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China Unicom uses Array Networks' secure application acceleration solutions for its accelerated SMS/CDMA 1x and Web infrastructure
April 1, 2004
CAMPBELL, Calif. -- Array Networks, the pioneer in integrated web traffic management and SSL VPN solutions for global enterprises, today announced that China United Telecommunications (China Unicom), the second largest CDMA operator in the world, is implementing accelerated SMS/ CDMA 1.X and Web infrastructure services by using Array Networks' secure application acceleration solutions.
China Unicom selected Array Networks as its partner after a rigorous evaluation of several Internet traffic management and application acceleration products. Array's N+1 clustering capability provides the high availability solution needed by China Unicom to scale to peak traffic levels that exceed two billion messages per day. With Array, China Unicom can easily support traffic spikes that routinely occur on days like the Chinese Lunar New Year.
"Array offered the highest levels of functionality, scalability and performance, providing us with a very attractive ROI," said Wenbiao Guo, Technical Manager at China Unicom in charge of the selection process. "By using Array's cache functionality, we have reduced our server requirements by over 50%. In addition, Array's Webwall(R) security capabilities, the content based filtering features and the reverse proxy capabilities of HTTP redirect / rewrite offered us the additional security elements we needed to support our dynamic, high-volume network environment."
"We are extremely pleased to be working closely with China Unicom to help them deliver next generation SMS and data services," said Michael Zhao, president and CEO of Array Networks. "Our specialized platform and security solutions known for their strong SSL performance and reverse proxy capabilities have proven to deliver value to our customers. China Unicom's decision highlights the importance of scalability, price, performance, and reliability in choosing their network infrastructure solutions. We are proud to contribute to their continued success."
"In addition to its product strengths, Array Networks provides exceptional customer and technical support services," added Guo. "China Unicom maintains the highest standards for quality provision of services to our customers. Array Networks' support and commitment reflect our own standards. This is an essential element of our partnership and a major factor in our decision to work with them."
China Unicom Ltd.
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