What makes a WAN optimization controller?

Network Optimization Alert NetworkWorld.com | LANs & WANs Research Center | Update Your Profile What makes a WAN optimization controller? By Ann Bednarz Choosing a vendor can be the most challenging part of a WAN optimization project, given the wide range of vendors, features and technology options available today. Enterprises in the market for WAN optimization controllers (WOC) may find a new report from Gartner can help distinguish among the offerings available from leading players. 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. MORE STORIES SPONSORED BY SILVERPEAK WAN Optimization Landscape Many users say the high cost of bandwidth keeps them from using remote data replication technology. But it doesn't have to. Learn how you can improve your disaster recovery plans with data replication technology while also giving your WAN a performance boost with optimization tools. Learn more in this informative webcast. RELATED NEWS: WAN optimization trends and technologies, 06/18/07 Sockin' it to slow apps Knock out WAN performance problems with these speed-enhancing tips and technologies Part 4 of our six-part New Data Center series. WAN optimization turf wars, 06/18/07 Some integration watchers say the integration of WAN optimization and application acceleration technologies into routers and switches is inevitable. The next three big WAN optimization targets, 06/18/07 The next three big WAN-optimization targets; performance management, client-side acceleration and network security top priority lists. EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Exploring what matters most in IT today. TAMING THE VIRTUAL BEAST VM management tools from Microsoft, VMware, XenSource leave room for improvement. SPONSORED BY SILVERPEAK WAN Optimization Landscape Many users say the high cost of bandwidth keeps them from using remote data replication technology. But it doesn't have to. Learn how you can improve your disaster recovery plans with data replication technology while also giving your WAN a performance boost with optimization tools. Learn more in this informative webcast. Complimentary Subscriptions for IT Professionals Sign up today and receive a yearly subscription to Network World magazine. Each week Network World is jam-packed with news, analysis, expert industry opinions and management advice that many network IT professional can't live without. Why not join them? Click here to subscribe: http://www.nww.com/PSA2_0102 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.dnssfuff.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   01/08/08 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: The IT department is dead, author argues Cisco's virtual switch smashes records Google Android faces big problems The 15 best downloads of the year Facebook's malicious widget - 'Secret Crush' Is a Wi-Fi virus outbreak possible? Cisco set-top boxes on tap for CES 10 slick and cool IE extensions Cisco may use 450Mbps chipset in 11n gear Everything that matters in IT MOST READ TEST: Cisco's virtual switch smashes records Find out the Latest Power and Cooling Options If deploying a liquid-based cooling system isn't in your budget, listen to this Webcast, Data Center Power and Cooling Options. Hear industry expert advice on steps you can take today to create a more energy efficient data center. Advice ranges from improving communication between IT and facility management to searching out and eliminating all "dead servers". Get more details here. 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