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Analysis: Optimizing Your WAN By Mike Fratto
Few users rave when application traffic traversing a beefy corporate LAN meets a typical WAN. Even fewer enterprises are willing to spend to fix the problem. The answer: Make the most of expensive wide-area pipes with optimization appliances.
Strategic Security: Web Applications Scanners By Jordan Wiens
As applications evolve, new vulnerabilities emerge. For this Rolling Review series we'll examine how Web application scanners help address the security weaknesses found in RIAs in general, and Ajax in particular.
NAC: More Is More By Andy Dornan
The results of our latest reader survey on network access control show that initatives are moving quickly from planning to full deployment. But while NAC can tighten security, demonstrating ROI can be a
challenge.
Review: WAN Optimization Appliances
By Mike Fratto
Today's WAN optimizers readily deliver tangible performance benefits -- the differences lie in network integration, security, management and reporting. We tested products from Blue Coat, Cisco, Citrix and Silver Peak. See how they fared on our live test network.
Rollout: Symantec Mobile Security Suite 5.0 By Sean Ginevan
Symantec delivers a host of new security features for Windows Mobile devices. Between a lack of any serious mobile threats and the price tag, however, IT might be hard-pressed into implementation.
Rollout: Array Networks SiteDirect By Tod Ouimet
While its use of proprietary technology might give some enterprises pause, SiteDirect VPN is a robust and secure alternative to IPsec for connecting extranets, branches and partner networks.
Rollout: SonicWall Continuous Data Protection 4440i By Ryanb Elstad
SonicWall's new storage appliances promise quick deployment and off-site options, but small enterprises with lots of data should think twice.
IETF Strives for NEA Standard By Steven J. Schuchart Jr.
Interoperability among network endpoint assessment systems should ease some logistical headaches for enterprises. But how long will it be before we start to see big name vendor support?
Seamless Roaming Nears Reality By Frank Bulk
The 3GPP's voice-call-continuity standard aims to plug holes between cellular and Wi-Fi networks and drive availability of SIP-based dual-mode handsets. But VCC, at least in its first iteration, falls short in addressing key enterprise features.
Columns
Strategy Session: Security Drives Everything By Art Wittmann
Massive data loss incidents (such as the one at T.J. Maxx) seem to suggest that not everyone is quite clear on the simple premise: Understanding your security needs is fundamental to everything you do.
Interop Insider: Interoperability Is Still Job One By Leonard Heymann
With the demand for seamless access to corporate info--regardless of location or device--the Interop show has never been more vital.
Motorola Banks on Vo-Fi By Jameson Blandford
Motorola's recent equity stake in Vocera Communications is an indication of the company's belief that voice over Wi-Fi is set to soar.
SOA Poised To Explode--or Not? By Andy Dornan
Gartner is forecasting big growth for apps designed around a service-oriented architecture. But the first batch of SOA software has done little to impress.
WiMax Semantics By Dave Molta
Savvy IT watchers are quick to notice there's a difference between 'WiMAX' and 'WiMAX-class'.
Hacking Contests: See No Evil, Hear No Evil By Jordan Wiens
Are 'hacking contests'--events where companies offer prizes to users who can uncover software vulnerabilities--a threat to security? Gartner thinks so. But is it being quick to judge?
Could the 'Net Get Kicked To the Curb? By Tom LaSusa
A group of scientists and researchers suggest tossing the buggy, security challenged Internet out and starting all over from scratch.
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