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The 6 biggest misconceptions about IPv6
For 15 years, Internet engineers and policymakers have been publicizing the need to upgrade the 'Net's current addressing scheme -- known as IPv4 -- to handle the network-of-network's explosive growth. Yet many U.S. CIOs and CTOs continue to harbor misinformation that they use to justify why they are not adopting the next-generation IPv6 standard. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Dell

PCI 2.0: What's New? What Matters? What's Left?
The inclusion of virtualization in PCI 2.0 demonstrates that the PCI DSS standard can keep pace with new technologies. This paper discusses what's new in PCI 2.0 and offers guidance on closing gaps that still need attention particularly in the areas of storage encryption, wireless networking, and physical security. Learn more.

WHITE PAPER: Siemens

Finding the Value in Unified Communications
This paper examines the four stages of return companies can see from their UC investments: Lower communications costs are followed by lower operational costs, then better productivity, and finally a true competitive advantage. Read More

Can data stored on an SSD be secured?
Following a recent report that data on most SSDs is very difficult to completely erase, researchers and analysts say there are really only two methods to ensure sensitive data is secure once you're finished using your SSD. Read More

NASA: Robotic work station fails during spacewalk
The central command post for the International Space Station's robotics work failed Monday in the middle of the first spacewalk for the shuttle Discovery's final space mission. Read More


WEBCAST: Dell

Webcast: Is Virtualization Right for SMBs?
You've heard that large companies embrace virtualization to consolidate their data centers, reduce costs, and improve operating efficiency and IT service levels. However, your data center only has tens of servers, not hundreds or thousands. Should you consider virtualization as well? View this webcast to learn more. Register now!

Chapter 6: Effects on Operations
Ecerpt from VMware ESX and ESXi in the Enterprise: Planning Deployment of Virtualization Servers, 2nd Edition, by Edward Haletky. Read More

Intel dominates as Q4 chip shipments slip
While 2010, as a whole, was a year of growth for the global computer chip market, the fourth quarter took a bit of a hit. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Enterasys Networks

Designing Today's Data Center
This white paper establishes guidelines on how to design, build and operate a cost-effective and resilient data center networking infrastructure. It focuses on the requirements for next generation data center networks and provides an overview of the differentiated solutions provided by Enterasys. Learn More

Cisco upgrades its video portfolio
Cisco Thursday unveiled new equipment top help large companies create and distribute videos. Read More

20 awesome tech products at DEMO
Build-your-own iPhone and Android apps, cloud services, photo tools and more on display at DEMO Spring 2011. Read More



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