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DJO, LLC Deploys Enterasys to Optimize Network Connectivity, Convergence and Compliance
Leading Medical Device Manufacturer Enhances Networked Infrastructure to Support Voice, Video and Data Applications
| Source: Enterasys
ANDOVER, MA--(Marketwire - October 13, 2008) - Enterasys Networks Inc., the Secure Networks
Company™, today announced that DJO, a global provider of medical devices
that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain
management, leverages Enterasys solutions to provide network connectivity
and security with unparalleled service and support to more than 1,200 users
and 1,000 devices across multiple locations. The Enterasys solution enables
the company's small IT staff to support mission-critical front-end and
back-office enterprise applications and deploy Voice over IP (VoIP) and
implement IP video surveillance -- all while staying within network
compliance guidelines of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA).
DJO's global business includes rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hip, knee
and shoulder reconstructive joint products, hot and cold therapy, bone
growth stimulators, vascular systems, electrical stimulation for pain
management and muscle strengthening and physical therapy products. Its
locations include the company headquarters in Vista, Calif., as well as
sales and distribution offices in several countries in Europe and a
manufacturing facility in Mexico. As the company continues to expand, it
was in need of a network restructuring that would optimize efficiency while
supporting business-critical applications such as JD Edwards and Oracle.
"Prior to Enterasys, our network infrastructure included several legacy
hardware systems brought together from multiple acquisitions and the old
DJO," explained John Iraci, Vice President Enterprise Infrastructure, DJO.
"Over the years, new devices had been added at each predecessor company,
which resulted in bottlenecks, and many core network appliances were at 80
percent of their capacity or more."
Because of the company's work in the medical field, its network falls under
the governance of both the FDA and HIPAA as well as SOX guidelines. A
streamlined, secure network was a necessity to service its customer base of
hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation facilities around the globe.
"We evaluated a number of network vendors, including Cisco," Iraci said.
"From the very beginning, Enterasys demonstrated a clear understanding of
our needs and our delivery timeline, and showed us the service and support
that other vendors could not. Further, we were able to use Enterasys
equipment in our multi-vendor environment with no problem, allowing us to
maximize our investment in existing assets."
Today, DJO's fully optimized network consists of Enterasys Matrix®
N-Series and Enterasys XSR™ Security Routers at the network core.
Matrix N-Series flow-based switches offer granular visibility and control
of individual voice, video, data applications and users. The XSRs anchor a
virtual private network (VPN) that supports more than 10 DJO Offices
worldwide. At the network edge, SecureStack™ C Series switches deliver
cost-effective Layer 2 switching and IPv6 Layer 3 routing with embedded
security support for 802.1x, Web and MAC authentication, RFC 3580 VLAN
quarantine, and support for Secure Networks™ Policy. RoamAbout®
wireless switches enable high-performance mobile computing indoors or
outdoors without compromising the confidentiality, integrity or
availability of information. Thanks to Enterasys NetSight® centralized
visibility and control management software, a network systems staff of only
one full-time and one part-time employee oversee the entire network of more
than 2,000 users and devices. When auditors come knocking, Iraci says his
staff is secure in knowing they have a compliance automation strategy based
on the visibility provided by Enterasys.
"While we are very satisfied with the performance of Enterasys solutions,
we are even more pleased with the personalized, high-touch service and
support we've consistently received from the Enterasys team," Iraci said.
"Ultimately, that was what won and continues to keep our business. Not only
do we save between 20 and 25 percent on total cost of ownership over other
leading vendors, but we also have the security of knowing that any time we
pick up the phone with a question or a concern, Enterasys will do whatever
it takes to answer our questions or solve any problem -- even those caused
by other vendors' equipment."
About Enterasys Networks
Enterasys is part of a joint venture with Siemens Enterprise Communications
led by The Gores Group, LLC. Enterasys delivers Secure Networks™ that
ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT services and
the business users that rely on them -- without sacrificing performance.
Thousands of enterprises, government agencies and educational institutions
in more than 70 countries worldwide rely on our convergence, compliance and
connectivity solutions to deliver business-oriented, identity-based
visibility and control of individual user and application priority and
security. The company's culture is centered on the principle, "There is
nothing more important than our customers." Enterasys' standards-based,
open-architecture approach to network security offers a long technology
lifecycle and significant operational and business benefits, while reducing
total cost of ownership. Information about Enterasys' award winning,
policy-enabled switches, routers, wireless products, security software and
services is available at www.enterasys.com.
About DJO, LLC
DJO is a leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of
high-quality medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal
health, vascular health and pain management. The Company's products address
the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation
after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease. Our products are used
by orthopedic specialists, spine surgeons, primary care physicians, pain
management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors,
athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. In addition, many of
the Company's medical devices and related accessories are used by athletes
and patients for injury prevention and at-home physical therapy treatment.
The Company's product lines include rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hot
and cold therapy, bone growth stimulators, vascular systems, electrical
stimulators used for pain management and physical therapy products. The
Company's surgical division offers a comprehensive suite of reconstructive
joint products for the hip, knee and shoulder. DJO's products are marketed
under the brands Aircast®, DonJoy®, ProCare®, CMF™, Empi®,
Saunders®, Chattanooga Group™, DJO Surgical, Cefar®-Compex® and
Ormed®. For additional information on the Company, please visit
www.DJOglobal.com.
About The Gores Group
The Gores Group, LLC, founded in 1987, is a private equity firm focused on
acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can
benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The
firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence
capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a
traditional financial buyer.
The Gores Group maintains offices in Los Angeles, Boulder and London. For
more information, please visit www.gores.com.
About Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC
Tennenbaum Capital Partners is a Santa Monica, California-based private
investment firm managing over $7 billion in committed capital in private
funds. The firm's investment strategy is grounded in a long-term, value
approach, and it assists -- both financially and operationally --
transitional middle market companies in such industries as technology,
healthcare, energy, aerospace, business services, retail and general
manufacturing. Tennenbaum's core strengths include in-depth knowledge of
equity and debt financing vehicles in the public and private markets, as
well as a thorough understanding of special situations. For more
information, please visit www.tennenbaumcapital.com.