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Software-only version begs questions about how WAFS is best implemented UPDATED 12/15 11:10 AM
December 14, 2006

In a recent report, the Gartner Group cites several considerations for choosing what it calls a "WAN optimization controller." These include the following:

  • The desire to cut latency on specific applications
  • The cost of bandwidth
  • The need to manage certain protocols
  • The need to match specific apps to specific kinds of WAN services
  • The need to cope with browser-based apps, email, backup, and personal Web applications, which can overwhelm WAN links

The growing number of choices in the WAFS arena, as typified by recent announcements, is clearly favorable to users. On the downside, variety complicates the selection process.

Mary Jander, Site Editor, Byte and Switch

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