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	The greatest security threat? Stupid people Hardly a day goes by that you don't hear about a security breach of some form. And most of us spend almost as much time and energy making sure that our networks are secure as we do on performance and optimization. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed IT Consolidation Hazards Providing central services means more bandwidth between data centers and remote users. This ESG paper highlights new research on IT initiatives, how to avoid the common pitfalls of consolidation, and alternatives to ensure application performance, even for remote and mobile users, does not suffer after an IT consolidation. Read now! In this Issue Getting at the real truth about IPv6 6 simple steps toward IPv6 Powerful stuff: New Cisco switch delivers 60 watts to the desktop How we tested Cisco's Catalyst switch Telecom carriers oppose proposed subsidy cuts 10 technologies that will change the world in the next 10 years This data center might be guarded by Mad Max WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Application-Aware Network Performance Management Riverbed® Cascade© stacks up extremely well against the competition. How well? In particular, Cascade outperforms other application-aware network performance management solutions in such important areas as product strength and cost efficiency. Read Now. Getting at the real truth about IPv6 Is 2012 the year to invest in IPv6? Read More 6 simple steps toward IPv6 Upgrading your Web site to support IPv6 doesn't have to be hard or expensive. Here are six simple steps toward adopting IPv6 from companies that are already offering IPv6 content: 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! Powerful stuff: New Cisco switch delivers 60 watts to the desktop Cisco doesn't just want to sell you switches. It also wants to be your power distribution vendor. Read More How we tested Cisco's Catalyst switch We assessed the Cisco Catalyst 4500 with tests of functionality, performance and Ethernet energy efficiency. The performance tests used the Spirent TestCenter test instrument to measure layer-2 unicast throughput and latency; layer-3 throughput and latency, with separate IPv4 and IPv6 tests; layer-2 multicast throughput and latency; layer-2 MAC address capacity; and in-service software upgrades and downgrades (ISSU/ISSD). All tests used version 03.02.00.2.70 of Cisco's IOS-XE software (with a .80 release for the ISSU test) and version 3.62 of Spirent TestCenter software. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed How to Improve Disaster Recovery for the Enterprise Ready to accelerate disaster recovery across your entire enterprise? Read this Taneja report to find out how you can increase WAN efficiency, overcome latency, and optimize IT performance for disaster recovery by deploying WAN optimization. Read Now. Telecom carriers oppose proposed subsidy cuts Telecom trade groups oppose a Republican plan to divert money from the Universal Service Fund. Read More 10 technologies that will change the world in the next 10 years 3D printers, sensor networks, virtual humans and other technologies under development now will drastically change our world in the decade to come, according to Cisco chief futurist Dave Evans. Read More This data center might be guarded by Mad Max The Wall Street Journal this morning has an enlightening look at the ultra-secure SuperNAP data center in Las Vegas that is operated by Switch Communications Group in a manner that might call to mind Fort Knox. 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. Enter here. SLIDESHOWS 10 HP TouchPad apps for newbies HP took the wraps off its shiny new webOS-based tablet - the TouchPad - on July 1. And like the Apple iPad, the Motorola Xoom and the BlackBerry PlayBook, this tablet debuts with a pack of applications customized for the tablet form factor. MOST-READ STORIES 10 technologies that will change the world in the next 10 years Getting at the real truth about IPv6 The horror of blue LEDs! The best of 'Damn you, autocorrect' 10 hard truths IT must learn to accept Can Sprint realistically support both LTE and WiMAX? Cisco injects new life into Catalyst 6500 switch The next WiFi: Is your 802.11n installation already obsolete? 7 high-tech programs that want to pick your brain New Cisco switch delivers 60 watts to the desktop
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