Today, Network Associates announced that the Sniffer Technologies division will be acquired by Silver Lake Partners and Texas Pacific Group to create a new independent company called Network General Corporation. This is a very exciting day for Network Associates, our customers and our partners.
The proposed acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, and is expected to close in early July. We want to assure you that together, Network Associates, Silver Lake Partners, and Texas Pacific Group are firm in our commitment to support all Sniffer Technologies customers and ensure a smooth transition to Network General. As a customer of Network Associates, you will continue to enjoy the benefits of world-class technology and the outstanding services that helped make Sniffer Technologies the choice for assuring network and application performance. Our goal is to make this a seamless transition for you.
The investors in Network General are excited about and confident in the future of the Sniffer Technologies business. Both Silver Lake Partners and Texas Pacific Group are the premier private equity investors in large-scale technology companies. They have built their reputations through investing for the long term in industry leaders, particularly in the technology industry. They are committed to a growth-oriented investment approach and making the continuous investments in research and development needed to extend our leadership in network and application management solutions. We intend to provide strong continuity by building upon the Sniffer employee base and management team that drives the business today.
As the market leader in anti-virus technology, Network Associates has expanded its security portfolio over the last two years to include industry-leading network and system-based intrusion prevention and anti-spam solutions. The sale of the Sniffer business accelerates the company's efforts to focus on its security strategy and align resources for continued growth and market leadership. With the company's McAfee Protection-In-Depth strategy, organizations are able to optimize business availability with pro-active security solutions that protect against known and unknown threats and malware. To reflect this strategic focus, the company plans to begin operating as McAfee once the transaction has closed.
We are excited about these changes, and are confident you will benefit from the launch of the new Network General, as well as the resulting focus on pro-active security solutions from Network Associates.
Our sales and service teams will be reaching out to you immediately to help with any questions you might have. We expect the transaction to close sometime in early July. During this time we will provide regular updates to you. Should you need assistance in the interim, please contact your local sales representative, distribution partner or regular technical support contact for more information.
Thank you for your continued support,
Gene Hodges
President,
Network Associates
Ray Smets
President, Sniffer Technologies
Network Associates
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Robert Wullems
Technical Instructor
SCM/CNX/MCSA/Network+
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If you can Sniff it, you can solve it!
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The proposed acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, and is expected to close in early July. We want to assure you that together, Network Associates, Silver Lake Partners, and Texas Pacific Group are firm in our commitment to support all Sniffer Technologies customers and ensure a smooth transition to Network General. As a customer of Network Associates, you will continue to enjoy the benefits of world-class technology and the outstanding services that helped make Sniffer Technologies the choice for assuring network and application performance. Our goal is to make this a seamless transition for you.
The investors in Network General are excited about and confident in the future of the Sniffer Technologies business. Both Silver Lake Partners and Texas Pacific Group are the premier private equity investors in large-scale technology companies. They have built their reputations through investing for the long term in industry leaders, particularly in the technology industry. They are committed to a growth-oriented investment approach and making the continuous investments in research and development needed to extend our leadership in network and application management solutions. We intend to provide strong continuity by building upon the Sniffer employee base and management team that drives the business today.
As the market leader in anti-virus technology, Network Associates has expanded its security portfolio over the last two years to include industry-leading network and system-based intrusion prevention and anti-spam solutions. The sale of the Sniffer business accelerates the company's efforts to focus on its security strategy and align resources for continued growth and market leadership. With the company's McAfee Protection-In-Depth strategy, organizations are able to optimize business availability with pro-active security solutions that protect against known and unknown threats and malware. To reflect this strategic focus, the company plans to begin operating as McAfee once the transaction has closed.
We are excited about these changes, and are confident you will benefit from the launch of the new Network General, as well as the resulting focus on pro-active security solutions from Network Associates.
Our sales and service teams will be reaching out to you immediately to help with any questions you might have. We expect the transaction to close sometime in early July. During this time we will provide regular updates to you. Should you need assistance in the interim, please contact your local sales representative, distribution partner or regular technical support contact for more information.
Thank you for your continued support,
Gene Hodges
President,
Network Associates
Ray Smets
President, Sniffer Technologies
Network Associates
In future, we will be updating you on this matter via e-mail. Should you wish not to receive updates via e-mail, please click here and write “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.
Robert Wullems
Technical Instructor
SCM/CNX/MCSA/Network+
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If you can Sniff it, you can solve it!
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