Even when this changes, however, caches can provide a significant bandwidth savings simply by storing static page elements like pictures, logos, other graphics, and so on. As Web pages become more objectified, particularly in subsequent versions of the HTML standard, it will be easier for network caches to offer this level of sophistication. Meanwhile, copyright may be an issue for firms concerned about their proprietary content. After all, network caches institutionalize the automated duplication of content. Otherwise, the conventional software NetCache will likely be deemed a good-enough solution.
Trends favor both ISPs and corporations reaching network saturation.
The average speed of dial-up modems is moving up as 56Kbs technology achieves penetration. Sites are adding more content, not less. Various multimedia forms are increasingly present at sites. Competitive flat-rate pricing pressures will make NetCache Appliance a compelling solution at these capacity inflection points. NetApp's NetCache Appliance is a new class of storage server, and NetApp will need to proactively market this product concept to its target audiences to fully benefit from its announcement.