Packeteer Latest Data Compression Algorithm Promises Significant Bandwidth Savings

Packeteer has developed a new compression algorithm that it claims gives users up to 95% data compression depending on traffic type over point-to-point links with its equipment at each end. Packeteer delivers an Application Traffic Management system via intelligent appliances at the LAN/WAN interface. The Packeteer system identifies, protects and accelerates key business applications and controls malicious, recreational and other non-business traffic by providing deep visibility into the traffic. The new compression algorithm predicts entire blocks of content being transferred over the WAN. According to the company, the theoretical maximum compression ratio is more than 1000:1 as compared to prior algorithms that had theoretical maximums of 8:1 or 64:1.



The PacketShaper Xpress, the compression component of its solution, will be made available at no charge to those deploying its PacketShaper 1550 and 2550 appliances along with new or existing 8500 and/or 9500 series units. http://www.packeteer.com