Acquisition History
Mazu Networks
On February 20, 2009, Riverbed announced the completion of the acquisition of Mazu Networks. The Mazu products, which were renamed Cascade, analyze network traffic to provide information about the interactions of and dependencies between users, applications and systems. This acquisition enabled Riverbed to add IT infrastructure performance solutions to its product portfolio.
CACE Technologies
On October 21, 2010, Riverbed acquired CACE Technologies, and folded their Shark network analysis product and Pilot interface product into the Riverbed Cascade product suite. CACE was also the corporate sponsor of the open source network protocol analyzer product, Wireshark. Riverbed has assumed corporate sponsorship.
Global Protocols
In November, 2010, Riverbed acquired Global Protocols, LLC, a provider of Satellite optimization to the defense marketplace. Global Protocols is known for their SkipWare product, a proprietary commercial implementation of the Space Communications Protocol Specifications (SCPS), which is used in most US Department of Defense communications satellites.
Zeus Technology
On July 19, 2011, Riverbed acquired Zeus Technology, a provider of high-performance software-based load balancing and traffic management solutions for virtual and cloud environments. Their primary product is the Zeus Virtual Application Delivery Controller (vADC).
Aptimize Limited
On July 19, 2011, Riverbed acquired Aptimize Limited, a provider of web content optimization technology, based in Wellington, New Zealand.
Expand Networks (Assets & Intellectual Property Only)
On January 11, 2012, Riverbed announced that it purchased certain assets of Expand Networks, including its intellectual property, out of liquidation in Israel. Expand went into liquidation under the supervision of the District Court of Haifa in Israel and ceased operating as an on-going business. FAQ: RIVERBED PURCHASES ASSETS OF EXPAND NETWORKS
OPNET Technologies
On October 29, 2012, Riverbed announced its intention to acquire OPNET Technologies, a software business that provides performance analysis for applications and networks, based in Bethesda, MD. This is a $1 billion US dollars acquisition in cash and in stock. On December 18, 2012, the company announced that it completed the acquisition of OPNET Technologies.
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