Lays out plans to acquire Web application vendor to boost security in application quality-management capabilities
Does WAN optimization belong in the network or on the edge? Depends on whom you're asking
Performance management, client-side acceleration and network security top priority lists
* Xangati's rapid problem identification
Adds network capabilities, VMware, Microsoft support to its virtual-lab management-testing software
Updates software, offers services to help enterprise IT managers speed change-approval processes, automate software distribution and adopt ITIL best practices
Flexible work schedules can help companies reduce costs and retain in-demand talent, but managers need to do more than set up remote access to enable telework to thrive
Challenges loom on software side, though net management strengths give company something to build on
* Linux systems management software maker licenses its source code to improve the options available to today's IT buyers
Slow service, off-shoring kill customer satisfaction ratings, according to CFI Group
