ActivNetworks provides solutions to the performance and security of HTML and XML flows, Web services, and various enterprise Web applications. Its products include BoostEdge, an appliance which accelerates and secures Web applications; and SpiderOne, a multi-protocol acceleration platform, which is used to compress and accelerate applications based on transmission control protocol and Internet protocol. The company’s solutions are used in various industry sectors, such as banking and insurance; distribution and e-commerce; industry and service; healthcare, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals; construction and public works; public administration; luxury goods; and telecom and network operators. The company also operates as an IBM integrator and its partner to market and integrate its new IBM WebSphere DataPower products, designed for XML flows and Web. The company was formerly known as BoostWorks. Prior to that, BoostWorks was known as Synchronix Software. ActivNetworks was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Courtaboeuf Cedex, France.