In one embodiment, an optimizing device is used to suppress transmission of redundant data over networks. The first optimizing device receives information regarding associated optimizing devices associated with a second optimizing device. The information regarding the associated optimizing devices is received from the second optimizing device. Moreover, the first optimizing device receives information regarding indices identifying redundant data. The redundant data comprises data transmitted by the second optimizing device to the associated optimizing devices. The information regarding the indices identifying the redundant data is received from the second optimizing device.