Brocade Advocates Key Role of Ethernet Fabrics in

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 25, 2013) - Brocade ( NASDAQ : BRCD ), today announced that it will be exhibiting and speaking at the Hadoop Summit in San Jose. Brocade will discuss the essential role Ethernet fabrics play in optimizing network performance and management as part of Big Data deployments. Brocade has gained this experience by partnering with leading systems and information analytics companies to provide best-of-breed, fully integrated hardware and software networking solutions. The company offers a comprehensive and versatile networking portfolio designed for the unique requirements of Big Data environments.

WHAT : Hadoop Summit 2013 Scott Pearson, Director of Strategic Solutions Marketing, Brocade Topic: "Networks and Big Data Environments"

WHEN : Hadoop Summit takes place June 26-27, 2013 Scott Pearson is speaking on Wednesday, June 26 at 12:50 p.m.

WHERE: San Jose Convention Center 150 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110

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