Avoid the typical gotchas in a data center consolidation and modernization project

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	Avoid the typical gotchas in a data center consolidation and modernization project Organizations struggling to modernize operations and control expenditures often consider moving to converged data center operations, and they key to avoiding mistakes along the way is doing a comprehensive data center infrastructure assessment upfront. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Verizon Wireless Verizon Mobile UC: Easily integrates office and smartphones Get the most from Verizon Mobile Unified Communications with the Universal Docking Station. The station lets you utilize all of your existing PBX network features on your smartphone, and requires minimal resources and setup. You can undock your smartphone, instantly, and take the conversation on the go for increased productivity and efficiency. Click to continue In this Issue 2012 Tech Industry Graveyard ShoreTel goes big in hosted VoIP: A Q&A with CEO Blackmore What if Ethernet failed? Major enhancements coming for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Juniper fortifies network edge with new routers INSIDER Free technology for the taking Move from frame relay and ATM to Ethernet services gains speed T-Mobile USA agrees to buy MetroPCS 25 essential business apps for iPhone 5 RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn LogMeIn Central: Automate, Monitor and Manage PCs. LogMeIn lets you Monitor and Manage PCs, deliver patches and updates to multiple PCS simultaneously. Central helps IT deliver seamless support that keeps employees productive and up and running. LogMeIn Central - automate routine tasks and do more. Free Trial 2012 Tech Industry Graveyard Apple, Cisco, Microsoft and Google among those bidding farewell to products Read More ShoreTel goes big in hosted VoIP: A Q&A with CEO Blackmore ShoreTel, which made its mark in IP telephony by simplifying unified communications and reducing total cost of ownership, recently broke into the hosted VoIP business with the acquisition of M5. Network World Editor in Chief John Dix caught up with ShoreTel CEO Peter Blackmore to find out how integration of that company is going and where he is taking the company. Read More What if Ethernet failed? Can you imagine a world where carriers offered Metro FDDI services? Or the IEEE defined a standard for Token Bus in the First Mile? Read More WEBCAST: Oracle Optimizing Data Center Infrastructure IDC's proven ROI methodology makes the business case, with quantifiable financial benefits, to refresh data center systems infrastructure. Learn more Major enhancements coming for Cisco Catalyst 6500 NEW YORK -- As Cisco wraps up migrating its Catalyst 6500 installed base to either the E-series chassis or the Nexus platform, the company has plenty on tap next year for the venerable core switch. Read More Juniper fortifies network edge with new routers Juniper Networks this week has rolled out edge routers designed to enable service providers to rapidly deploy new service applications. Read More INSIDER Free technology for the taking It's like the store doors just opened on Black Friday and you have your pick of free stuff. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell | Microsoft Why Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 Makes Business Sense This guide examines the business and IT advantages of migrating to Windows 7 and the costs of further delaying the move. We also take a look and migration strategies, best practices and lessons learned, as well as the resources to help men the move smoother and most cost-effective. Read Now! Move from frame relay and ATM to Ethernet services gains speed As carriers step up the pressure on their corporate customers to migrate off older frame relay, ATM and private-line technologies and adopt IP networks, companies that make the switch are reaping the rewards of instant savings and improved service. Read More T-Mobile USA agrees to buy MetroPCS Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications have signed an agreement to merge in a deal that will see MetroPCS shareholders receive US$1.5 billion in cash and 26 percent of the new company. Read More 25 essential business apps for iPhone 5 Read More
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