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AVANU’s WebMux Network Traffic Manager Fulfills All HLB Requirements for Microsoft’s New Skype for Business Server 2015 that Replaces Lync Server 2013

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webmux skype for business wizareAVANU adds a new setup and configuration Skype for Business Server 2015 wizard in updated firmware making the WebMux setup quick and easy to deploy

San Jose, CA – April 21, 2015 – AVANU® today announces WebMux™ Network Traffic Manager’s full support meeting all load balancing requirements of Microsoft’s new Skype® for Business Server 2015 with the release of an updated firmware. The WebMux firmware includes a new Skype for Business Server 2015 wizard simplifying the configuration and setup process that makes WebMux quick and easy to deploy. Skype for Business Server 2015 replaces Lync® Server 2013, the Unified Communications platform for presence, IM, voice and video calls, and online meetings. AVANU’s WebMux updated firmware is available for models webmux-skype-for-business-server-diagramA400X, A400XD, A500X, A500XD, and A600X and free of charge under a current service program. WebMux Network Traffic Manager comes with a two-year product warranty and one-year product technical support with firmware updates.

WebMux was one of the first HLB approved by Microsoft’s for their Office® Live Communications Server Unified Communications (UC) application platform in 2005. WebMux’s extensive load balancing capabilities support a wide-range of TCP and UDP based Internet protocol (IP) applications and services including other applications from Microsoft – Lync® Server, Exchange Server, Sharepoint® Server, Xbox® Live Games Server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows® Server.

“We use AVANU’s WebMux for our clients’ projects because of its sophisticated load balancing capabilities and by utilizing the intuitive application setup wizards, we get WebMux up and running in no time. WebMux has proven itself to be a great product for our large enterprise-size customers.” Ron Steffen, CEO at Sharper Technology, Inc.

The different WebMux models offer performance scalability supporting gigabit to10-gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

WebMux comes with a two-year hardware warranty (parts and labor) and a full year of product technical support and firmware updates. All Webmux models support dual hot-swappable power supplies including dual-boot firmware that provides additional reliability and upgrade ease. Suggested United States and Canada pricing start at US$7,499.00. For additional information, email info@avanu.com, call 1.888.248.4900 US Toll Free, 1.408.248.8960 International, or visit www.avanu.com.

About AVANU®
AVANU based in San Jose, California is a privately held network infrastructure product developer with manufacturing and production in the United States. AVANU focuses on developing high valued products for the IT infrastructures and data centers environments that are cost-effective, full-featured, and high performance. AVANU adds value by being customer-centric by placing customers at the center of their product design, from the standpoint of the user’s interface, features, and customer support. AVANU’s flagship product, the WebMux Network Traffic Manager, is a full-featured load balancing solution for managing, controlling, and securing local network Layers 4-7 traffic. Founded in 1997, AVANU is a certified participant in the U.S. SBA’s 8(a)/SDB development program and WOSB Certified.