Bringing virtualization to the branch office; Alcatel kicks off green networks group

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	Bringing virtualization to the branch office In a recent newsletter we introduced the concept of Application Delivery 2.0, a major component of which is virtualization. This is the fourth in a series of newsletters that discusses how we think that virtualization will dramatically shape 2010 and beyond. This newsletter and the subsequent newsletter will focus on the challenges associated with implementing virtualized desktops. Read More SPONSOR: HP IDC: Minimize Downtime, Mitigate Risk IDC research shows that SMBs can experience an average loss of revenue of $70,000 per downtime hour. Assess internal and external risks, understand revenue impact, and learn how well-targeted technology initiatives such as management tools, server upgrades, failover clustering and thin clients can help you to respond to disruptions effectively and affordably. Read Now. Table of Contents Alcatel kicks off green networks group Court Questions FCC Authority to Impose Net Neutrality O2 wins PC Advisor's Readers' Best ISP award Cisco acquired nearly 50 start-ups in decade, most in M&A market Gov't brews national cloud for science SPONSOR: Cisco Systems Inc. Case Study: Dramatically Reduce Branch Office Costs Sony Ericsson is saving over 1.5 million annually after adopting Wide Area Application Services (WAAS). The mobile phone manufacturer is accelerating mission-critical product life cycle management applications, improving IT agility and reducing IT operation costs at all of its branch sites. Learn More Alcatel kicks off green networks group Alcatel-Lucent wants the telecommunications industry to turn a little more green by developing new equipment that cuts power consumption by a factor of 1,000. Read More SPONSOR: Citrix NetScaler VPX: Harness the Power of Virtualized Web App Delivery Want to make your Web app delivery more flexible, dynamic and cost effective? Then attend this exclusive technical seminar which shows you how Citrix NetScaler VPX - a virtualized app delivery controller appliance - can improve your network infrastructure by offering: increased physical, functional, and operational flexibility for delivery of all of your Web apps and more. Click here to register today. Court Questions FCC Authority to Impose Net Neutrality No decision has been made yet, but, if Friday's arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals in DC are any indication, it doesn't appear that the FCC will prevail in exerting its authority over Comcast. Losing this battle may be just what the FCC needs to move forward with its efforts to formalize net neutrality guidelines. Read More SPONSOR: Riverbed Rapid Replication for Virtual Servers What's the connection between virtualization and acceleration? It's deeper than you might think. See how these two hot technologies complement each other to consolidate servers, enhance DR and simplify the IT infrastructure. Learn more. O2 wins PC Advisor's Readers' Best ISP award O2 has won the PC Advisor Awards 2010 - Readers Best ISP award, based on the votes of more than 6,500 PC Advisor readers. Read More Cisco acquired nearly 50 start-ups in decade, most in M&A market IT vendors dominated the list of most active companies in the M&A market. Read More Gov't brews national cloud for science Australian scientists will have access to a multi-million dollar national cloud network and $50 million towards a petabyte supercomputer and data centre within three to five years under slated improvements to the nation's grid networks. Read More
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