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Citrix Takes WAN Optimization to the Client: Page 2 of 3

WANScaler meets the needs of branch-office and mobile workers by installing as both a branch-office appliance and as PC client software--for a laptop or even a home computer.

The WANScaler client self-tunes for optimal performance based on network conditions and includes features--such as compression, multiple protocol optimizations and advanced TCP acceleration''previously available only in the Citrix WANScaler appliance.

By interoperating with the Citrix SSL VPN client, WANScaler overcomes a common problem with WAN optimization technologies, which often fail to work when dealing with encrypted traffic.

Other new capabilities in the latest WANScaler release include enhanced quality of service (QoS) features that preserve and protect response times for highly interactive applications and expanded network interface capabilities to support complex enterprise networking environments, Citrix said.

The WANScaler client will be commercially available in June. Pricing varies based on the size of the deployment, Citrix said.