Packeteer sharpens tools for managing WAN application performance

NetworkWorld.com | LANs & WANs Research Center | Update Your Profile Packeteer sharpens tools for managing WAN application performance By Ann Bednarz The tools enterprises use to speed up applications have in the past been viewed as a network add-on, something tacked on to make the end-user experience a better one. But lately WAN optimization efforts have become much more strategic -- probably because enterprises can't ignore that their networks are increasingly distributed and the applications running on them are increasingly varied and demanding. Read full story Ann Bednarz is an associate news editor at Network World responsible for editing daily news content. She previously covered enterprise applications, e-commerce and telework trends for Network World. E-mail Ann. SPONSORED BY SOLARWINDS Experiencing Network Hang-ups? Proactively analyze call quality across WAN links and monitor the underlying systems and protocols that the VoIP environment relies upon with Orion VoIP Monitor. Download your free 30-day trial of VoIP Monitor and get detailed performance reporting in minutes. RELATED NEWS: Silver Peak WAN optimization cuts Toshiba's bandwidth needs, 12/03/2007A U.S. branch of Toshiba was having trouble finishing off backup data runs over its fully meshed T-3 network because of latency over long ... Virtual desktops could overload WANs, warns expert, 12/03/2007Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) projects could come unstuck if implementers treat them as just another flavor of server-based computing, a WAN ... WAN optimization gear a triple threat, 12/03/2007Silver Peak Systems is announcing three new ways its WAN optimization gear can speed up throughput between its appliances. . . The company's NX ... HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Find the very best tech holiday gift ideas. '07 ENTERPRISE ALL-STARS Honoring outstanding technology projects. SPONSORED BY SOLARWINDS Experiencing Network Hang-ups? Proactively analyze call quality across WAN links and monitor the underlying systems and protocols that the VoIP environment relies upon with Orion VoIP Monitor. Download your free 30-day trial of VoIP Monitor and get detailed performance reporting in minutes. Get Expert Directory and Identity Training at DEC 2008 Join NetPro, Microsoft and the world's top directory and identity experts for the Seventh Annual Directory Experts Conference (DEC) 2008, the only conference for expert training on Microsoft directory and identity technologies. DEC 2008 runs March 2-5, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago. Register today at: http://www.nww.com/PSA2_1203 Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   12/06/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: Green buildings make employees see red Microsoft uses inkblots as password reminders Microsoft pulls plug on potty-mouth Santa Warrior fills vacant CTO role at Cisco Juniper 'Hurricane' in the forecast 'Cisco-is-the-only-vendor-for-me' mindset Network skills in high demand 2007 Cool Yule Tools Gift Guide Sprint could spin off WiMAX division All-in-one firewalls fall short FEATURED BUYER'S GUIDE: Network Monitoring and Management Storage Trends Explained Learn how IT shops can optimize their current storage systems with new tools and practices in this informative Webcast, Storage Trends and Options. Listen to industry experts explain the latest developments and address the hype surrounding future storage platforms. Click here for more information. IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Network Optimization Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007