WAN Optimization Vendor Overview: Cisco Systems

Author(s): Sarah Kearse

Cisco’s 2006 entry into the WAN optimization market got off to a bumpy start. Early products were mediocre at best: feature-limited and complex to implement. However, backed by its marketing, sales, and the largest installed-base in the world, Cisco has since taken a leading stake in the WAN optimization market with improved products that include competitive features, functionality, and simplified implementation.

Vendor Overview

Cisco is a networking powerhouse. It is the leader in enterprise networking hardware market with a broad range of widely implemented solutions. Simply due to size and reputation, Cisco often tops the shortlist when considering new network infrastructure.