SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Coat Systems, Inc. is exiting the public market and will soon be controlled by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo, LLC. How will this dramatic change impact the customers, employees, partners and other stakeholders in this once industry-leading company? A lot of people are wondering and no one can answer these important questions with complete certainty. However, as a 14 year participant in this industry segment, we are in a position to share some key insights.

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