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Net6 was a startup founded in 2000 that created products in Security, Voice over IP VoIP protocols and SSL VPN.

History

Net6 was originally called WebUnwired and was founded in the year 2000 by Murli Thirumale (an Ex VP and GM at Hewlett Packard),[1] Goutham Rao (an Operating Systems Architect at Intel), Jon Thies and Russel Lentini. Thirumale was the CEO of Net6 and Rao was the CTO and Chief Architect. The company originally focused on secure application access from mobile devices, and later shifted focus toward VoIP protocols[2] and SSL VPN technology. The company created two hardware appliances called the Application Gateway for VoIP and the Access Gateway for SSL VPNs.[3]

Partnerships

Net6 secured OEM deals for its product lines in 2000 from Cisco Systems.[4] In 2002 and 2003, Net6 added further OEMs for its product lines from Nortel Networks,[5] Avaya Systems[6] and Siemens.[7] Net6 primarily sold its products through their partner channels.

Funding

Acquisition

In December 2004, Net6 Inc was acquired by Citrix Systems for $50M.[8][9] The acquisition marked Citrix's entry into the security space and established its presence in the Silicon Valley. As per Citrix's quarterly and annual reports,[10] the Net6 Access Gateway has been very successful in sales and penetration, making the access gateway one of the best selling SSL VPNs.

Recognition

References

  1. ^ a b c Pimentel, Benjamin (2003-09-15). "Back at the helm: Tenacity, experience prized as failed CEOs get another shot to head startups". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ Reardon, Marguerite (2004-09-07). "Start-up says it can deliver secure VoIP". CNET News. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "Net6 Appliance Brings Apps to Phones". eWeek. 2002-08-12. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ "Net6 Joins the Cisco AVVID Partner Program; Net6 Transformation Gateway Meets Cisco AVVID Program Requirements for Interoperability" (abstract only) (Press release). Net6. 2003-05-20. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Nortel Enhances IP PBX" (Press release). Nortel Networks. 2003-06-09. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "Avaya and Net6 team to light-up the screens of IP Telephones with high value business apps". EDP Weekly's IT Monitor. 2006-12-16. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ "Net6 Delivers Information Appliance Functionality to Siemens optiPoint IP Phones" (abstract only) (Press release). Net6. 2003-05-19. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Citrix buying VPN company Net6 for $50 million". IDG News Service. 2004-11-23. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  9. ^ "Citrix Expands Its Access Infrastructure Leadership with Acquisition of Net6, Innovator in Secure Access Gateways" (Press release). Citrix Systems. 2004-11-23. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ http://finance.google.com/finance?q=CTXS CTXS
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