F5 Networks, Inc. - Introduction

Introduction

401 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
U.S.A.
Telephone: (206) 272-5555
Toll Free: (888) 882-4447
Fax: (206) 272-5556
Web site: http://www.f5.com

Public Company
Incorporated: 1996 as F5 Labs, Inc.
Employees: 613
Sales: $171.19 million (2004)
Stock Exchanges: NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol: FFIV
NAIC: 541512 Computer Systems Design Services; 511210 Software Publishers

F5 Networks, Inc., develops software-based technology that helps companies manage their Internet traffic. F5's products monitor, analyze, and route network traffic, determining which servers are best suited for handling a client's request. F5 operates in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, serving Fortune 1000 companies.