Knocking down the myths of why enterprises need MPLS

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	Knocking down the myths of why enterprises need MPLS If you're responsible for a serious enterprise WAN, do you need MPLS? Until recently, the answer to this question for almost all larger enterprises, many mid-sized and some smaller ones as well, was a resounding yes. Thanks to the Next-generation Enterprise WAN (NEW) architecture, the answer going forward is: probably not. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Mobilize: A unified IT approach to the mobile workspace Why does unification matter for today's enterprise? The answer can be found by looking to today's defining trends. The consumerization of IT, BYOD, mobility-based business models--they're all transforming how employees work and customers engage. Read Now In this Issue Network heavy hitters to pool SDN efforts in OpenDaylight project Microsoft sells IPTV platform to Ericsson Google may plant Fiber in tech-friendly Texas capital Verizon's $10 million new-ideas contest now accepting submissions WHITE PAPER: Aerohive 2012-2013 WLAN Buyer's Guide Today Wi-Fi tends to be the primary network access method for many. This paper discusses key requirements to consider as you plan for a WLAN purchase. It will highlight top 10 features for a WLAN, help you decide on architectural choices and summarize how to use the RFP process to select a vendor. Read now. Network heavy hitters to pool SDN efforts in OpenDaylight project Software-defined networking, a set of technologies to help networks better adapt to user needs with less manual effort, may at last be getting the common foundation it has needed for interoperability and efficient development. Read More WHITE PAPER: F5 Top Considerations When Choosing an ADC Because of its strategic location in the data center network, the selection of an Application Delivery Controller requires careful consideration of both functional and financial factors. This paper explores important elements to evaluate, including network performance, availability and security. Learn More. Microsoft sells IPTV platform to Ericsson Microsoft has sold its Mediaroom IPTV platform to Ericsson in order to solely focus on the Xbox. For Ericsson, the deal will make it the largest provider of "IPTV and multi-screen solutions," it said on Monday. Read More WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks Stop Frequent DDoS Attacks Before the Damage Is Done This document examines various DDoS attack methods and the application of specific ADC technologies to block attacks in the DDoS threat spectrum while securely delivering applications and protecting the network, the session, and the user. Read Now. Google may plant Fiber in tech-friendly Texas capital Google Fiber's super fast broadband Internet service may be coming to tech-friendly Austin, Texas, where the likes of Dell, Samsung and Intel have already set up shop. Read More Verizon's $10 million new-ideas contest now accepting submissions Verizon Communications is now accepting submissions for a contest in which the company will award US$10 million in prize money to individuals and organizations worldwide that come up with innovative ideas in education, health care and sustainability. Read More
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