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Extreme switch aims to cut out the middleman
One analyst says the vendor's new Aspen line of edge switches hammers the competition with core-quality performance, but Extreme's new two-tier networking paradigm may not be an easy sell. Article | 10 Jan 2005
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HP plans to 'flatten' the network core
HP not only previews next year's new family of 10 GigE stackables, but also offers a glimpse at its new strategy that emphasizes edge intelligence and eliminates redundant functionality in the network core. Article | 07 Dec 2004
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Alcatel lures customers preparing for 10 GigE
Alcatel's new line of multipurpose Layer 3 stackables is intended to ease the 10 Gigabit Ethernet transition, but reasonable features at a modest price may not be enough to steal market share from Cisco. Article | 06 Dec 2004
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Alcatel's new switches styled for convergence
Alcatel hopes to boost its midmarket presence with new convergence gear, but with plenty of competition one expert says before the company can find customers, it must find itself. Article | 20 Oct 2004
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Extreme launches PoE switch
The upstart device vendor gets a leg up on Cisco with a power over Ethernet wireless switch that helped one hospital expand its network without worrying about power outlets. Article | 18 Oct 2004
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Important Direct Cable Connection notes
Supplement to the Administrator Academy Networking Cable lessons. Article | 17 Sep 2004
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Ten cabling tips in 10 minutes
This series focuses on the cabling used in today's networks and includes information on UTP, CAT5 straight through and crossover, Ethernet, fiber and more. Article | 17 Sep 2004
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Cisco highlights presence with Dynamicsoft buy
Cisco is buying SIP technology provider Dynamicsoft for $55 million. The acquisition will enable the networking giant offer management features for network applications. Article | 14 Sep 2004
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Cisco targets SMBs with VoIP-friendly routers
When they debut tomorrow, Cisco's new line of speedy small office routers will be able to support VoIP deployments without bogging down. It's the latest move in an all-in-one device strategy that Cisco hopes will keep it a step ahead of its competito... Article | 13 Sep 2004
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As switches soar, routers stall
Two studies show that the switch market is growing rapidly while the market for routers is slowing. In part it's because switches are becoming more important. Article | 25 Aug 2004
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