The requirement for a dynamic IT infrastructure; Giving Cisco a makeover

Giving Cisco a makeover; 2020 Vision: Why you won't recognize the 'Net in 10 years Wide Area Networking Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by HP ProCurve 802.11n Drives an Architectural Evolution The sharp capacity increase possible with 802.11n is a compelling force behind the evolution in WLAN architectures. This paper examines both the centralized WLAN switch architecture and the optimized WLAN architecture, so that the wireless network choice an organization makes today will protect its investment and allow it to experience the substantial benefits of 802.11 for years to come. Learn more Spotlight Story The requirement for a dynamic IT infrastructure In a recent newsletter we introduced the concept of Application Delivery 2.0, a major component of which is virtualization. This is the second in a series of newsletters that discusses how we think that virtualization will dramatically shape 2010 and beyond. The last newsletter discussed how the use of server virtualization will increase in 2010. This newsletter will discuss how one of the key benefits of server virtualization will be difficult to achieve in 2010. Read full story Related News: Giving Cisco a makeover Cisco and Microsoft are two of the most powerful companies in the IT industry and it seems everyone has strong opinions about them. We've assembled several of our top bloggers from Network World's Cisco Subnet community and asked them what they would change if they could give Cisco a makeover. (See related story, Giving Microsoft a Makeover). 2020 Vision: Why you won't recognize the 'Net in 10 years As they imagine the Internet of 2020, computer scientists across the U.S. are starting from scratch and re-thinking everything: from IP addresses to DNS to routing tables to Internet security in general. 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Learn more.   January 05, 2010 MOST-READ STORIES 21 apps Apple doesn't want on your iPhone 10 fool-proof predictions for the Internet in 2020 2020 vision: Why you won't recognize the 'Net in 10 years AT&T tells FCC it's time to cut the cord Giving Cisco a makeover 10 start-ups to watch in 2010 Windows market share slide resumes 2010 tech career outlook 5 must-have IT management technologies for 2010 Good guys bring down the Mega-D botnet Case Study: Six Billion Slurpees and Counting Managing remote users was a help desk nightmare for convenience storage giant, 7-Eleven. Read how 2800 new laptops were deployed in 30 days reducing help desk calls by 67%, decreasing management costs by 81% and increasing productivity by 30%. You'll even get the latest tally on Slurpees sold! Learn More EMO Labs: Better Sound Through Innovation at DEMOfall 09 EMO Labs' Invisible Speaker innovation takes People's Choice Award top honors at DEMO conference. 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