Cisco's Data Center 3.0 stresses virtualization, automation; Cisco invests in OpTier

Cisco News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Cisco Best Practices for Extending Your Network Architecture Access podcasts, whitepapers and more that offer best practices and principles for extending your architecture across a campus. Learn about the design principles that will transform your campus net and how to tackle the critical areas of integrated security, unified network services and more. Click here to read now! Network World's Cisco News Alert, 07/25/07 Cisco's Data Center 3.0 stresses virtualization, automation, 7/24/2007: Cisco this week unveiled its next-generation data center strategy along with a range of products to support that vision. Today at Cisco Subnet We ask what's so new about Cisco's new data center? Now that Cisco has admitted its network gear caused Duke's network to melt after being triggered by a couple of iPhones, will Steve Jobs and John Chambers continue trying to patch up their differences? Also: What connects Chambers with hula hoops? Cisco invests in OpTier, 07/23/07: OpTier Monday said Cisco had invested an undisclosed amount to help the company continue to deliver business transaction management software. Network World Storage Buyers Guide Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. From a tape library to an on-line backup service to a complete, drop-it-in-place SAN Solution, check out this Buyers guide. With over 200 products divided into specific categories, you can conduct side-by-side comparisons and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Storage Buyers Guide now. Nuvio to Cisco: Unlock Linksys devices: VoIP provider Nuvio writes an open letter to Linksys' Charlie Giancarlo asking him to unlock the devices belonging to customers of defunct SunRocket. Secrets of IP routing with Jeff Doyle: 2 p.m. EDT., Wed., Aug. 1. Submit your questions for Doyle today and be eligible for a fabulous Network World prize.

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