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Cisco impresses with first crack at next-gen firewall
When we tested next-generation firewalls last May, at least one important security vendor wasn't there: Cisco, because they weren't ready to be tested. Now that the ASA CX next-generation firewall has had a year to mature, we put the product through its paces, using the same methodology as our last NGFW test. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Apposite Technologies

Testing the Performance of Applications over the WAN
This white paper describes the use of WAN emulators to test application performance in the lab and ensure an optimal experience for users no matter where they're located. Read Now!

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Researchers awarded $850K to keep supercomputers from being energy hogs
Colorado State University researchers have been awarded a three-year, $850K National Science Foundation grant to help make the next generation of supercomputers more green. [The 10 Fastest Supercomputers on Earth] Read More

Best security tools for under $3,000
Check Point wins test of eight unified threat management (UTM) devices for small business Read More

Prism doesn't have CIOs in a panic -- yet
Revelations over the U.S. National Security Agency's Prism surveillance program have much of the general public in uproar, but in terms of the controversy's impact to enterprise IT, some CIOs have measured, albeit watchful reactions. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Sophos, Inc.

Network protection and UTM Buyers Guide
This buyers guide is designed to help you choose the right solution for your organization. It looks at the factors you should consider when evaluating solutions to ensure you have the protection and functionality you need, both now and as your business evolves. View Now

Interview: Lauren Cooney on Cisco's take on SDN
Interview: Lauren Cooney on Cisco's take on SDN Network World Editor-in-Chief John Dix chats with Cisco's Lauren Cooney about the company's take on software-defined networking (SDN), and why companies shou... From: networkworld Views: 5 0 ratings Time: 07:46 More in Science & Technology Read More

5 Ways to Evaluate Your IT Outsourcing Maturity
IT outsourcing has become increasingly integral to building and operating the enterprise IT environment, but many IT services customers remain frustrated with their results. Read More

What's next for Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is blossoming in the enterprise as organizations find new ways to leverage the wireless infrastructure and workers, having benefited from mobility, demand increased range and better performance (and support for all those devices they are bringing in from home). The industry is responding in kind, introducing new products and technologies, including gigabit Wi-Fi, and it is up to IT to bring it orchestrate this new mobile symphony. Read More

WEBCAST: IBM

Boost Profitability with Better Planning & Mobile Reporting
This session will discuss how Ashurst, a top-tier legal service provider for private and public sector clients worldwide, was able to effectively manage organizational change and improve their profitability using IBM Business Analytics. Learn More.

What to expect at Cisco Live in Orlando
It's late June and school is almost out. High school seniors are getting ready for college, younger kids are planning end-of-year parties, and families are getting ready to head to Disney and other fun spots. However, fun isn't just limited to kids – network managers are getting ready for their own fun in Florida sun, as Cisco Live this year heads to the heart of Disney, Orlando, Florida. Read... Read More

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BYOD decision points: Who pays?
As enterprises implement BYOD initiatives, IT managers have some key decisions to make: who purchases the devices, who pays for data plans and carrier contracts, and how does the company manage a mix of corporate and personal access to data on the devices. Read More

The 10 fastest supercomputers on Earth
China retakes top spot for first time since 2010 Read More

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8 struggling technologies: Which ones will survive?

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