Cisco MARS customers and resellers that replaced their Cisco MARS security appliances with AccelOps, Inc. virtual appliance have experienced more than 50% productivity improvement and smarter capabilities built for highly dynamic virtualized and cloud-based data centers. To address the strong demand created by the success of its next generation SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) product, the company announced the expansion of its Cisco MARS replacement program. Under a limited time trade-in program that includes discounted pricing and one year of free maintenance and support, Cisco MARS customers can upgrade to the next-generation AccelOps virtualized solution. The upgrade package includes free assessment services to help customers migrate their data and other IP built over time such as rules, reports and dashboards. With this aggressive move, the company fills a crucial void in this market.