More ABCs of ADCs; Data issue hits BlackBerry again

	Data issue hits BlackBerry devices for second day | Vodafone cuts 375 jobs, including IT
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	More ABCs of ADCs In our last newsletter we began the discussion of the types of functionality provided by an Application Delivery Controller (ADC). We will continue that discussion in this newsletter by outlining some additional functionality provided by ADCs. Read More WEBCAST: St. Bernard Get the Instruments You Need to Become an IT Security Hero This online demo shows how you can quickly bullet-proof your internet security with the new iPrism 6.4 web filter, and you'll be entered to win one of the hottest music video games! Learn more In this Issue Data issue hits BlackBerry devices for second day Vodafone cuts 375 jobs, including IT Former FCC chair says more fiber will help wireless crunch Rural group campaigns for 2Mbps broadband in the countryside 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 Data issue hits BlackBerry devices for second day Some BlackBerry users are complaining of an inability to use data services for the second day in a row. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM NWW Develop Effective user Management With IBM, organizations can develop comprehensive solutions to help gain visibility into business continuity risks, achieve control over utilization of sensitive business assets and automate a variety of processes for managing access to critical assets and data. Read more Vodafone cuts 375 jobs, including IT Vodafone is cutting 375 jobs, primarily in back office functions, starting this month. Read More E-GUIDE: Compuware 5 Tips for Getting the Best Web App Performance This eBook, compiled by Network World, explores the pressing issues, from dealing with outages and evaluating performance monitoring services, to the impact of virtualization. Get expert tips to optimize your Web apps. Learn More Now Former FCC chair says more fiber will help wireless crunch Laying more fiber is one way to make more efficient use of wireless spectrum, former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said on Wednesday. Read More Rural group campaigns for 2Mbps broadband in the countryside A number of rural organisations have joined forces in a bid to encourage the government roll out 2Mbps broadband in the countryside. Read More
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