View source for 18422708. AUTOMATIC SAAS OPTIMIZATION simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)

=AUTOMATIC SAAS OPTIMIZATION=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Cisco Technology, Inc.|Cisco Technology, Inc.]]


[[Category:Cisco Technology, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Darren Russell Dukes of Ottawa (CA)|Darren Russell Dukes of Ottawa (CA)]][[Category:Darren Russell Dukes of Ottawa (CA)]]

[[:Category:Jeevan Sharma of Pleasanton CA (US)|Jeevan Sharma of Pleasanton CA (US)]][[Category:Jeevan Sharma of Pleasanton CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Fabio R. Maino of Palo Alto CA (US)|Fabio R. Maino of Palo Alto CA (US)]][[Category:Fabio R. Maino of Palo Alto CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Alberto Rodriguez-natal of Leon (ES)|Alberto Rodriguez-natal of Leon (ES)]][[Category:Alberto Rodriguez-natal of Leon (ES)]]

==AUTOMATIC SAAS OPTIMIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18422708 titled 'AUTOMATIC SAAS OPTIMIZATION

'''Simplified Explanation:'''
The patent application discusses techniques for a network access provider to automatically optimize Software as a Service (SaaS) applications based on policies associated with the provider.

* The techniques involve identifying SaaS applications accessed by client endpoints through the provider.
* Determining whether to enable network optimizations for traffic to the SaaS application based on provider policies.
* Installing service definitions in a database for enabled network optimizations.

'''Key Features and Innovation:'''
* Automatic optimization of SaaS applications by a network access provider.
* Policy-based decision-making for network optimizations.
* Installation of service definitions for optimized traffic.

'''Potential Applications:'''
The technology can be applied in various industries where SaaS applications are used, such as cloud computing, telecommunications, and IT services.

'''Problems Solved:'''
* Manual optimization of SaaS applications is time-consuming and inefficient.
* Lack of automated decision-making processes for network optimizations.
* Difficulty in managing network traffic to SaaS applications.

'''Benefits:'''
* Improved performance and efficiency of SaaS applications.
* Cost savings for network access providers and clients.
* Enhanced user experience with optimized traffic flow.

'''Commercial Applications:'''
The technology can be utilized by network access providers to offer premium optimization services to clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and retention.

'''Prior Art:'''
Readers can explore prior patents related to network optimization, SaaS applications, and policy-based decision-making in the field of network technology.

'''Frequently Updated Research:'''
Stay updated on advancements in network optimization technologies, policy-driven decision-making, and SaaS application management for the latest developments in the industry.

'''Questions about Network Optimization:'''
1. How does policy-based decision-making improve network optimization for SaaS applications?
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing automated optimization techniques for network access providers?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Techniques for enabling a network access provider to make automatic Software as a Service (SaaS) optimization decisions. Among other things, the techniques may include determining a SaaS application that is being accessed by client endpoints via flows through a network access provider. The techniques may also include determining, based at least in part on a policy associated with the network access provider, whether to enable network optimizations for traffic through the network access provider to the SaaS application. Based at least in part on a determination that the network optimizations are to be enabled for the traffic to the SaaS application, the techniques may include installing a service definition associated with the SaaS application in a service policy database of the network access provider.



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