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Packeteer takes on gaming, instant messaging

Microsoft Xbox, MSN Instant Messaging traffic targeted by software
By Tim Greene , Network World , 11/19/2007

Packeteer has released software plug-ins for its WAN optimization gear so they can identify and control instant messaging, video and online gaming gear.

Designed to help control recreational traffic on school networks, the three plug-ins target Microsoft traffic.

Specifically, the software addresses Xbox Live and MSN Instant Messenger traffic as well as video and BitTorrent peer-to-peer traffic, the company says.

The software is available for PacketShaper and iShaper devices, which perform multiple functions to streamline traffic across WAN links including compression, traffic shaping, and TCP optimization.

Once the devices identify traffic types, they can enforce policies to limit bandwidth available and enforce priorities to different applications.

The new plug-ins are available now and are part of standard software for PacketShaper and iShaper. Current customers with service contracts will receive the plug-ins as part of a software upgrade.

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