definition:  RiOS™ (Riverbed Optimization System)

Riverbed offers the most scalable and broadest wide-area data services (WDS)™ solution available. Whether you are looking for WAN optimization, application acceleration, Wide Area File Services (WAFS), or Wide Area Application Services (WAAS), Riverbed provides the broadest and best performing products which are also the easiest to integrate into virtually any enterprise network.

With our award-winning data reduction, WAN optimization, and application-level latency optimizations, along  with remote office file and management functionality, Riverbed provides a comprehensive solution for enterprises looking to simplify IT, consolidate infrastructure, and accelerate their applications. In addition to offering the best performing solution available, Riverbed delivers the single solution that scales across the broadest range of applications and network topologies.