Silver Peak: 10 Reasons to Switch from Riverbed WAN Optimization Hardware to Silver Peak Software

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

WAN optimization customers are increasingly aware of the advantages of software, but many feel locked into the vendor-imposed hardware refresh cycle. Silver Peak is offering Riverbed Steelhead hardware customers a more cost-effective option by switching to Silver Peak WAN optimization software. 10 reasons for switching to Silver Peak are highlighted in todays blog post and infographic:

10 Reasons to Switch from Riverbed Hardware to Silver Peak Software

Riverbed has defined itself as a hardware company and they bank on customer refresh dollars to keep generating revenue, said Rick Tinsley, CEO of Silver Peak. For the cost of Riverbed maintenance alone, Riverbed customers can own an equivalent Silver Peak software product with more features and higher performance. And with Silver Peak WAN optimization software, you never need to face a forced hardware refresh again.

The 10 reasons to switch to Silver Peak software are:

1. You could be part of the $250 million installed-base of Riverbed Steelhead xx20 products up for refresh early next year.

2. The life of the average Riverbed Steelhead hardware is three years, so increased cost is right around the corner.

3. Riverbed customers can save up to 86% by switching to Silver Peak software.

4. For example, Riverbed Steelhead EXA-560 costs $11,591 while Silver Peak VX software costs $1,675/yr.

5. Silver Peak software is 10x faster than Riverbeds Virtual Steelhead.

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Silver Peak: 10 Reasons to Switch from Riverbed WAN Optimization Hardware to Silver Peak Software

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