Press Releases
2009
December 8, 2009FORCE10 NETWORKS INTRODUCES FLEXIBLE NEW EXASCALE LINE CARDS TO MEET EMERGING APPLICATION NEEDS
Latest Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet line cards incorporate flexible pluggable transceiver modules
Force10 Networks, the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced the addition of two new line-rate 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) and GbE line cards for use within its ExaScaleT virtualized core switch/routers that incorporate flexible pluggable transceiver modules. Read more >
November 17, 2009
FORCE10 DEMONSTRATES DATA CENTER VIRTUALIZATION AND CLOUD COMPUTING SOLUTIONS AT INTEROP
Force10 teams up with AFORE, Sun Microsystems to show how the combined solutions mitigate network complexity in supporting Web 2.0 applications
Force10 Networks, a global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, will demonstrate its data center virtualization and cloud computing leadership this week at INTEROP in New York City. Read more >
November 17, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS TO DEMONSTRATE INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP IN HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING AT SUPERCOMPUTING 2009
S-Series Ethernet access switches to also serve as the foundation for the conference's network infrastructure
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced it will demonstrate its industry-leading switch/routing solutions for the high-performance cluster computing (HPCC) market at booth #1715 at the Supercomputing 2009 conference in Portland, Oregon. Read more >
November 16, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS AND AFORE SIGN GLOBAL RESELLER AGREEMENT TO DRIVE CLOUD NETWORKING INTIATIVES
Combined solution to virtualize physical boundaries in multi-site data center environments
Force10 Networks, a global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced it will resell the Advanced Service Edge (ASE) products of AFORE, a provider of data center virtualization extension solutions, as an integral part of its industry-leading portfolio. Read more >
November 9, 2009
NYSE EURONEXT SELECTS FORCE10 NETWORKS FOR ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART DATA CENTERS
Leading global exchange group leverages Force10 purpose-built resilient switching technology to provide central management infrastructure services
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the NYSE Euronext has selected its high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) core and access switches to power the management network in their next-generation data centers in the greater New Jersey and London metro areas. Read more >
November 4, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS RECEIVES COMMON CRITERIA SECURITY CERTIFICATION FOR ITS HIGH-PERFORMANCE ETHERNET SWITCH/ROUTER PRODUCTS
Security certification required for network deployment in the federal government and other government agencies worldwide
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its C-SeriesT, S-Series™ and E-Series® Ethernet switch/routers running FTOS (Force10 operating system) software version 7.8, received Common Criteria certification to the Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (EAL-2). Read more >
October 20, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS RANKED #3 FASTEST GROWING COMPANY IN THE COMMUNICATIONS/NETWORKING CATEGORY OF THE PRESTIGIOUS DELOITTE 2009 TECHNOLOGY FAST 500™ PROGRAM
Company ranked #10 overall based on FY revenue growth between 2004-2008
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the company ranked number 3 within the communications/networking category of the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ program. Read more >
October 19, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS REPORTS CONTINUED MOMENTUM WITH 25% SEQUENTIAL GROWTH
Its Q4 results reflected further penetration into next generation data centers, accelerated 10 Gigabit Ethernet shipments and broadened solution offerings
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its fourth quarter bookings increased 25% from the previous quarter for the period ending September 30, 2009. Read more >
October 13, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS EXPANDS "MIDDLE MILE" OFFERING WITH POWERFUL NEW ETHERNET-BASED SOLUTION FOR CARRIERS
New C-Series customers Fibertech Networks and Manti demonstrate how Force10 Ethernet switch/routers solve the challenges associated with delivering next generation broadband services
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the company's solution for the "middle mile" has been expanded to include a family of resilient, high-performance Ethernet switch/routers. Read more >
September 29, 2009
LEADING JAPANESE INTERNET EXCHANGE SELECTS FORCE10 NETWORKS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE 10 GbE PERFORMANCE TO ITS CUSTOMERS
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that Japan Internet Exchange Co. Ltd. (JPIX) has selected the ExaScale™ E-Series family of switch/routers to provide high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) services and industry-leading port density for its growing network.
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September 22, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS POWERS SIX OF THE WORLD'S TEN FASTEST SUPERCOMPUTERS
Los Alamos National Laboratory, the fastest supercomputer on the 2009 Top500.org list, as well as the fastest supercomputers in Europe and Asia utilize Force10 Ethernet switch/routers
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its Ethernet switch/router solutions play a significant role in six of the world’s top 10 most powerful supercomputers according to the most recent Top500.org list. Read more >
September 15, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS HIGH PERFORMANCE ETHERNET SWITCH/ROUTERS EARN RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE ACCEPTANCE
Rural carriers eligible for federal stimulus funds to procure infrastructure needed to build "middle mile" networks optimized for fiber-to-the-home and triple-play services
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that service provider, enterprise, and data center operators rely on when the network is their business, today announced its C-SeriesT and E-Series® of Ethernet switch/routers have received "Technical Acceptance" and "Buy American" status by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Read more >
September 9, 2009
JITC APPROVES FORCE10 NETWORKS ADIT 600 FOR INTEROPERABILITY IN DOD NETWORKS
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that service provider, enterprise, and data center operators rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has listed the company's Adit® 600 Converged Services Access Gateway on the Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (UCAPL). Read more >
September 9, 2009
RENOWNED IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH FACILITY SELECTS FORCE10 NETWORKS TO PROVIDE LINE-RATE 10 GbE SWITCHING PERFORMANCE TO ITS POWERFUL CLUSTER
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that service provider, enterprise, and data center operators rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (C2B2) at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) has selected the E-Series® family of switch/routers to provide line-rate performance and resiliency for its research needs as well as industry-leading port density to ensure seamless growth as the organization continues to expand into the future. Read more >
September 3, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS REPORTS DRAMATIC QUARTERLY SEQUENTIAL REVENUE GROWTH
Its Q3 2009 results reflect accelerating momentum in the data center and carrier markets
Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that service provider, enterprise, and data center operators rely on when the network is their business, today announced that its third quarter revenues for the period ending June 30, 2009 increased 24% from the previous quarter. Read more >
August 25, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS AND STILLSECURE EXTEND PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS THE CONVERGENCE OF NETWORKING AND SECURITY
Interoperability with FTOS Enables 802.1x-Based NAC on All Force10 Ethernet Switches
Force10 Networks, the technology leader for building and securing intelligent services networks, and StillSecure®, provider of secure network infrastructure solutions, today announced an extension of their partnership which enables 802.1x-based network access control (NAC) on all Force10 Ethernet switches. Read more >
August 18, 2009
DAWNING BUILDS ASIA'S FASTEST SUPERCOMPUTER WITH FORCE10 NETWORKS
"Magic Cube" Deployment at the Shanghai Supercomputer Center Equates to Force10 Now Anchoring the Fastest Supercomputers in Asia, North America and Europe
Force10 Networks, Inc., the technology leader for building and securing intelligent services networks, today announced that Tianjin Dawning Computer Industry Co., Ltd. has deployed its resilient C-Series™ switches and the S2410 access switch as the high performance foundation for China’s new Magic Cube Supercomputer at the Shanghai Supercomputer Center (SSC). Read more >
June 30, 2009
BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABS SELECTS FORCE10 NETWORKS TO POWER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND CAMPUS LAN
Force10 Networks, the technology leader for building and securing intelligent services networks, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Labs has selected the ExaScale™ family of virtualized switch/routers to help power its network. ExaScale was chosen largely based on its industry-leading density and performance characteristics, which are required to satisfy the needs of its ongoing scientific research as well as the day-to-day operations of its campus LAN. Read more >
June 17, 2009
TECH DATA TEAMS WITH FORCE10 NETWORKS
Tech Data Corporation today announced a distribution agreement with networking solutions manufacturer Force10 Networks. Read more >
June 17, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS-SPONSORED DESIGN TEAM WINS BRONZE MEDAL IN PRESTIGIOUS ROBOGAMES COMPETITION
Force10 Networks, the technology leader for building and securing intelligent services networks, today announced that the AcYut-II robot, co-sponsored by Force10 and designed by students from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), India, has won the Bronze medal in the middleweight Humanoid category at the 2009 RoboGames (www.robogames.net) that took place in San Francisco on June 12-14. Read more >
June 9, 2009
LEADING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE DEPLOYS FORCE10 NETWORKS TO DELIVER HIGH BANDWIDTH NETWORK SERVICES
Force10 Networks, the technology leader for building and securing intelligent services networks, today announced that the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) has deployed the C-Series family of resilient switches and the S-Series family of access switches to serve as the backbone of its campus and data center networks. With Force10, FMI is interconnecting researchers throughout the facility with a high-performance network supporting instruments that generate as much as one terabyte of data per day. Read more >
May 11, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS EXTENDS EXASCALE PRODUCT LINE TO MEET MIDLEVEL MARKET NEEDS
Force10 Networks®, the technology leader for building and securing intelligent services networks, today announced the addition of a 90-port line card to its ExaScaleT family of virtualized switch/routers. Read more >
May 6, 2009
IXIA AND FORCE10 TO PERFORM WORLD'S LARGEST 10 GE SWITCHING TEST
Ixia (NASDAQ: XXIA), a leading, global provider of IP performance test systems, along with Force10 Networks, will hold the world's largest ever public demonstration of 10 gigabit Ethernet (GE) traffic switching. Read more >
April 2, 2009
TURIN NETWORKS ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF MERGER WITH FORCE10 NETWORKS
Turin Networks today announced the completion of the merger with Force10 Networks®. The combined new San Jose-based company is operating as Force10 Networks, Inc. and supports a product portfolio optimized to deliver best-in-class solutions for wireless and wireline service providers, portal and web 2.0 providers as well as high performance enterprise data centers. Read more >
March 10, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS POWERS DUAL NETWORKS OF LEADING INDIAN FILM AND SOFTWARE PROVIDER
Force10 Networks®, the pioneer in building and securing reliable networks, today announced that B.A.G. Films and Media Ltd., also known as B.A.G. Films Ltd., has deployed C300 resilient switches and S50N access switches at their headquarters in Noida, India. Read more >
February 17, 2009
LEADING SPANISH IT CONSULTING FIRM SELECTS FORCE10 NETWORKS TO POWER ITS ON-DEMAND NETWORK AND APPLICATION SERVICES
Force10 Networks®, the pioneer in building and securing reliable networks, today announced that Degesys has deployed its C-Series resilient switches at their data center near Madrid, Spain. Read more >
January 27, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS AND FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY PARTNER TO DELIVER RELIABLE AND COST EFFECTIVE NETWORKING SOLUTIONS TO GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTS
Force10 Networks®, the pioneer in building and securing reliable networks, today announced a partnership with Four Points Technology that enables Four Points to represent the entire Force10 product line on its GSA schedule. Read more >
January 21, 2009
FORCE10 NETWORKS AWARDED PATENT FOR ADVANCES IN CIRCUIT BOARD FABRICATION THAT REDUCE TOTAL SYSTEM COST
Force10 Networks®, the pioneer in building and securing reliable networks, today announced it has been awarded a patent for its design innovations concerning circuit board fabrication for its high performance switch/routers. Read more >
January 5, 2009
TURIN NETWORKS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO MERGE WITH FORCE10 NETWORKS
Turin Networks, Inc., a leading global provider of innovative Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet and Converged Access solutions for wireline and wireless network operators, today announced a definitive agreement to merge with Force10 Networks Inc., the pioneer in building and securing reliable networks. Read more >
