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	First look at Windows Azure We tested the available production-level features in Microsoft's platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering, and found that Azure is similar in many ways to what already exists in the cloud sky. But there are some key differences. Read More WHITE PAPER: Raritan Data Center Transformations Build outs, consolidations and acquisitions are large-scale projects that can be very disruptive and require careful planning and implementation to maintain operations. This white paper examines the process and what's required to meet IT goals and objectives and maintain business continuity. Read now! In this Issue Review: Do you know where your security holes are? Smartphone, tablet Wi-Fi performance varies widely Innovation semifinal: Marc Andreessen vs. Steve Jobs ICANN finally approves expansion plan for top-level domains IBM: Highlights of 100 years German company claims it can disregard GPL requirements in aggregated software High-density design a top Wi-Fi issue Mesh networks may make SQL injection attacks more persistent IDC: High-performance computing poses challenges for SMBs 82-year-old Father of the cell phone buys new smartphone every 2 months WHITE PAPER: AirMagnet, Aruba Networks, Cisco, Enterasys Networks, HP, and Motorola The 2011 Wi-Fi "Cheat Sheet" Achieving Ethernet parity with Wi-Fi is no small task. Learn how leading vendors are building tool and tweaking architectures to: • Add capacity to APs • Avoid traffic bottlenecks • Identify and eradicate interference and its sources • Enable converged management and policy setting across Wi-Fi and wired environments Read now! Review: Do you know where your security holes are? We all worry that there's some lurking security problem in our servers. We do what we can, patching, following best practices, keeping up-to-date with training and news. But wouldn't it be great to have an automated tool to check our work? That's the promise of vulnerability analyzers: products that detect problems in configuration, applications, and patches. Read More Smartphone, tablet Wi-Fi performance varies widely Different handheld mobile devices show a wide range of behaviors on Wi-Fi networks. Differences can be traced to assorted radio chipsets, the way drivers are written, the frequencies supported and the number of antennas used, to name just a few variables. Read More Innovation semifinal: Marc Andreessen vs. Steve Jobs So how do voters gauge innovation? Is it based on who thought of something first, such as Marc Andreessen and Netscape? Or Steve Jobs and Apple? Or is it how someone has built upon their success? For a shot to get into the finals, we'll see who the voters believe has built more upon their own success. Vote now! Read More WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks Networks in Motion Download this whitepaper today and discover how you can cost-effectively optimize your network for the mobile demands of today's business. Examine how IT can provide: * Personalization and intelligence. * Ease of operation. * Seamless quality of user experience. * Secure on-the-go access to public and private networks. Read now! ICANN finally approves expansion plan for top-level domains After four years of debate, Internet policymakers on Monday approved a controversial plan to introduce hundreds of new domain name extensions to the Internet infrastructure at a special meeting in Singapore. Read More IBM: Highlights of 100 years As IBM celebrates its 100th birthday today, we take a look back at some of the major moments in the company's history. Read More German company claims it can disregard GPL requirements in aggregated software A Germany company that provides DSL modems, using in part the Linux kernel, is trying to deny another company the right to modify GPL'ed software. The company, AVM Computersysteme Vertiebs GmbH (AVM), says that Cybits AG is violating its copyright by distributing Internet filtering software that modifies AVM's software. Read More WHITE PAPER: ADTRAN Adopting Unified Communications: Key Steps to Consider The faster your business can locate, gather and share information, the more productive and competitive you can be. That's why small and medium enterprises are upgrading to a unified communications (UC) system, which can improve customer service, streamline product development and speed response to new opportunities. Learn more. >> High-density design a top Wi-Fi issue Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and BlackBerries and PlayBooks continue to pour onto the enterprise WLAN. As a result, high-density wireless usage is no longer only an issue in vertical markets like education, healthcare and hospitality. Read More Mesh networks may make SQL injection attacks more persistent Mass web compromises have typically redirected visitors to a handful of central malware sites, but a peer-to-peer approach will make mass attack more pernicious. Read More IDC: High-performance computing poses challenges for SMBs Cloud computing could help boost the use of high-performance computing (HPC) among small and medium-size businesses, but there are hurdles that have to be overcome before that can happen, IDC said on Monday during a presentation at the International Supercomputing Conference in Hamburg, Germany. Read More 82-year-old Father of the cell phone buys new smartphone every 2 months Martin Cooper isn't just the father of the cellular phone - he's also an avid user. Cooper, who made the world's first cellular phone call as a Motorola executive in 1973 and who now serves as CEO of wireless software company ArrayComm, says he buys a new smartphone every two months just to keep himself up-to-date on the newest technological trends. Read More
	SURVEY: Future-proofing the cloud Where do you think cloud computing is headed? This survey enables you to share your views on some potential future events, trends and technology changes driven by cloud computing. By compiling the shared knowledge, opinions and insights of survey participants, everyone will get a clearer view on which changes and trends are more, or less, likely to actually occur. That knowledge will be invaluable in helping you shape your private, public and hybrid cloud strategy and plans for the future.Take the survey. GOODIES FROM THE SUBNETS Up for grabs from the Subnets: Cisco Subnet: 15 copies of IPv6 for Enterprise Networks books. Microsoft Subnet: A set of classes for a Microsoft Cert from Webucator and Polycom videoconferencing system. Enter here. SLIDESHOWS 10 SaaS companies to watch These days, companies are applying the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to just about everything, from core business functions, including IT, to industry-specific processes. This list, compiled with the help of SaaS trend watchers and users, provides a representative look at what types of software you'll find offered in the cloud. MOST-READ STORIES Gartner: IT should be planning, moving to private clouds Wi-Fi client surge forcing fresh wireless LAN thinking How RIM is getting left behind Debate goes on whether HTML5 is "Holy Grail" The funniest sites on the Web Many disappointed in virtualization, cloud computing Attackers exploit latest Flash bug on large scale 17 super-specific social networks Do you know where your security holes are? Cisco distracted by reorg
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