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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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Tags: WLAN, Wifi, Apple, Android, support, social media

Channel: Networking & Mgmt, Security, Data Center

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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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Tags: 802.11ac, Cisco Systems, Aerohive Networks, wireless networks, WLAN, access points

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

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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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Tags: WLAN, management, 802.11ac

Channel: Next Gen Network, Networking & Mgmt, Data Center, Cloud Computing

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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.

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Tags: SDN, software defined networking, OpenFlow, Big Data

Channel: Virtualization, Networking & Mgmt, Data Center

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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.

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Tags: power efficiency, Power Factor Correction, PFC, data center

Channel: Networking & Mgmt, Green Computing, Servers & Storage

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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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Tags: Intel, Atom, S1200, ARM, low-power servers, microservers

Channel: Cloud Computing, Data Center, Networking & Mgmt, Green Computing

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