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	Microsoft, IBM deploy mobile apps for UC In two separate initiatives that advance mobile unified communications and collaboration, Microsoft has deployed mobile clients for Lync 2010 while IBM has launched new social networking and collaboration mobile apps designed to address enterprise-class requirements. Read More WHITE PAPER: Akamai Technologies, Inc. A Perspective from the Edge of the Cloud Akamai Chief Scientist and co-Founder Tom Leighton explores the major forces and technology layers driving the cloud computing movement, the types of architectural approaches emerging and an assessment of the challenges that must be overcome for cloud computing to broadly succeed. Read now In this Issue Most overused LinkedIn profile words of 2011: creative, organizational, effective Converging SAN traffic in the data center Startup founded by ex-Cisco execs pushes software-defined networking 20 Most Anticipated Tech Products of 2012 Googler's LAN-party house sparks awe and envy RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: WildPackets Avoid 1 more call crippling VoIP system Is your network crippling your VoIP system? Unlike normal network behavior where increased traffic progressively diminishes network performance, VoIP networks carry the risk of one call too many disrupting call quality for everybody. Know when one more call is "one too many." Learn how you can optimize your network for VoIP with this free kit. Click to continue Most overused LinkedIn profile words of 2011: creative, organizational, effective If you were really as "creative" as your resume claims, you'd use different terminology to showcase your skills, according to LinkedIn's 2011 list of most overused words and phrases. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive The Ultralight Branch Ultralight branches let the business drive the placement and lifespan of branches while minimizing real estate, infrastructure, operational, and service costs. Read now. Converging SAN traffic in the data center Most organizations today use dedicated storage networks in the data center, but the concept of leveraging converged network infrastructure to provide organizational storage services is gaining steam. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Map Critical Network Assets and Dependencies Learn how Riverbed provided the International Herald Tribune with an end-to-end view of application delivery paths – from servers to desktops, and how advanced traffic analysis ensured faster problem resolution and more effective WAN management. Read now! Startup founded by ex-Cisco execs pushes software-defined networking Software-defined networking startup Embrane this week came out of stealth mode to unveil its product and strategy for virtualizing network services. Read More 20 Most Anticipated Tech Products of 2012 From Apple's iPhone 5 to next-gen thermostats to OLED TVs, here are 20 tech products we're looking forward to seeing in 2012. Read More Googler's LAN-party house sparks awe and envy Attention gamers: If Google software engineer Kenton Varda invites you to a LAN party, there is no need to bring your own computer. He's got you covered. Read More
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