'WAN Optimization': the key WAN technology advance of the past decade

	HP aims three-part effort at network virtualization | LTE telephony finally off the ground, but take-up will be slow
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	'WAN Optimization': the key WAN technology advance of the past decade In our last several columns, we've been exploring the history of the Enterprise WAN and the consequences of that history. Read More WHITE PAPER: Silver Peak Systems, Inc. Avoid Common Packet Delivery Issues across the WAN Packet loss is increasingly problematic for companies looking to lower DR costs by performing data replication over the WAN. This paper discusses the inaccuracies of measuring packet loss with ICMP (i.e. ping method) and explains how to mitigate this risk with proper packet loss measuring tools. Learn more. In this Issue HP aims three-part effort at network virtualization LTE telephony finally off the ground, but take-up will be slow Linksys routers get smart (except for 'easy setup') Cisco readying a new Nexus switch MetroPCS claims world's first voice-over-LTE service 25 Awesome Gadgets for $50 or Less Top tablets for back to work and back to school United Airlines 'loses' 10-year-old girl, torments parents 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. HP aims three-part effort at network virtualization Hewlett-Packard is readying three new software capabilities that are designed to help enterprises pool their computing and storage resources across a network. Read More LTE telephony finally off the ground, but take-up will be slow Last week saw the launch of the first commercial Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) services, but most operators are likely to take a cautious approach as they face technical and business challenges. Read More WHITE PAPER: ADTRAN Traditional WLAN vs. ADTRAN's Virtual Wireless LAN (vWLAN) The substantial differences between a traditional hardware controller-based wireless LAN and ADTRAN's virtual wireless LAN (hypervisor-based) are detailed in ADTRAN's WLAN vs. vWLAN comparison chart. Learn more. Linksys routers get smart (except for 'easy setup') Shaw reviews Cisco's Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA4500. Read More Cisco readying a new Nexus switch Cisco has another Nexus Ethernet data center switch in the works, this one with ultra-low latency and a more formidable rival to Infiniband. Read More WHITE PAPER: Motorola WiNG 5 Wireless LAN: Delivering Better Quality of Experience Can your wireless network infrastructure handle the growing numbers of mobile devices taking significant bandwidth bites out of your network? The good news is that with smart, cost-effective wireless infrastructure investments, not only can you scale quickly to secure the growing number of devices you serve, but also optimize their performance. Learn More. MetroPCS claims world's first voice-over-LTE service MetroPCS said late Tuesday it had launched a commercial voice-over-LTE service, claiming a win in the international race for the next generation of mobile voice. Read More 25 Awesome Gadgets for $50 or Less We scoured the Web for the best deals on 25 gadgets you might actually want to buy. All you have to do is sit back and click through the slideshow. Read More Top tablets for back to work and back to school As the days of summer wane, thoughts turn to getting things done. Here are the tablets that get things done Read More United Airlines 'loses' 10-year-old girl, torments parents Read More
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