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7 reasons to deploy Wi-Fi security in Enterprise mode | T-Mobile offers credits to retain BlackBerry customers

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Cisco, VMware take SDN battle to policy arena
The focus in SDNs and programmable networking is shifting to application policy, an area where vendors can instill their unique architectures and maintain customer dependency. Read More

WHITE PAPER: McAfee

Get the Most from the Move to a Next-Generation Firewall
Beyond the basics in a next generation firewall, to protect your investment you should demand other valuable features: intrusion prevention, contextual rules, advanced evasion analytics, secured access control, and high availability. Learn more >>

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WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems

Gartner Magic Quadrant for ADCs
Citrix is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers for the seventh consecutive year: the Gartner Magic Quadrant Report focuses on vendor's ability to solve complex application deployment challenges. Don't miss this chance to learn from Gartner's independent research. Learn More

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7 reasons to deploy Wi-Fi security in Enterprise mode
Although it's tempting to use the Personal mode of Wi-Fi security, which is easy to setup and use, businesses and organizations really need to use the Enterprise mode of WPA2—also known as 802.11i. Although it requires a RADIUS server to do the 802.1X authentication and is more complex to setup, it provides superior Wi-Fi security and can save you time and money in the long run. Read More

T-Mobile offers credits to retain BlackBerry customers
T-Mobile's CEO John Legere said Thursday he was disappointed with BlackBerry's decision this week to split with the carrier, and offered credits to hold on to dedicated BlackBerry users among its customers. Read More

EU votes net neutrality into law, abolishes mobile roaming charges
Blocking and throttling Internet traffic will become illegal in the European Union following a parliamentary vote on Thursday. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments

Are Agents Necessary for Accurate Monitoring?
Being proactive in managing network performance means not only tracking the network and applications, but obtaining a view of the underlying infrastructure health. Selecting the best method for your team requires an understanding of the options and the ability to choose the solution that integrates well with your existing resources. Learn More

Cisco looks at extending OpFlex alternative to
Cisco says it is looking into extending its OpFlex policy protocol, unveiled this week at Interop, to legacy platforms such as the Catalyst 6500. Read More

Juniper slashing 500-plus jobs, closing facilities
Juniper Networks will lay off about 6 percent of its workforce and back out of application delivery controllers as part of a restructuring intended to cut costs and focus the company on markets where it can grow fast. Read More

Google asks US Supreme Court to review ruling on Wi-Fi packet sniffing
Google has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by an appeals court that its collection of data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks is not exempt under federal wiretap laws. Read More

WHITE PAPER: 8x8, Inc

Re-Thinking Communications to Grow Your Business
One of the biggest changes in the way business is conducted today is how customers find them, contact them and do business with them Learn More

Drone crashes into triathlete; operator blames 'hacker,' victim
These stories are going to become as commonplace as car accidents, given how quickly the skies are filling with insufficiently regulated aerial drones. Read More

Saying 'thank-you' is nice, but beer is better
No. 38 in our Geek-Themed Meme of the Week series, this one spotted on Google+, features the Actual Advice Mallard at his most wise. He or she may prefer wine or a non-alcoholic gesture of gratitude, but the principle remains the same. Read More

Geek-themed Meme of the Week Archive
They are inescapable on the Internet. Most are awful. A few are not, so we have started publishing a selection of memes that amuse me. One every week. Here's the archive. Read More

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