In November, 2007, Brocade launched a supplier diversity program to increase the participation of small and certified diverse businesses that contribute to our overall supply chain.

Our dedication to this program reflects our corporate culture, which is based on teamwork, the ability to embrace change, and the constant drive for best-in-class results. An inclusive supplier base brings diverse products, technologies, styles, and talent to our business.

We recognize the impact that supplier diversity has on the communities where we work and live. We believe that the success of our communities depends on enabling small and diverse businesses to share in the U.S.’s economic growth.

Brocade will make every effort to ensure that small and certified diverse companies have an equitable opportunity to compete for our business and will set yearly procurement goals for their participation as partners and suppliers of goods and services.

As part of this commitment, all organizations within Brocade will embrace this policy to ensure that the value of supplier diversity is recognized.

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