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News and Analysis
The Future of IT Is Not Extinction, Say Readers
Consumerization of technology could kill off the IT department by 2020, according to Forrester Research. Network Computing readers disagree.
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Architectures
University Taps Dark Fiber for Online Academics, Healthcare
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center turns to a new network architecture and dark fiber to support the academic and healthcare needs of dozens of regional campuses and clinics.
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- How To Configure Cisco Nexus 5500 Port Profiles
- SDN: From Slideware to Software in 2013?
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Reviews & Workshops
WAN Optimization Part 2: Put Performance Second
If you’re looking to purchase WAN optimization gear, don’t get wrapped up in performance numbers. Start instead with pricing, deployment and operational issues, and the protocols and applications you need to support.
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Blogs
HP's Turnaround: It's Time To Believe
June 17, 2013 03:53 PM
Posted by Kurt Marko
Not only does CEO Meg Whitman seem to have a solid strategy, but there's plenty of evidence it's starting to work. Maybe it's time for skeptics like me to admit we're wrong.
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Dell, HP Erode Startups' Advantages in Flash Storage
June 13, 2013 05:25 PM
Posted by Howard Marks
Startups with purpose-built flash arrays had an advantage over incumbent storage vendors that retrofit SSDs into systems designed for spinning disk. That advantage is disappearing.
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Troubleshooting Wires in Wireless Networks
June 13, 2013 12:27 PM
Posted by Amy Arnold
When troubleshooting wireless networks, sometimes you have to deal with wires and other physical components. You may even need to leave your computer and go questing.
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Cavium SoCs Promise Fast, Cheap IT Hardware
June 12, 2013 12:10 PM
Posted by Kurt Marko
Relentless miniaturization will fuel a new generation of low-cost network and storage appliances with enterprise features and performance.
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Pure Storage Boosts Crypto Features, Takes CIA Money
June 07, 2013 12:11 PM
Posted by Howard Marks
Pure Storage, maker of all-flash arrays, released product upgrades including data-at-rest encryption. The company also announced an investment from In-Q-Tel, the venture arm of the CIA.
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Big Switch Leaves OpenDaylight, Touts White-Box Future
June 06, 2013 12:38 PM
Posted by Ethan Banks
Big Switch is stepping away from the OpenDaylight project, which is building an open-source controller. As it departs, the company says the market clamors for white-box SDN switches. Is that right?
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