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News and Analysis
Data Center Operators Flock To Cold Climates
Service providers such as Microsoft are building new data centers in cold locations such as Finland to cut power and cooling costs.
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Architectures
Cloud-Based Security Helps Aspen Fend Off Malware
Cloud security service cuts down on malware infections and provides relief for small network team in Colorado.
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- QoS Boosts Health of Telemedicine Network
- University Taps Dark Fiber for Online Academics, Healthcare
- 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
Real-World Troubleshooting At InteropNet
September 30, 2013 05:21 PM
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InteropNet gets new monitoring capabilities to ensure high performance as it provides network connectivity to Interop exhibitors and attendees.
HP Bets On SDN Apps With SDK, App Store
September 30, 2013 11:02 AM
Posted by Andrew Conry Murray
HP is releasing a software development kit to spur the creation of SDN applications for HP's SDN platform. The company also plans to launch an SDN app store next year.
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VCE Chooses Cisco SDN Over VMware NSX
September 27, 2013 10:39 AM
Posted by Greg Ferro
VCE, maker of integrated Vblock systems, will use Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure for SDN. So what about customers who want NSX?
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Flash Write-Back Caching Limitations
September 26, 2013 03:08 PM
Posted by Howard Marks
As flash-based caching systems add write-back capabilities, be aware that performance gains can hit a wall.
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Who Is Really Pushing NFV?
September 25, 2013 11:05 AM
Posted by Tom Hollingsworth
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) turns hardware appliances into virtualized services. As NFV interest grows, who stands to gain the most benefit?
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WAN Encryption Tops the Agenda After NSA Revelations
September 24, 2013 11:00 AM
Posted by Greg Ferro
Whatever trust customers had in the security of WAN connections from service providers is gone. Encrypt now, and consider less-expensive Internet connections instead.
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