Citrix Systems Buys Bytemobile to Go "Mobile First"

In yet another example of how cloud computing and mobility are essential parts of the new computing architecture now emerging, Citrix, a leading provider of cloud-based collaboration and virtualization capabilities, is acquiring Bytemobile, a leading provider of data and video optimization solutions for mobile network operators.

This acquisition gives Citrix a key strategic foothold in the core infrastructure of more than 130 mobile operators in 60 countries around the world, Citrix says.

By joining forces, Citrix and Bytemobile will be able to offer mobile service providers, globally, with  combined solutions that deliver a high quality user experience to mobile subscribers, while helping operators manage the growth of mobile network traffic.

The acquisition builds on a strategic partnership announced earlier this year that combined the Bytemobile Smart Capacity technology with the Citrix NetScaler line of cloud networking solutions.

It isn't yet clear what name eventually will be adopted for the next generation of computing, but beyond the "PC" or "Internet" area lies an architecture based on cloud mechanisms and mobile devices. In fact, many would argue that mobile computing and cloud computing are virtually inseparable.