Network packet brokers increase visibility and performance

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	Network packet brokers increase visibility and performance Enterprises are deploying more security, monitoring and acceleration tools on their networks today. More data at higher velocities is coming at these tools and in a variety forms, including voice, video and data. A new wave of solutions called network packet brokers is emerging to provide a more intelligent network security and monitoring approach with granular visibility down to the link layer. Read on to see how you can benefit from NPBs. Read More WHITE PAPER: Teradata Experts Share the Five Pieces of Private Cloud Success Private clouds are emerging as a way for enterprises to take advantage of many of the benefits of the cloud model, but with less risk. This eBook discusses why private cloud models are the best choice for many organizations today. Learn more. In this Issue Does 'shadow IT' lurk in your company? Top 10 technology skills Does a computer science degree matter anymore? The CIO's lament: 20-something techies who quit after 1 year RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Provide instant remote support with LogMeIn Rescue With LogMeIn Rescue, you can start a support session in just 60 seconds. Connect 24/7 to PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets. You'll get in, solve the problem and save the day without ever leaving your desk. Try it free today. Does 'shadow IT' lurk in your company? Business divisions are bypassing the IT department, making their own decisions to buy cloud-based application services or use mobile devices, raising the specter of so-called "shadow IT" that's outside the knowledge or control of the CIO and the IT staff. Read More WHITE PAPER: Array Networks Secure Your Business. Employees want to work anytime, anywhere, often from personal and mobile devices. See what Frost & Sullivan has to say about the risk of relying on VPNs and learn about zero-trust models that keep devices "off-network" and prevent data from leaving the network. Learn more. Top 10 technology skills Amidst the worst job market in 25 years, IT is holding steady. Most CIOs are maintaining their current staffing levels; while a few are hiring specialists who have in-demand IT skills. Read More WHITE PAPER: VMware Making the Business Case for Virtualization This guide is designed to help business leaders make the business case for virtualization by demonstrating how it reduces costs, improves business continuity and increases IT efficiency. Read Now! Does a computer science degree matter anymore? The number of college students pursuing computer science degrees at U.S. universities rose in 2008 for the first time in six years, according to a just released study. Academia and policymakers are hailing the news, but the question facing CIOs and others in charge of IT hiring is: How much do computer science degrees matter? Read More The CIO's lament: 20-something techies who quit after 1 year Louis Trebino, CIO and senior vice president at the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) in New York City, is experiencing significant turnover on his Web development team. Read More
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