Cisco: virtualization is homeward bound

The network really is the platform; Gearing up for Interop Cisco Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Cisco The Economics of WAN Optimization Discover the benefits of a comprehensive WAN optimization platform that accelerates applications while lowering costs. Join us for this Live Webcast on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. Learn how you can lower costs and improve employee productivity. Spotlight Story Cisco: virtualization is homeward bound During Cisco's third quarter conference call last week, CEO John Chambers talked about Cisco's intention of bringing virtualization all the way from the data center into the home. Hey, is that really my cat??? First of all, what is a virtualized home and why would we want it? Colin Dixon, broadband media practice manager at market tracker The Diffusion Group, has an interesting take on this in his blog. Read full story Related News: Is Cisco CTO, and all Tweeters, brain damaged? Cisco CTO Padmasree Warrior is a big advocate of Twitter. During keynote addresses at major trade conferences, she's hailed its utility as a way to share ideas globally, and almost instantaneously. She's not alone -- millions of people Tweet using Twitter, including many of us here at Network World. Now comes the disturbing revelation that Twitter may be damaging our brains. The network really is the platform In our last newsletter we discussed the fact that the Vegas Interop conference is notably less focused on networking than it used to be and that naive people can interpret that to mean that networking is less important. We don't agree with that interpretation and will use this WAN newsletter to discuss a few sessions that Jim will moderate at Interop that highlight just how critical networking really is. Gearing up for Interop The spring Interop event kicks off in Las Vegas next week, and WAN optimization and application acceleration technologies promise to be well represented at the venerable networking trade show. May Giveaways Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet are collectively giving away books on Google Apps Deciphered, the CCNA Security exam, an awesome SQL Server 2005/2008 training video and the grand prize, a Microsoft training course from New Horizons worth up to $2,500. Deadline for entries May 31. Evolution of Ethernet From 3Mbps over shared coax to 40/100Gbps over fiber…and beyond. Apple iPhoneys: The 4G edition iPhone enthusiasts from around the Web offer their visions for the next-gen iPhone. Managing Testing Resources Get what you need out of the testing group without managing or hand-holding. Through checklists and expert advice, learn how to hold the testing group accountable for their services, quality and schedule without interfering with their work. Learn More Reduce the Risk of a Data Breach Silverton Consulting says most data centers should consider device data at-rest encryption for sensitive backup tapes. If you rely on tapes to back-up your private business data then the risk of tape theft is real. Using LTO-4 data encryption eliminates the risk of data loss, even if tapes are stolen. Read Now   May 18, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Domain name company cries croc tears over 'censorship' Why BlackBerry still beats iPhone for some Death of the mouse Leaked copies of Windows 7 RC contain Trojan RIM to bind BlackBerry to Cisco phones Top 7 reasons people quit Linux Citrix embraces Apple with iPhone virtualization Give users passwords they don't have to remember Cisco cool to Obama's tax loophole plan Use the Cisco restroom at your own risk Network World on Twitter: Get our tweets and stay plugged in to networking news MOST-WATCHED VIDEO Notebook replaces trackpad with LCD panel SOA In Any Economic Climate Keep ahead of change with service oriented architecture (SOA). With SOA, businesses can flexibly adjust strategies and practices while lowering costs by repurposing existing software rather than replacing it. Other savings are possible as well, making SOA a sound investment. This white paper from ZapThink discusses how organizations can quickly benefit from SOA, regardless of the economic climate. Get the Details Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com