and Vancouver, Canada. Visit www.apparentnetworks.com for more information.

Source: Business Wire

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