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Is Avaya stretching itself thin with Nortel data networking products?
Avaya, which recently closed on its buyout of Nortel Enterprise Solutions, has raised eyebrows by hanging onto the Nortel data networking gear in the sale. Article
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Avaya-Nortel acquisition: Infamous end; questionable beginning
The Avaya-Nortel acquisition was one of the more notable top networking stories of 2009, marking the end of a legacy player and a questionable beginning for Avaya as it struggles with whether to integrate the Nortel data networking portfolio. Slideshow
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Hard core moves: HP acquires 3Com
The HP-3Com acquisition brings HP a stronger core switch, routers and a whole lot more ammunition in the battle against Cisco to offer a complete networking-data center portfolio. Slideshow
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IBM launches networking portfolio -- again
IBM's network portfolio launch means Big Blue will offer a choice of IBM Ethernet switches alongside data center and storage equipment in an all-in-one package. But will once-burned customers bite? Slideshow
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Cisco-HP smackdown: Let's get ready to rumble
The Cisco-HP battle went into full effect in 2009 when the two former partners, who once sold complementary equipment into the same accounts, launched competitive products and cut off all ties. Slideshow
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Unified wireless network still a work in progress for vendors
Network administrators who struggle to monitor, maintain and secure both wired and wireless local area networks (WLANs) will find relief in unified network management tools; but vendors still have some work to do. Article
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3Com acquisition confirms HP-Cisco battle for China
Hewlett-Packard's 3Com acquisition heightens the HP-Cisco battle for the enterprise networking market, particularly in China. With the new buyout, 3Com's data center core routing and switching may make HP the No. 2 vendor. Article
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Juniper to CIOs: Invest in internal cloud computing networks
Juniper's 'New Network' vision calls on companies to invest in an internal cloud computing network strategy to push applications and power out to users in an enterprise grid network strategy. But are enterprises ready to go that route? Article
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802.11n wireless APs bring IP video to sprawling Illinois high school
Teachers at Lyons Township High School, a school of nearly 4,000 students, are bringing Wi-Fi and IP video to the classroom with wireless tablets and an 802.11n wireless solution. Article
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802.11n upgrade: College ditches legacy network for new vendor
The University of Rhode Island sought to deploy a wireless LAN with its wired network vendor. But increased bandwidth demand meant a change in networking strategy to consider other wireless vendors. Article