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	December 8, 2006 F5 Networks Provides The Best Policy In The SSL VPN Appliance Market The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006 by Robert Whiteley with Simon Yates, Christine E. Atwood

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Executive Summary

F5 Networks has been heads-down on integrating its FirePass SSL VPN solution into its modular TMOS architecture, which runs on products like its flagship BIG-IP application acceleration device. The result is a competitive solution, but the integration efforts have slipped F5 behind the Leaders — especially in areas around scalability and security. However, F5's vision and strategy for 2007 will easily close any gaps and its underlying technology still scores well on ease of use and policy. Moreover, F5 is provides one of the best data center citizens — understanding the tough operational requirements of your data center — and leverages its partnerships for expertise in tuning specific application nuances from the likes of SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft.

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