F5 Networks Inc. - FFIV- Profile

F5 Networks, Inc.. The Group's principal activity is to develop, manufacture and market products and services to help companies efficiently and securely manage their Internet traffic. The core technology of the Group is software for IP application traffic management and security, including secure remote access. Other products include BIG-IP, FirePass and TrafficShield. BIG-IP Local Traffic Managers include both IP application switches and server appliances. The FirePass systems provide SSL VPN access for remote users of IP networks and any applications connected to those networks from any standard Web browser on any device. TrafficShield is a Web application firewall that provides comprehensive, proactive, application-layer protection against both generalized and targeted attacks. The customers of the Group include Fortune 1000 companies, Internet service providers, Internet hosting and Internet commerce companies. On 04-Oct-2005, the Group acquired Swan Labs Inc. Provides integrated products and services to manage, control and optimize Internet traffic