In Pictures: Top tools for WAN optimisation
Upstarts Exinda and Ipanema challenge network optimisation kingpin, Riverbed
CEO Mike Jenkins sees more growth ahead with their ‘co-pilot approach’ with customers
EMC, Symantec, Dell, Intel and now Riverbed for new trans-Trasman chief.
Upstarts Exinda and Ipanema challenge network optimisation kingpin, Riverbed
Cisco this week extended the software capabilities of its ISR branch routers with previously separate security and application performance features, including WAN optimization.
Despite a substantial decline in Riverbed's stock price after the news of its $1 billion acquisition of Opnet this week, industry experts say that the buyout leaves Riverbed in a uniquely strong position in the network management arena.
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