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5 WLAN Resolutions for 2013
January 07, 2013 07:59 PM
Posted by Lee H. Badman
It’s time to make resolutions for the new year. Here are five suggestions for WLAN pros that can make 2013 more productive.
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802.11ac: Cisco, Aerohive Offer Forecasts
December 27, 2012 11:00 AM
Posted by Lee H. Badman
802.11ac promises significant improvements for WLANs. I interviewed representatives from Cisco Systems and Aerohive Networks to get their input on 11ac, how it will affect corporate networks, and if and when IT should upgrade.
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WLAN Survey Says Give Us Better Management
December 20, 2012 12:28 PM
Posted by Lee H. Badman
I surveyed 181 WLAN operators in higher education to get their input on WLAN management platforms and other issues. The results show respondents feel locked in to vendor systems that leave them wanting more.
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SDN: Is Big Data a Killer App?
December 17, 2012 04:44 PM
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A major promise of software-defined networking is that it will unleash new applications to take advantage of network programmability. Big data may be one category poised to leverage SDN.
How to Speak Data Center: IT Power Supplies
December 14, 2012 01:12 PM
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Knowledge of IT equipment power use and efficiency are essential in the data center. Here’s how to get started.
Intel Gets Serious About Microservers with New Chips
December 13, 2012 02:09 PM
Posted by Art Wittmann
Intel's Atom S1200 chips are built with low-power servers in mind; they draw just 6 to 9 watts. The chips also demonstrate Intel's commitment to a market it once thought was not worth pursuing.
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