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Expansion

Phase of the business cycle as it climbs from a trough toward a peak.

Expansion

In a business cycle, a period of growth during which an economy moves from its trough to its peak. For example, if an economy dips to growth of -2.5% and then recovers to 3% growth, this period is called expansion. It is considered a normal and inevitable part of a business cycle following a recession or other contraction. Expansion is also called recovery.

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Expand Networks is the pioneer and leader in helping organizations simplify their IT infrastructure while delivering remote offices fast, reliable and secure access to networked applications.

Expand Networks Supplies 200th Software License to EMS SATCOM for its CNX-200 Network Accelerator Airborne Networking Product

CWT is a forward-thinking, global company with heavy network usage that was able to identify bandwidth-hungry applications and prioritize business-critical solutions through a carefully configured Expand Network Compass Platform solution throughout the network," said Christopher Williams, Chief Marketing and Channels Officer, Expand Networks.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Implements Expand Networks for Data Center Consolidation

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Driven by Expand's leading edge Compass Platform, Expand offers a complete, multiservice solution that integrates technologies for WAN optimization, acceleration, management and visibility, WAFS and security in one platform.

Expand Networks Extends Global Presence - Establishes Expand China

Prior to installing the Expand devices, we would see a 4MB file take over a minute to transfer and our T-1 network links were at 90-100% utilization through the day.

Expand Networks Compass Platform Supports WAN Optimization and Wide Area File Services (WAFS) for Eurasia Group

Regardless the size of the network or how many branch offices there are, the primary question people want to know is how they can reduce infrastructure costs, while also maintaining network integrity," said Christopher Williams, Chief Marketing and Channels Officer, Expand Networks.

Liad Ofek of Expand Networks to Speak on Panel at Fall Interop 2006; Session Addresses ''Top of Network Issues'' in Today's Enterprise Environments

With real throughput of 45 Mbps for the Accelerator 6940, Expand can comfortably cover the most demanding bandwidth needs.

Storage Products Guide Names Expand Networks Accelerator 6940 Winner of the 2006 Global Excellence in Server Consolidation Award; 6940 Gains the Highest Trust of Customers Worldwide