Software Upgrade for ProxySG Appliances Features 1-Minute-Configuration and Auto-Detection of Networking Parameters.
Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCSI), the technology leader Application Delivery Networking, today announced version 5.4 of its SGOS operating software for its Blue Coat® ProxySG® appliance family. The new release is designed for fast installation for WAN optimization deployments and features an intelligent configuration wizard that enables set-up in less than a minute, even by a novice.
The streamlined installation provides an immediate baseline WAN optimization 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 realize instantaneous acceleration of remote file access (utilizing CIFS), E-mail programs including Microsoft Exchange and Web-based applications whether internal or external providing an immediate time-to-value. The simplified configuration process dramatically reduces the complexity of choices for an initial set-up by automating and layering greater intelligence into each of the installation steps. Enterprise customers can then apply the industry’s most robust set of customization features to gain greater network control, including the ability to manage, meter or block unimportant or malicious applications and content.
"WAN optimization has become an essential technology for the distributed enterprise," said Eric Siegel, Senior Analyst, The Burton Group. "It can improve enterprise productivity at the same time that it can control bandwidth costs. Making WAN optimization easier to install, with rapid time-to-value, will help drive further adoption."
In addition to the streamlined configuration wizard, 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 centralized acceleration peers in the data center or headquarters and provide detection of and responsive recover from high-loss networking conditions.
“With the latest software release for Blue Coat ProxySG appliances, partners and customers can get WAN optimization up and running quickly and easily to realize an immediate time-to-value,” said Bethany Mayer, senior vice president, Worldwide Marketing, Blue Coat Systems. “Enterprises must get more out of their infrastructure and with our new software release, they can make that happen quickly.”
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Upon installation, the ProxySG appliance accelerates business-critical applications and provides instant visibility into applications running across the WAN to the branch office. With this new software release, customers can achieve immediate visibility into the performance and security of business applications and Web content. This unique advantage enables businesses to gain comprehensive application and user control to contain costs, improve user productivity and respond quickly to changing business requirements.
Availability and Pricing
Version 5.4 of the SGOS operating 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.
About Blue Coat Systems
Blue Coat Systems is the technology leader in Application Delivery Networking. Blue Coat offers an Application Delivery Network Infrastructure that provides the visibility, acceleration and security required to optimize and secure the flow of information to any user, on any network, anywhere. This application intelligence enables enterprises to tightly align network investments with business requirements, speed decision making and secure business applications for long-term competitive advantage. For additional information, please visit www.bluecoat.com.