Blue Coat Systems, Inc., the technology leader Application Delivery Networking, has launched version 5.4 of its SGOS operating software for its Blue Coat ProxySG appliance family.
The new launch is designed for fast installation for WAN optimisation deployments and features an intelligent configuration wizard that enables set-up in less than a minute, even by a novice.
The streamlined installation offers an immediate baseline WAN optimisation configuration that, unlike competitive offerings, provides both real-time visibility of WAN application traffic and the ability to accelerate business-critical applications. From this initial configuration, enterprises realise instantaneous acceleration of remote file access (utilising CIFS), E-mail programs including Microsoft Exchange and Web-based applications whether internal or external providing an immediate time-to-value.
Eric Siegel, Senior Analyst, The Burton Group said, "WAN optimisation has become an essential technology for the distributed enterprise. It can improve enterprise productivity at the same time that it can control bandwidth costs. Making WAN optimisation easier to install, with rapid time-to-value, will help drive further adoption."
ProxySG appliances now feature auto-detection of networking parameters, including automatic discovery of network topology variables, such as interface speeds and layer 2 Media Access Control (MAC) issues. The appliances can now also locate centralised acceleration peers in the data center or headquarters and provide detection of and responsive recover from high-loss networking conditions.
Bethany Mayer, senior vice president, Worldwide Marketing, Blue Coat Systems stated, "With the latest software release for Blue Coat ProxySG appliances, partners and customers can get WAN optimisation up and running quickly and easily to realize an immediate time-to-value. Enterprises must get more out of their infrastructure and with our new software release they can make that happen quickly."
Version 5.4 of the SGOS perating software for ProxySG appliances will be available later this month. It will become the standard default shipping version of the product when released. The new software will also be available as a free upgrade for installed-base customers with service contracts.
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