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Monday, April 28, 2014

Outrage over net neutrality decision heard ‘round the Internet

20 milestones in Ethernet's first 40 years | Dell adds Big Switch to its SDN mix

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Outrage over net neutrality decision heard 'round the Internet
The Federal Communications Commission's proposed new rules for net neutrality touched off a firestorm across broad sections of the Internet this week, as critics charge that the FCC has effectively gutted the entire concept. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments

Survival Tips for Big Data's Impact on Network Performance
The pressure is on to show tangible value from big data rollouts. Learn how performance monitoring tools can provide network managers and IT administrators insight and visibility into networks, infrastructures and applications far in advance, resulting in smooth transitions, accomplished network managers, and project success. Learn More

WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Technology

Transforming Business Performance with Hybrid Networks
Rapidly adopting virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS applications to minimize costs and enable seamless collaboration and communication is significantly straining the traditional network paradigm. Learn how to transform network architectures to deliver the right performance and reliability cost-effectively while retaining control. Learn more >>

20 milestones in Ethernet's first 40 years
This is one of many diagrams sketched by Ethernet inventor Bob Metcalfe proposing in 1972 a network connecting computers, printers and files over coaxial cable. On May 22, 1973, Metcalfe outlined the Ether Network connectivity scheme in this memo. Read More


WHITE PAPER: HP and Intel®

Management Insight - CI Needs and Vendor Performance
Service and support, providing a foundation for cloud computing and other factors are considered "price of entry" capabilities for prospective CI vendors among IT decision-makers. Download this whitepaper to learn more Learn More>>

Dell adds Big Switch to its SDN mix
Dell expanded on its open networking initiative this week with a resale arrangement with SDN company Big Switch Networks. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Sophos, Inc.

Managing BitLocker With SafeGuard Enterprise
This whitepaper explains how Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise secures your data wherever it's stored; and how it allows you to support diverse platforms and encryption products including BitLocker. Learn More

Netgear patch said to leave backdoor problem in router
The security researcher who identified an admin backdoor in a range of routers last year has found that Netgear's patches don't adequately address the security issue. Read More

US tech spending to see 'solid, steady growth' this year and next, Forrester says
Combined U.S. business and consumer spending on technology will rise 5.3 percent this year to US$1.315 trillion and 6.0 percent to $1.4 trillion in 2015, thanks to an improving economy and an acceleration in purchases by businesses and government agencies, according to Forrester Research. Read More

SDN changing the shape of networking, IT careers
Cisco recently announced new certifications for its Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) programmable networking initiative, its response to software-defined networking. The certifications are designed to tailor new roles for IT practitioners looking to transition their company's infrastructures to programmable, application policy driven, SDN-type environments. Read More


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