CAMBRIDGE, UK – 30 June 2009 – Zeus Technology, the only software-based application traffic management company, today announced that the Zeus Extensible Traffic Manager (ZXTM) software has achieved VMware Ready status. This designation indicates that Zeus’ software has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog.

Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that the ZXTM software is compatible with VMware technology and ready for deployment in customer environments.

“By combining ZXTM software with VMware vSphere 4, enterprises can deploy their web infrastructure within a virtualized environment, providing them with significant cost savings, a rich set of management functionality, increased flexibility and economies of scale,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware. “We are pleased that Zeus’ ZXTM software qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that ZXTM has passed specific VMware testing criteria and is ready to run their mission-critical business applications and operations.”

David Day, CTO, Zeus Technology, comments: “Zeus works closely with VMware and we are proud to participate in the VMware Ready Virtual Appliance program. The program will offer us a comprehensive set of benefits and provide exceptional value to customers, by ensuring they receive the best possible user experience within a virtualized environment. By passing specific VMware integration and interoperability criteria, our partners and customers worldwide will have the security and guarantee that Zeus’ ZXTM software has achieved VMware Ready status.”

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware TAP program. With more than 1,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.

Zeus’ ZXTM software can be found within the online VMware Partner Product Catalog at: www.vmware.com