Aruba Networks Enters Agreement to Acquire Avenda Systems

Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) today announced the execution of a definitive agreement to purchase privately-held Avenda Systems, a leading developer of network security solutions that securely connect users and their personal mobile devices to business networks. These solutions facilitate development and enforcement of Bring Your Own Device initiatives in the workplace.

Avenda's solutions will enhance Aruba's Mobile Virtual Enterprise architecture, making it simpler and safer for enterprises to transition to a new era of mobile computing and cloud-based applications.