Now you can buyback Alteon application switches

New Delhi: F5 Networks, Inc introduced a program aimed at assisting owners of Alteon application switches from Nortel Networks who are affected by Nortel's recently announced bankruptcy. The program includes trade-in credits toward replacement, as well as customized consulting services to simplify migration from the affected Alteon systems to F5's BIG-IP application delivery controllers.

“Application delivery networking is now central to enterprise data centers. In today's economic environment, customers need confidence that they are relying on a stable market leader for this critical infrastructure. We appreciate the concerns that Alteon customers are facing, and welcome the opportunity to provide them the stability, support, and reliability already enjoyed by F5 customers worldwide,” said Dan Matte, Senior VP-Marketing and Business Development, F5.