WAN optimization and performance

Enterprises are taking steps to ensure robust WAN connectivity to support the growing number of branch and remote offices. WAN capacity planning is one tool companies use to evaluate their WAN infrastructure. Learn about WAN optimization and performance tools, and find out how these new technologies are maximizing WAN bandwidth and the establishment of new applications.

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WAN optimization and performance News

July 10, 2019 10 Jul'19
Cisco's acquisition of Acacia bolsters service provider offerings

Cisco plans to buy Acacia for $2.6 billion. Cisco's acquisition will make it a direct supplier of optical interconnects for the data centers of carriers and service providers.
April 05, 2019 05 Apr'19
Microsoft Teams media bypass comes with limitations

Microsoft Teams media bypass for direct routing customers is now available, but the configuration may be less beneficial to enterprises than an equivalent feature in Skype for Business.
April 10, 2018 10 Apr'18
KDDI Europe picks Silver Peak SD-WAN for managed service

KDDI Europe makes its move in managed SD-WAN, supported by Silver Peak SD-WAN; Lumina Networks updates its Flow Manager product to support service providers transitioning to SDN.
September 12, 2017 12 Sep'17
Silver Peak SD-WAN Unity EdgeConnect growing up

The latest options for the Silver Peak SD-WAN include five 9s reliability and cloud-based orchestration -- features enterprises are expected to welcome.

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WAN optimization and performance Get Started

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Despite its advantages, what are the top disadvantages of SD-WAN?

Cost, complexity, security, training, troubleshooting and software bugs are some of the top disadvantages of SD-WAN. See how these issues affect SD-WAN deployment. Continue Reading
load balancing

Load balancing is a technique used to distribute workloads uniformly across servers or other compute resources to optimize network efficiency, reliability and capacity. Continue Reading
WAN optimization techniques pace IT investment

TechTarget's most recent Networking Purchasing Intentions survey reveals IT's priority to invest in WAN optimization techniques in the next 12 months. Continue Reading

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Evaluate WAN optimization and performance Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

How modern WAN edge services can benefit your network

Modern services could replace legacy routers at the network edge. And while individual WANs have different edge requirements, common needs include flexibility and reliability. Continue Reading
How SD-WAN architectures improve network flexibility and efficiency

The key benefits of SD-WAN architectures include better network redundancy, efficient MPLS connections and added flexibility to deploy new services remotely. Continue Reading
Get into the nitty-gritty of SD-WAN technology

Discover SD-WAN outside of the fundamentals. Learn how it plays with management tools, get steps on how to transition from MPLS and read best practices for SD-WAN issues. Continue Reading

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Manage WAN optimization and performance

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

A deep dive into SD-WAN troubleshooting and monitoring

Whether in the throes of SD-WAN issues or preparing for the future, it's important for organizations to have practical steps to follow when taking on SD-WAN troubleshooting. Continue Reading
Using a WAN optimizer sounds great, until it doesn't work

When a new WAN optimizer feature was added to the network, it appeared it would improve performance -- but it didn't. Continue Reading
The future of WAN optimization: SD-WAN

Network managers today are less likely to be sweating over how traffic from traditional applications like SharePoint performs over the wide area network (WAN) compared to cloud apps that users access via the Internet.
This shift, along with ... Continue Reading

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Problem Solve WAN optimization and performance Issues

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What a network speed check revealed about sluggish performance

A simple congestive overload of a low-speed link was the problem, but diagnosing the network speed check wasn't simple -- or easy. Continue Reading
Packaging firm wraps network issues with WAN Optimization as a Service

When Rieke Packaging Systems tried to roll out a new ERP system, its old MPLS connectivity couldn't deliver the goods. Enter: cloud-based WAN. Continue Reading
Enhance service delivery model with WAN, application optimization

This Essential Guide looks at today's WAN and the steps needed to ensure your WAN remains reliable, secure and scalable enough for tomorrow's needs. Continue Reading

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