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Scalable network lifecycle management processes can reduce costs
In a lousy economy, network managers will be asked to manage their networks more efficiently. One way to cut operational costs is to develop better processes and acquire better tools for network lifecycle management. Article | 18 Feb 2009
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Physical network security key to fighting low-tech threats
Even if a company buys the latest security products and adheres to data security standards, IT professionals must also consider physical network security to close off avenues of potential data leakage. Think outside the box of the standard network se... Article | 11 Feb 2009
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Cisco expands Nexus data center switch line with eye on virtualization
With the launch of two new Nexus switches, a top-of-rack network fabric extender and an upgrade to the Catalyst 6500, Cisco Systems furthers its push to dominate data centers that have large-scale deployments of server virtualization. Article | 28 Jan 2009
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HP ProCurve unveils data center network strategy
With its new 6600 series switches and Data Center Connection Manager software, HP ProCurve aims to compete against Cisco for a share of the data center networking market. The company also launched ProCurve ONE, a platform for running third-party appl... Article | 27 Jan 2009
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Rivals of bankrupt Nortel to poach networking customers aggressively
As Nortel works to restructure itself in the midst of bankruptcy, the company's enterprise networking customers will find themselves targeted by rival vendors with discounts and trade-in deals. Article | 22 Jan 2009
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Saving money with used network hardware: Tricky but doable
Buying used network hardware is a good way to save some money and to extend the life of your infrastructure, but it's tricky. It can sour your relationships with your key vendors, and finding good support for the equipment is a challenge. But the rig... Article | 08 Jan 2009
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Vyatta offers more robust open source router and security appliance
Vyatta Inc. debuts its third open source router and security networking appliance in less than nine months, edging further into the enterprise space. Article | 29 Dec 2008
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Retrospective network analysis might have found Google's lost billions
When Google's stock price mysteriously dropped hundreds of points within minutes, network professionals probably called on retrospective network analysis technology to solve the problem. Article | 16 Oct 2008
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Cisco's push for convergence will broaden the role of network pros
Cisco's newest senior vice president says network convergence will lead to some new -- and challenging -- places. Article | 09 Oct 2008
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Wireless LAN acquisition by Juniper might make sense in down economy
As Juniper and other vendors such as Foundry look to expand into the enterprise wireless LAN market, a troubled economy could present ripe acquisition possibilities. Aruba stated a desire to remain independent, however, while prime suspect Meru says ... Article | 02 Oct 2008