* The importance of systems optimization in data centers
Service delivery management software boasts new financial management, configuration database and SOA compliance features.
The network management and analysis vendor picks up Crannog to tackle advanced network, performance and VoIP management.
Spiceworks adds features to its free IT Desktop product as customer embrace the ad-supported application.
Data center and virtualization management company updates flagship software to perform more real-time, interactive analysis
* Data Expedition, Inc.'s approach to traffic acceleration and network optimization
Acunetix is offering universities and nonprofit organizations a free Web site security scan and reporting service
* Application acceleration market poised for growth in 2007
* Christmas came early for Crescendo
