• Cost reduction: Minimize WAN traffic with advanced compression technology and enable Web and file content to be replicated during off peak hours.

• Transparency: To avoid costly retraining of end users, or redevelopment of existing applications, all solutions must provide the same interface to the remote or mobile user.

• Compatibility: Support all file types, commonly used Web technologies and network and infrastructures.

• : Integrate replication support with the existing security infrastructure, and extend to support remote and offline users.

• Scalability: A scalable architecture that can manage tens of thousands of users and terabytes of replicated content.