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Exinda aims to uncloak anonymous proxy traffic
New software features from Exinda aim to prevent end users from using anonymous proxy servers to bypass traffic management measures. Read More

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Network Managed Services: A Cost-Effective Approach to Complexity
The new era of networked applications and interconnected business processes yields heightened efficiency and productivity for enterprises. However, these benefits can be realized only with properly managed, scalable networks. Outsourcing network management tasks to a third party allows companies to save time and drive substantially lower total cost of ownership. Learn more!

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7 Ways to Align IT to Compete in Any Economy
The alignment of business requirements and IT systems introduces inefficiencies that drive down costs, optimizes resources and enables innovation – resulting in real business agility and competitive advantage. Read Now

Where Nortel is now
In our recent look back at 2009, I mentioned that Nortel tried to hang on, but ended up filing for bankruptcy protection in January. This week, the Canadian Press has an interview with one of the former directors of the company, where he says that the company had hope, right until the end. Read 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

Network newcomer offers free Cisco router management software
ActionPacked Networks offers free network device management software to help IT more easily configure access control lists, track traffic flow data and set quality of service metrics without depending solely on command line interface to manage Cisco and other routers. Read More

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Podcast: The Future of Network Design
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BMC buys app automation tech aimed at virtual, cloud environments
BMC acquired Phurnace Software for its application release automation capabilities, which can help customers looking to deploy apps into physical, virtual and cloud computing environments. Read More

Genachowski addresses "looming crisis" in wireless spectrum
During a wide-ranging question-and-answer session at the CES show, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski vowed to explore every option available to help open up more spectrum for wireless companies. Read More

Net neutrality: Needless yoke or new opportunity?
The Federal Communication Commission's net neutrality proceeding represents huge opportunities for network operators and equipment manufacturers to demonstrate that differentiated speed and service quality in vertically integrated networks will promote -- not diminish -- investment, innovation and consumer welfare. Read More

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Bringing virtualization to the branch office
This newsletter and the subsequent newsletter will focus on the challenges associated with implementing virtualized desktops. Read More

Software uses fingerprint to launch apps, log in
Taiwanese software manufacturer EgisTec showed a product at CES that lets you use your laptop's built-in fingerprint reader to launch applications, manage passwords and encrypt files. EgisTec BioExcess also lets you scroll internet pages and office documents using four-way navigation. Read More

Australia to launch NewSatellite to plug digital blackspots
Satellite provider NewSat is preparing to launch Australia's first locally-owned satellite in response to a $160 million federal cash injection to supply remote areas with digital television. Read More

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