Managing an enterprise IT network is like walking a tightrope—every step requires precision, balance, and the ability to adapt quickly. One moment, everything runs smoothly; the next, unexpected challenges like bandwidth constraints, security risks, or scalability issues threaten to disrupt operations. IT leaders must constantly fine-tune their strategies to maintain peak performance while managing costs and adapting to evolving business demands.
While these challenges are inevitable, having the ability to adjust your technology and costs to align with business needs—rather than the other way around—can make them much easier to navigate. What if IT teams could shift resources on the fly, move licenses seamlessly, and adapt to new challenges without roadblocks? That’s exactly what Riverbed FLEX for Acceleration delivers—a smarter, more agile way to manage network performance.
The IT balancing act: Challenges of network architecture and capacity
Keeping network performance in sync with business needs isn’t easy. Traditional product purchase and licensing models are rigid, making scaling costly and complex. Expanding network capacity often requires additional hardware just to handle short-term spikes, leading to inefficiencies that hinder innovation.
Future-proofing network acceleration is even more challenging. Many existing solutions can’t adapt to fluctuating demands, seasonal surges, or long-term growth, forcing IT teams to make difficult trade-offs between cost, performance, and flexibility.
For years, this was simply the status quo. But today, IT teams have a solution designed for the dynamic environments of modern IT.
Breaking free from locked network architectures
Riverbed FLEX for Acceleration is an innovative subscription-based licensing model that removes the limitations of traditional product purchases, migration barriers, and expansion bottlenecks. It gives IT teams the power to scale, move, and optimize network acceleration resources on demand.
Imagine being able to shift acceleration licenses seamlessly across hardware, virtual, and cloud environments—without extra costs or downtime. Just continuous, optimized performance.
What makes Riverbed FLEX unique? Here’s how FLEX redefines network acceleration for IT teams like yours:
- Effortless License Mobility: Move licenses freely across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, adapting in real time to evolving needs.
- Scalable Capacity: Dynamically reallocate acceleration resources to prevent underutilized hardware while ensuring no area experiences congestion.
- Smarter Hardware Upgrades: Upgrade infrastructure cost-effectively while maintaining full software access—without penalties or new license costs.
- Future-Proofed Investments: Scale licensing as needed, ensuring your network is always prepared for growth without overspending.
- On-Demand Acceleration: Handle temporary traffic spikes or seasonal demands effortlessly by adding capacity when necessary and scaling back when things stabilize.
Riverbed FLEX isn’t just another contract—it’s a fundamental shift in how IT teams manage network acceleration. No more playing catch-up. No more wasted resources. Just an agile, responsive IT infrastructure that works with your business, not against it.
The result? A streamlined IT experience that keeps pace with your business needs.
The future of network agility
The reality of IT today is that change isn’t slowing down—it’s accelerating. Riverbed FLEX for Acceleration isn’t just about addressing today’s challenges; it prepares you for whatever comes next. As a FLEX subscriber, you’ll also receive access to future RiOS software updates at no additional cost, keeping your acceleration solutions aligned with industry innovations.
With the freedom to move, scale, and optimize, you can stop reacting and start leading. When your network moves as fast as your business, the possibilities are limitless.
Unlock a new era of flexibility with Riverbed FLEX! Learn more about Riverbed FLEX for Acceleration.