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Are 'dumb' networks really smarter?
During a debate at last week's Next Generation Networks conference, one expert argued that "dumb" networks enable services at the edge, while another claimed that intelligent networks enable technical innovation. Article | 10 Nov 2004
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Bursting the bubble around enterprise networks
Disruptive technologies like VoIP and wireless broadband along with more advanced users are forcing network managers out of their comfort zones and into uncharted territory, according to an analyst at Burton Group's Catalyst Conference. Article | 27 Jul 2004
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Can 3Com bounce back?
After losing market share and floundering in the enterprise market, 3Com Corp. is attempting a comeback. The Marlborough, Mass.-based networking vendor still has strong brand recognition and technological know-how. But can it effectively compete with... Interview | 23 Jun 2004
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Visual Networks links traffic to applications
A network management vendor's new monitoring suite helps managers determine which applications are causing problems and whether users are ignoring usage policies. Article | 14 Jun 2004
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HP's quest for proactive management
Plenty of vendors are pitching a vision of a new enterprise IT infrastructure that is flexible, reacts in real time and incorporates plenty of new technology, from Web services to identity management to mobile devices and more. Hewlett-Packard Co. ca... Interview | 24 May 2004
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BMC upgrade takes process management to the network
An agreement between BMC and Packeteer will help businesses deal with the arduous task of tying network traffic and applications to business processes. Article | 05 May 2004
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Chambers: Networking success demands more than technology
Cisco CEO John Chambers painted a picture of networking's future but said businesses must make some changes if they're going to effectively tap the technology. Article | 23 Mar 2004
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Network management troubleshooting
This chapter from Tips and Tricks Guide to Network Configuration Management focuses on network management. Article | 09 Jan 2004
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Analyzing your network: Statistical monitoring vs. real-time performance
In this article, we'll take a look at some advantages and disadvantages of using prior statistics to make management decisions for future planning and we'll take a look at some alternatives. Article | 08 Sep 2003
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Analyst, users differ on value of new network-monitoring approach
Upstart network-management software vendor Fidelia is trying to earn a name for itself as an innovator in the network management field by tying network operations to specific business processes. An analyst says Fidelia's NetVigil provides a whole new... Article | 22 Apr 2003
Network Management Strategies for the CIO