Characterizing cloud computing

	Google's gigabit experiment a welcome prod in the side | Alcatel-Lucent to help developers onto operator networks
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	Characterizing cloud computing Given the impact that cloud computing is already having, and will continue to have, on the WAN, this is the third in a series of newsletters on cloud computing. In the previous newsletter we discussed why we think that attempting to define cloud computing is not worthwhile. In this newsletter we will continue our discussion of the primary characteristics of a cloud computing solution. Read More WHITE PAPER: Crescendo Networks Why Hardware ADCs Perform 10x Better Application delivery controllers (ADCs) play a critical role in modern web infrastructures. The need for fast, predictable application performance is a business imperative. With various ADC solutions on the market, it's tough to know which one to use. Learn about different architectures, performance constraints and advantages of a hardware ADC. Read more. In this Issue Google's gigabit experiment a welcome prod in the side Alcatel-Lucent to help developers onto operator networks Benefits of the FCC Broadband Plan ICANN admits domain holders impossible to find WHITE PAPER: Compuware The Definitive Guide to APM In this Application Performance Management eBook, get hands-on, practical insight into industry best practices for managing your critical applications from an end-to-end perspective. Find out how to manage performance from the distributed front-end of IT operations to the mainframe back-end, while keeping the end-user experience in mind. Read Now. Google's gigabit experiment a welcome prod in the side What changes when bandwidth is virtually unlimited? That's what Google is hoping to find out with its recently announced plans to deliver 1Gbps to up to 500,000 homes in an ultra-high speed Fiber to the Home (FTTH) experiment. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Inc. Considerably Improve WAN Performance See how the Peace Corp improved network performance and avoided bandwidth upgrades with WAN optimization technology. In the first year the Peace Corp realized over $180,000 in savings and expects its overall savings to top $600,000. Find out how this organization chose its platform and how they achieved success. Learn More Alcatel-Lucent to help developers onto operator networks Alcatel-Lucent wants to make it easier for developers to use data and features in operator networks, including billing, location and presence information. Today it is too complicated and expensive, and changing that would result in cooler applications, according to the telecom vendor. Read More WEBCAST: HP Improve Tracking of VM Devices Virtualization has a major impact on the network and those who manage it, making it difficult to gain visibility to inter-VM traffic. This Webcast addresses the challenges – from operating expenses and compliance to security and management. Learn best practices to alleviate some of the burden virtualization has placed on the network. Listen now Benefits of the FCC Broadband Plan The FCC revealed a preview of the National Broadband Plan it intends to propose to Congress next month. The 56-page proposal outlines some ambitious, yet reasonable, initiatives aimed at expanding and modernizing access to broadband in the United States. Read More ICANN admits domain holders impossible to find Information held on domain name holders is inaccurate says ICANN Read More
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