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IT automation technology dominates Vegas conferences; MIT: Cloud computing to reshape IT Data Center Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by NetApp Masters of Enterprise Storage Visit this site to learn of newest storage advancements, issues and product announcements - issues such as Fibre Channel over Ethernet and whether vendors' plans for the technology make sense. The site includes a weekly blog, briefs on storage technologies and products, and links to stories on IDG's sites about storage. Spotlight Story Fibre channel over Ethernet a hot topic, so hurry up and wait LAS VEGAS -- FibreChannel over Ethernet is considered an initial step towards a converged data center switching fabric, and it was a hot topic at last week's Interop conference. Read full story Related News: Data center skills discussion sparks debate Readers respond to Interop panelists who touted the benefits of hiring generalists over IT specialists for next-generation environments. IT automation technology dominates Vegas conferences Automation isn't new, but with few budget dollars and strapped IT staff, many enterprise network managers are turning to the technology to complete operational tasks and create a more efficient environment. MIT: Cloud computing to reshape IT A panel of experts at MIT Sloan CIO Symposium last week said that more companies would look to cloud computing in the near future because of its potential cost savings and its ability to deliver flexible computing. Enterprise chief says Nortel customers hit 'pause button' LAS VEGAS -- Nortel enterprise customers have pressed "a pause button" in purchasing gear from the company, the chief of Nortel's Enterprise Solutions group acknowledged last week. 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. Beyond PCI Checklists: Greater Security Companies can achieve PCI compliance, but still suffer a major security breach. Discover how configuration assessment and file integrity monitoring get key files and configurations into a secure and compliant state and keep them there continuously, greatly bolstering security. Click here to download this whitepaper. Create Your Own Agenda at IT Roadmap Customize a day of learning just for yourself! Attend IT Roadmap Conference & Expo and explore new solutions and examine new technology across 10 relevant areas of IT. Security, Virtualization, SaaS, VoIP, Green IT and more. 10 U.S. cities in '09. Select your city, register and attend free   May 26, 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 Six smart ways to grow small business IT We picked the brains of IT professionals who work at firms that provide outsourced IT services to companies of varying sizes (most have in-house experience as well) and broke their advice down into six basic lessons Read them all at AccelerateResults.com, a resource from IDG and AMD. 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