Riverbed releases gigabit-speed WAN optimizer

"CIOs are continuing to look for tools that will help them solve the ongoing dilemma to cut costs while increasing performance. WAN optimization is proving to be a viable solution to help them meet this challenge," Zeus Kerravala, an analyst at Yankee Group Research, said in a statement.

In RiOS 6.0, Riverbed introduced the ability to accelerate Mac clients with CIFS application-specific optimization. The company claims that Mac clients can back up 60 times faster through its appliance.

The 7050-L will retail for $180,000, and the 7050-L will cost $235,000. Both will be generally available this quarter.

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