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100G Ethernet races to market; Damaged undersea Internet cables to be fixed soon Network Architecture Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by CDW 5 Ways to Cut Energy Costs Considering the current economy, it's imperative to consider the obvious and not so obvious ways to minimize IT energy bills. Review these steps to a more energy efficient Data Center Learn more Spotlight Story Follow the moon, and save millions Big companies with data centers around the world could reap millions of dollars in savings if they just "follow the moon" for their electricity needs. Read full story Related News: 100G Ethernet races to market Posted by Cisco Subnet editor Julie Bort: I was reading through a product announcement today from JDSU when this tidbit jumped out: "According to the research firm IDC, 100G solutions are poised to come to market faster than 40G." Interesting! This, of course, runs counter to the marketing message Cisco has been sending. Damaged undersea Internet cables to be fixed soon Six undersea fiber-optic cables damaged by Typhoon Morakot as it swept past Taiwan will be repaired by the middle of September, according to a statement from the island's largest telecommunications provider. FCC now blogging, tweeting on national broadband The Federal Communications Commission has launched a new blog and Twitter account to chronicle its progress in developing a nation broadband plan. Broadband plan needs to address demand, advocates say The U.S. Federal Communications Commission must find ways to address demand for broadband, as well as supply, when drafting a national plan, several advocates told commission staff members Wednesday. Klausner Technologies sues Cisco, Avaya for patent infringement Klausner Technologies said today that it is suing Cisco and Avaya for alleged patent infringement. The company asserts that the vendors' visual voicemail products violate Klausner's visual voicemail patents. Implications of Virtualization and Cloud Will we move from build it they will come 'Field of Dreams' models to a Just-in-Time IT architecture? What will the impact be on the infrastructures we have built? What will the impact be on the role of the network? August Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Practical Intrusion Analysis; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of SCCM 2007 Unleashed. Google Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Web Geek's Guide to Google Chrome. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries is August 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are 10 sports technologies to love, 5 to hate Many technologies help fans enjoy sports. Others just annoy. Apple disasters Apple has enjoyed huge success with the iPod and iPhone, but Apple has had a number of commercial flops, too. Application Performance Solution Center Review this site on managed application delivery services for your Enterprise. Peruse these whitepapers, and other offers to get up to date on your WAN needs. Review this site today. ESG: Why SharePoint Needs WAN Optimization According to recent research from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), implementing SharePoint is a Top 5 initiative for CIOs. But a hidden challenge in SharePoint is to ensure that end users are able to quickly access and edit files when connected via the WAN. Learn about the key benefits organizations have realized as a result of Wide Area File Services Technology. Click here to continue.   August 20, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES How to build a 100,000-port Ethernet switch Windows 7 RC downloads end Thursday The 10 stupidest tech company blunders Apple disasters Account password reset procedures a joke Windows WINS attacks in the wild When Apple flops: The worst products of all time DNS 'blacklist' unveiled Port 666 FAQ: How to get Windows 7 on the cheap Next-Generation Data Centers IT transformation begins at the data center, as enterprises embrace technologies such as virtualization and cloud computing to build adaptable, flexible and highly efficient infrastructures capable of handling today's business demands. Read this Guide. 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