Optimized delivery of applications to end users relies on technology designed to improve WAN performance. When coupled with the ever increasing threat of security breaches, WAN optimization can seem daunting. Enterprises looking for both an optimization and a security solution should consider the Blue Coat ProxySG series of dual purpose appliances.
Vendor and Product Overview
Blue Coat Systems is an established leader in the market for enterprise security solutions, particularly known for its Web content filtering products. The company is also a strong contender in the WAN optimization market, a position it solidified with its 2008 acquisition of Packeteer.