18422708. AUTOMATIC SAAS OPTIMIZATION simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
Contents
AUTOMATIC SAAS OPTIMIZATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Darren Russell Dukes of Ottawa (CA)
Jeevan Sharma of Pleasanton CA (US)
Fabio R. Maino of Palo Alto CA (US)
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.
