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News and Analysis

Google, NASA Team On Quantum Computing

NASA, Google and university researchers get access to new quantum computer, as NASA tackles complex problems ranging from air traffic to robotics.

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Architectures

11ac's First Wave: What to Expect

802.11ac will super-charge Wi-Fi, but pre-standard products will come with limitations. Here's what you can expect as 11ac products debut in 2013.

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Reviews & Workshops

WAN Optimization Part 1: TCP Limitations

WAN optimization and application acceleration technologies help get around performance limitations in TCP. Here’s how the numbers add up.

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Blogs

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Google's Wireless Sensors: Big Data or Big Brother?

May 22, 2013 12:32 PM
Posted by Kevin Fogarty

Google demonstrated a network of wireless environmental sensors at its I/O conference last week. These sensors, combined with projects like Google Glass, expose the potential for the use and misuse of relentless data collection.

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Tags: Google, Google Glass, Google I/O, Data Sensing Lab, privacy

Channel: Cloud Computing, Next Gen Network, Wireless, , Networking & Mgmt

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Aruba's 802.11ac Rollout Cleans Up Sticky Clients

May 21, 2013 10:47 AM
Posted by Lee H. Badman

Aruba Networks is announcing 802.11ac access points and new software that addresses roaming problems caused by “sticky” wireless clients.

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Tags: 802.11ac, Aruba Networks, APs, sticky clients, roaming, Cisco Systems, Motorola

Channel: Data Center, , Networking & Mgmt, Wireless, UC & VoIP

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Networking Gets Interesting Again

May 17, 2013 02:34 PM
Posted by Kevin Fogarty

From software-defined networking to fabrics to powerful new switches, network vendors are fighting for a revitalized market.

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Tags: SDN, fabric, Cisco Systems, Nuage Networks, Juniper, Contrail, ports, Interop

Channel: Wireless, , Networking & Mgmt, Interop, Data Center, Virtualization, Next Gen Network

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Motorola Launches 802.11ac APs

May 15, 2013 11:54 AM
Posted by Lee H. Badman

Motorola joins a growing number of enterprise WLAN players with early 802.11ac products. Here's how its new APs stack up.

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Tags: 802.11ac, Motorola, APs, Wave 2, IEEE, Cisco, WIPS

Channel: Wireless, Networking & Mgmt, , Next Gen Network, Data Center

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Gigamon Unveils Branch Office Node, FlowVUE App

May 06, 2013 02:29 PM
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News roundup: GigaVUE-HB1 leverages GigaSMART; Ixia debuts ControlTower architecture; CipherCloud bolsters compliance policies; ForeScout and FireEye team up to combat malware.

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Tags: Interop, Gigamon, Ixia, ForeScout, FireEye, malware

Channel: Next Gen Network, Security, Networking & Mgmt, , Cloud Computing, Interop

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How to Configure a Cisco Wireless Network

May 02, 2013 02:05 PM
Posted by Lee H. Badman

This tutorial shows how to configure a Cisco wireless network. It covers controller setup, WLAN configuration and some advanced settings. Screenshots are included.

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Tags: Cisco, wireless, WLAN, 802.11n, how to, Prime Infrastructure, controller, AP

Channel: Security, Wireless, , Next Gen Network, Networking & Mgmt

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