Blue Coat Systems today said it's unified the real-time reporting in its cloud-based security service with that in its full line of ProxySG security appliances so that enterprises receive real-time information related to both.

The new Apple iPad , which sports a higher-resolution screen, a 1080p HD camera and LTE network capability, will likely entice millions of buyers -- but it could bog down corporate networks and give IT managers headaches.

Blue Coat Systems has agreed to be bought by a private equity firm for about $1.3 billion, which will buy out shareholders for a 48% premium over what the company's stock sold for yesterday.

Blue Coat enhances partner program

Security and WAN optimisation vendor, Blue Coat Systems, has introduced its new Cloud Partner Program to coincide with the launch of its cloud service offering.

New WAN optimisation vendor comes to town

Blue Coat Systems has turned to the cloud to offer an analysis system that it claimed would improve network performance. The Blue Coat Assessment Service uses some of the functionality of its own PacketShaper appliance to provide the analysis.

On the back of a new appointment, Blue Coat Systems is bolstering its channel activity to broaden its presence in markets that have previously been neglected.